Myron France will soon retire from his role as senior vice president for finance and operations at the University of Minnesota, but will continue to work part-time and advise the president on health issues.
“The University of Minnesota is a special place, and I am inspired by the research and innovation that takes place here every day,” Professor French said in a statement. “We are honored to support our talented students, faculty and staff in this service to the entire state.”
Interim University President Jeff Ettinger announced changes Tuesday to emails sent to students and staff.
As senior vice president, France will oversee a wide range of university issues, help develop funding requests, oversee public safety efforts and play a key role in negotiations aimed at resolving the future of medical programs. is playing. Before joining the university in 2020, France worked as the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget. He also worked as a lawyer.
The announcement comes as U.S. health programs face a critical juncture. A state task force tasked with making recommendations on the nation's health programs is scheduled to hold its final meeting Wednesday. The university and Fairview Health Services, which owns the hospital, are renegotiating a long-term partnership.
“Myron is the leading academic health negotiator and will provide leadership in the field over the coming months to ensure the best possible conclusion to this important initiative,” Oettinger said in a statement. I am deeply grateful for his willingness to continue.”
According to the announcement, France will step down as senior vice president on March 1, but will continue to serve as the U.S. appointee to the Fairview Health Services Board and will serve as the president in a “part-time capacity with a focus on our policy.” “I have agreed to serve as a senior advisor.” Clinical partnerships related to academic medicine. ”His new position will run through June 30th, and his salary will be approximately $96,000.
“The vision we have for our academic health system is not just a priority, it is essential to the future well-being of all Minnesotans,” France said.
Oettinger said budget director Julie Toneson will become interim senior vice president for finance and operations upon French's departure.
