Minnesota State University, Mankato
309 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 389-1111
Fax: (507) 389-6200
richard.davenport@mnsu.edu
Appointed: July 1, 2002
Previous positions:
- Provost and vice president, Central Michigan University
- Dean of the graduate school and associate vice president for academic affairs, Western State College of Colorado
- Chairperson and professor, Winona Tri-College/University Cooperative Program
Education:
- Ph.D., higher education administration, Iowa State University
- M.S., speech and hearing sciences, Colorado State University
- B.A., speech and hearing disorders, University of Nebraska - Kearney
Professional organizations:
- American Council on Education
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Council for Advancement
Other organizations:
- Center for Rural Policy and Development, board of directors
- Greater Mankato Economic Growth Corporation
- Cities, Colleges and University Council
- AASCU's Rural Institutions Committee
- AASCU's Professional Development Committee
- Mankato Diversity Council
Areas of expertise:
- Higher education administration consulting, shared governance, extended learning and global issues
Statement/biography:
- With a teaching career that spans over a 30-year period, Dr. Davenport has received several teaching excellence awards and earned tenure and full professor rank before entering academic administration on a full-time basis. In his administrative roles, Dr. Davenport has emphasized teaching excellence, scholarly work, and promotion of student learning as primary goals for faculty.
