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Martin: A tale of two states

February 1, 2017

Michael V. Martin, chancellor of the Colorado State University System — SHOT 9/11/12 9:39:59 AM - Michael V. Martin was named chancellor of the Colorado State University System in May 2012. Based in Denver, Co. the chancellor is the chief executive officer of the CSU System, responsible for working with the Board of Governors to lead the system's operations, set legislative strategy, serve as the primary spokesperson and increase engagement among alumni, donors and the business community..Prior to joining the CSU System, Dr. Martin served four years as campus chancellor of Louisiana State University and A&M College. Before serving at LSU, he was president of New Mexico State University. (Photo by Marc Piscotty / © 2012)

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Over the past decade I have had the honor—and occasionally the frustration—of working in higher education in two states, Louisiana and Colorado. It has been a bit surprising to discover that they face very similar challenges, but require very different responses. Both states’ higher education systems are underfunded relative to national averages. Colorado has a

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