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Leadership & Administration

The administrative leadership at WSU ensures that we fulfill our institutional mission and meet our obligations as a public university.

President Janz
Dr. Kenneth Janz is the 16th president of Winona State University.

President Janz is a visionary leader with the experience and passion to lead Winona State into its next phase of growth and success.

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Kenneth Janz
University Administrators
The members of the Cabinet and Council of Administrators are responsible for core divisions and business functions at WSU.

They advise and collaborate with President Janz in making University-wide decisions and developing institutional strategy.

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WSU Vice President Denise McDowell greets the new class of students during Welcome Week.

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Institutional Data
WSU collects and analyzes data about our University and student body for a variety of purposes, including:
  • Strategic planning and data-driven decision-making
  • Institutional accountability and mandated reporting
  • Industry benchmarking reports, such as the Common Data Set
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Affirmative Action & Title IX
WSU is an equal opportunity employer and educator. We ensure that everyone has access to campus resources through an affirmative action program.
About Affirmative Action About Title IX
Purple banners with the mission statement hang from light poles across the WInona campus with a view of the bluffs in the background.

The WSU Affirmative Action Office also oversees Title IX procedures to address instances of sexual assault and sex-based discrimination.