Krueger, age 61, began his career at WSU in 1989, as the university's 13th president.  Now in his 16th year as WSU's leader, Krueger has the distinction of being the most senior president of a public university in Minnesota. 

During his time as Winona State University, Krueger has led the institution to earning national recognition as a leading public university. Among his many achievements while at Winona, Krueger established Minnesota's first public Residential College in 1990 in Lourdes Hall; he implemented a campus beautification effort that resulted in removing streets from the center of campus and enhancing green space and the campus environment; he oversaw the development and implementation of WSU's Laptop University program, now the leading such program in the nation; and he was instrumental in the creation of the National Child Protection Training Center at WSU which opened last year with the aid of federal funding.

"I have enjoyed my work on campus," said Krueger. "I have enjoyed the beauty of this campus and the focus on practicing sound and fundamental principles and habits to guide all of our activities. I've enjoyed the growth and high quality achievements, and I have enjoyed being president of a university that has such high expectations set for it by its founders."

Krueger said he is thankful for the faculty, staff, students, alumni and administration with whom he's worked throughout the years, and has high hopes for the future of WSU.

"This is a good time for me to leave. The New University vision sets the job description for the new president," said Krueger. "I fully endorse the New University and the vision that is outlined in its concepts. Winona State will become an even greater university as these concepts are fully implemented."

Krueger plans to focus his retirement years serving his family, community and church.

Last Modified: Thursday, December 02, 2004 9:53 by Rhone Richard