
Leadership & Administration
The administrative leadership at WSU ensures that we fulfill our institutional mission and meet our obligations as a public university.
President Scott Olson
Dr. Scott R. Olson is Winona State University’s 15th president.
Dr. Olson is known for his commitment to shared governance on campus and for his dedication to building partnerships and growing strong communities in Winona and Rochester.
Meet President Olson
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 Olson in making University-wide decisions and developing institutional strategy.
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View all offices and departments in the WSU Directory.
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

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.

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