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Administrative Core and Program Development
The primary objective of the Administrative Core is to maximize the productivity of MPC researchers by reducing administrative burdens.
What we do
The Administrative Core is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Center, as well as planning for and facilitating the continued development of MPC. MPC's directors and administrative staff help MPC researchers develop new research ideas and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The Administrative Core provides internal communications, human resources administration, administrative support for projects and other cores, proposal development support, grants management, and fiscal management for the Center.
- Learn more about our MPC seed grant program.
- Learn more about MPC employee internal resources.
- Learn more about MPC member resources for proposal development.
Who we are
The Administrative Core is staffed by a small team of administrators under the direction of the MPC Director, Steven Ruggles, and Associate Director, Catherine Fitch, with input from the MPC Advisory Board.
Administrative Core Staff
Steven Ruggles, Center Director
Catherine Fitch, Assoc and Core Director
Kathy McKee, Associate Administrator
Kris Michaelson, Grants and Fiscal Manager
Laura Olevitch, Program Development Coordinator
Click here for a complete list of all Minnesota Population Center staff.
Contact us
Please contact Cathy Fitch for assistance or more information regarding Administrative Core services.
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