The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Michael Raich to serve as the next president of the Northeast Higher Education District (NHED). The new appointment becomes effective immediately. âDr. Raich has consistently demonstrated that he is a strategic leader,â said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. âHe understands that in order to move forward, it is important to work in a collaborative, transparent, and authentic manner, and build on a shared vision â a vision that will ensure the success of all students and the region. With Dr. Raich at the helm, the Northeast Higher Education District is well on its way to charting this collective, shared future.â