The Minnesota Humanities Center Task Force was appointed in February of 1990 to assist the Minnesota Humanities Commission in planning for a Minnesota Humanities Center. Over ten months, Task Force Members heard extensive testimony on needs which could be addressed by the Center. While there was great diversity among the individuals presenting testimony, all of the testimony pointed to two basic needs: 1) recognition and renewal for Minnesota teachers and 2) increased support for and encouragement of lifelong learning.
Members of the Task Force unanimously recommend the creation of a Minnesota Humanities Center comprised of two separate institutes: the Minnesota Institute for the Advancement of Teaching and the Minnesota Institute for Lifelong Learning.