Supported in part by funding through the State of Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota State announces its Zero-Textbook Cost Degree (Z-Degree) Project participants.
Z-Degree Large Grant
The following six colleges have received up to $100,000 to meet an ambitious goal directed by the State of Minnesota 91st Legislature (SF2415) to offer a Z-Degree on each of their campuses by the 2020-2021 academic year:
• Anoka-Ramsey Community College
• Century College
• Lake Superior College
• Mesabi Range College
• Minneapolis College
• Northland Community and Technical College
Z-Degree Small Grant
The following four colleges are making great progress with open educational resources on their campuses and have each been awarded $10,000 to continue their momentum:
• Central Lakes College
• Hibbing Community College
• Inver Hills Community College
• Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Koffee with Karen: OER Community Conversations will feature guest Kim Lynch, Senior System Director of Educational Innovations, as they discuss and answer questions about the next stages of the Z-Degree Project.
Visit the Minnesota State OER Community Site for resources and activities that support OER and Z-Degree efforts.
Questions? Contact Tim Anderson.
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