Now is the time to register for the Brightspace MN Connections Conference (formerly D2L Ignite) at Normandale Community College on April 15. Registration costs are low and parking is free.... Continue Reading →
National Science Foundation Community College Day Workshop
Information regarding National Science Foundation Community College Day Workshop at Saint Paul College, can be found by clicking here. Contact: Kelly Murtaugh Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
Register NOW for MnWE Conference “Fostering Access & Equity”
Now is the time to register for the MnWE Conference at Metropolitan State University, March 31-April 1, near downtown St. Paul. Registration costs are low, access to Metro State is... Continue Reading →
Metropolitan State University Partnership
A Metropolitan State University partnership to offer students bachelor degree major options at North Hennepin Community College’s (NHCC) Brooklyn Park campus was signed at a commemoration event March 3. The... Continue Reading →
Classes and Campus Events on MN Precinct Caucus Day, March 1, 2016
A reminder that next week is Minnesota’s Precinct Caucus Day, on March 1 (“Super Tuesday). The General Counsel’s office has a website with full guidance on state law governing what... Continue Reading →
Education Abroad Workshops to be held at St. Cloud State University
Out of recent legislation and campus interest, the system is hosting training on their Standards of Good Practice and on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management. Information and registration for... Continue Reading →
St. Cloud State University to Host Higher Education Leadership Conference
Join with other higher education leaders on April 15, 2016 at St. Cloud State University. The conference will feature general interest, panel, promising practice, round-table, and poster sessions about topics... Continue Reading →
New Trustee to Metropolitan State Foundation Board
Metropolitan State University has named a new member to the Metropolitan State Foundation Board of Trustees. Greg Lais, founder and executive director of Wilderness Inquiry, will serve a three-year appointment.... Continue Reading →
Metro State Awarded $444,429 Career Ready Internship Grant
Metropolitan State University has been awarded a three-year, $444,429 Career Ready Internship Grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. An anticipated 335 new paid internships will be created during... Continue Reading →
Pathways to Adult Learner Success (PALS) Coloquium – December 4, 2015
Join Metro Alliance/MnSCU colleagues at this inquiry-designed colloquium to share ideas and build on strategies that serve adult learners on December 4, 2015. Explore opportunities to focus on options and... Continue Reading →
Campus Academic Technology Teams (CATT) October Update
To: Chief Academic, Student, and Information Officers As a regular update on the Campus Academic Technology Teams (CATT), this is to inform you that we held our second month of... Continue Reading →
Lake Superior College POET Program
Lake Superior College was asked to share our POET initiative in an upcoming D2L Brightspace webinar (listed on the bottom of this page under "The Poetry of Teaching and Technology").... Continue Reading →
AAC&U and SHEEO Release Multi-State Collaborative Pilot Results
The Chronicle and IHE feature articles on the Multi-State Collaborative and the results of the year 1 pilot, which involved Century College, Hibbing Community College, Itasca Community College, Inver Hills... Continue Reading →
DCTC Takes Home the Gold from SkillsUSA National Conference
Justin Sinkula takes home a Gold Medal in Information Systems Technology DCTC has a National Champion in Information Systems Technology! Justin Sinkula, advised by Scott Determan, took home the gold... Continue Reading →
Alexandria Technical and Community College Students Get National Recognition
Nine students from Alexandria Technical & Community College participated in the national SkillsUSA Championship. The college is pleased to announce that all nine ATCC students placed in the top 10... Continue Reading →
Always Lost Art Exhibit Announced
Metropolitan State University Gordon Parks Gallery presents Always Lost: A Meditation on War. The exhibit opens with a reception from 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 and continues through Aug.... Continue Reading →
NHCC TRIO SSS Student Studies in Salamanca, Spain
NHCC SSS/TRIO Student, Kalvin Chung, is currently studying in Salamanca, Spain. This opportunity is for TRIO students and only 20 are selected nationwide. Kalvin also won the 2015 Summer Gilman... Continue Reading →
Sixteen Courses Receive QM Certification in May
The following courses received QM Certification in May 2015! Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles. These courses have... Continue Reading →
Metropolitan State designated Cyber Defense Education Center of Excellence
The National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that Metropolitan State University’s application to be designated a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance... Continue Reading →
Journal of Civic Engagement Published Article
Great news! Experiential Education staff at Normandale Community College have had their study published "Service Learning as a College Involvement and Success Strategy for Underserved Student Populations" in the Journal... Continue Reading →
Eighteen Courses From Ten MnSCU Institutions Receive QM Certification
The following eighteen courses have received QM Certification in April 2015! Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles. These... Continue Reading →
North Hennepin Community College Launches First Undergraduate Research Journal
NHCC is pleased to announce the official launch of our new undergraduate research journal "Northern Light". This is part of the second phase of the expansion of our Honors Program... Continue Reading →
Adult Learner Institute – June 4-5, 2015
You are cordially invited to attend a FREE 2-day workshop for academic professionals, administrators, and faculty presented by Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College on June 4... Continue Reading →
Grant Awardees for Educational Summits for Developmental Ed
TO: Chief Academic Officers, Chief Student Affairs Officers, Deans Colleagues, I am pleased to forward the announcement of the institutional collaborations that received a grant to host an educational summit... Continue Reading →
New Academic Program
New graduate program in urban education launched Metropolitan State University has launched its new urban education master’s program. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and Minnesota Board... Continue Reading →
Campus Academic Technology Teams
TO: Chief Academic Officers, Chief Student Affairs Officers Colleagues, I am forwarding you the information regarding Campus Academic Technology Teams, and would ask that you take a moment to... Continue Reading →
NHCC’s Earth Week- April 20-24, 2015
Dear Colleagues, North Hennepin Community College, students from our GCST Community Organizing class, and the Robbinsdale Office of Integration and Equity and American Indian Education are proud to present North Hennepin Community... Continue Reading →
Twelve Courses Receive QM Certification in March 2015!
The following courses received QM Certification in March 2015! Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles. These courses have been... Continue Reading →
Metropolitan State Receives Campus of Integrity Award
Metropolitan State University was chosen one of four recipients of this year’s Campus of Integrity Award by the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI). The award honors institutions demonstrating exceptional... Continue Reading →
2015 Spring Leadership Conference – April 16, 2015
The 2015 Spring Leadership Institute Conference is being held Thursday, April 16th at St. Cloud State University. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Toyia K. Younger, Associate Vice Chancellor of... Continue Reading →
