Mark your calendars to join educators from across the state in this virtual event on May 18, 2021 from 9:00 am – 3:45 pm.
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Developing an Institutional Anti-Racist Framework
As Minnesota State continues to move towards becoming a more equitable environment, we are committed to incorporating anti-racist ethos on our campuses. All Minnesota State employees are welcome to join the webinar "Developing an Institutional Anti-Racist Framework" on January 21, 2021 from 9:00 - 10:30 am, an opportunity from the Minnesota State Office of Equity... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: January 2021
New Year's Resolutions By Catherine Ford My feelings about New Year resolutions have run the spectrum. Some years I boldly declare my resolutions; other years I quietly write them down and place them near my computer where I am sure to see them. Still other years, I pass on them all together. And so, here... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: December 2020
Can student-led discussions be effective? Our friends at the Cult of Pedagogy have shared a laundry list of strategies to consider as you prepare to organize discussions with your students. Yes, we know, you may be tempted to roll your eyes and say, "Oh great, another list of suggestions on how to facilitate online discussions.... Continue Reading →
Upcoming OER Opportunities
Please see below the upcoming open educational resources (OER) opportunities available from Minnesota State for faculty and staff. Join the OER Community Site to receive a weekly email of upcoming Network for Educational Development events. The OER Community Site is also where to find OER resources, news, and information on Z-Degrees, Opendora, OER guides, and... Continue Reading →
2020 ASA Fall Virtual Conference Schedule, November 12-13
The details for the ASA Fall Virtual Conference are now available, including session descriptions and Zoom links. Sign in with StarID@MinnState.edu There is no need to RSVP for any of the sessions except two being led by Labor Relations, focused on feedback on the upcoming bargaining sessions for IFO and MSCF contracts. You will need... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: November
Self-care for both faculty and students Social and emotional health and their impact on the classroom Social Emotional Learning November can sometimes heighten anxiety for both faculty and students as the looming semester’s end makes the reality of final projects and papers, grading, finals preparation, and preparation for the spring semester (can’t even think about... Continue Reading →
State Solutions & Opportunities for a More Transparent Credential Landscape
Many within the system may be aware that Minnesota State, along with the Office of Higher Education (OHE) and Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is engaged in a credential transparency collaboration to post Minnesota programs and credentials on a national registry. Our partner, Credential Engine is hosting the FREE conference described below. Please... Continue Reading →
Join the October Conversations with Colleagues for a discussion about the upcoming elections
October 20, 2020 @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm Watch a welcome video from this month’s faculty facilitator Miki Huntington (Minneapolis College & Metropolitan State University). The upcoming 2020 elections present an important opportunity for civic engagement, learning, and action. We invite all faculty to be a part of community efforts to mobilize, educate, and commit to full... Continue Reading →
Processing (election) emotions with acknowledgement, acceptance, and presence
Join upcoming sessions that have a focus on the upcoming elections: Faculty who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) are invited to gather in community on a 90-minute Zoom video call, to discuss issues surrounding the upcoming elections. Faculty who identify as white are invited to gather in community on a 90-minute... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Series: Shifting the Conversation from Debate to Dialogue & Recognizing Political Affiliation as a Social Identity
Personal Learning as Part of Educational Development: A NED Affiliated Series Shifting the Conversation from Debate to Dialogue 1 Recognizing Political Affiliation as a Social Identity Shifting the Conversation from Debate to Dialogue 2 These structured 75 minute round table discussions begin with topic orientation and then direct engagement in large and small groups in... Continue Reading →
ASA Award Nominations and Fall Conference
Academic and Student Affairs are pleased to announce that the ASA Virtual Fall Conference for 2020 will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 12 & 13, 2020. Detailed information and presentation schedules will follow in October. As part of the conference, we will be awarding the ASA Leadership Awards for the 2019-2020 academic year.... Continue Reading →