The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities recognized faculty with Awards for Excellence at an awards ceremony on April 22.
Faculty Recognized at the 2026 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence
ASA-IT Conference: Submit a Session Proposal
The Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference Committee is accepting session proposals through April 20, 2026. Share your knowledge, skills, and strategies to meet the needs of the fast-changing higher education environment.
Register for the 2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference will be held September 24-25, 2026. Learn more about the conference and register today!
Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference: Registration Now Available
Register now for the Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference on May 27-29. The committee is also accepting session proposals through April 20, 2026.
Your Next Professional Development Opportunity Could Be Fully Funded
Greater Twin Cities Career Academies has partnered with Minnesota State to offer a limited number of scholarships to attend the 2026 Career and Technical Education Summit on November 12–13 in Minneapolis.
Human‑Centered AI: Summer Webinar Series
Participants in this three-part series will explore how humanizing teaching practices, authentic assessment, and well‑designed AI tools can work together to support learning, student agency, and instructor presence.
Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference: Call for Proposals
The Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference is now accepting proposals through April 20, 2026.
Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference: Save the Date
The Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference will be held May 27–29, 2026.
Join an OER Learning Circle this Summer
Collaborate with Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. There are several project types to choose from like redesigning a course, creating ancillary materials, or authoring course resources. Learn more and apply by April 3.
Next Week: Minnesota State Open Education Conference
There is still time to register for this virtual, free conference focused on OER and innovative practices in open education. View a tentative schedule now!
Proposal Deadline Extended: NED Teaching and Learning Conference
The Network for Educational Development (NED) invites proposals for the 2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference, which will be held in-person at North Hennepin Community College and online on September 24 - 25, 2026. The proposal deadline has been extended to March 22.
Summer 2026 NED Opportunities Now Available
The Minnesota State Network for Educational Development is pleased to offer a series of short courses, and faculty learning communities on the NED Events Calendar for the Summer 2026 term. Learn more and plan ahead for your professional development.
Career Pathways Lunch & Learn
Join this Career Pathways Lunch & Learn hosted by the Minnesota State P-20 unit on March 19. Learn from colleagues as they share strategies for designing structured, industry-aligned pathways in partnership with secondary high schools.
NED Excellence in Teaching Series: Windows, Mirrors, and Gray Matters
Join 2019 Educator of the Year Kari Frisch from Central Lakes College on March 25 in the session "Windows, Mirrors, and Gray Matters." The session is part of the NED Excellence in Teaching series which honor and showcase the expertise of the Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence Educators of the Year.
Submit a Proposal for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference
The Network for Educational Development (NED) invites proposals for the 2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference, which will be held in-person at North Hennepin Community College and online on September 24 - 25, 2026. Submit your proposal by March 15.
Register Now for the Minnesota State Open Education Conference
March 25-26, 2026. Join colleagues from across Minnesota State for a free, virtual conference focused on OER and innovative practices in open education.
Board of Trustees Awards: 2027 Nomination Guidelines Now Available
Nomination guidelines for the 2026-2027 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence are now available.
The Equity Exchange: What We Learned, What We’re Building
Join the Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion for the webinar "The Equity Exchange: What We Learned, What We’re Building." Key themes and learnings that emerged from the Equity and Student Success Regional Convenings will be shared.
Data Brews: Table Talk about Z-Degrees
The Minnesota State System Institutional Research unit is hosting its next virtual monthly data presentation series on February 20 at 10:00 a.m. Join to learn how Z-degrees are saving money for Minnesota State students and transforming access to education.
Accessibility+ Now Available in D2L Brightspace
Accessibility+, a tool within D2L Brightspace that supports inclusive and accessible course design, is now available to all Minnesota State D2L Brightspace users. Initial functions of the tool have started to roll out, learn more about them, what's on the horizon, and how to join upcoming Accessibility Sprints to get practical guidance.
Minnesota State Open Education Conference: Call for Proposal Deadline Extended
Share your expertise, experience, and outcomes at the 2026 Minnesota State Open Education Conference, to be held on March 25 and 26, 2026. The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to February 13, 2026.
2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference: Call for Proposals
The Network for Educational Development (NED) invites proposals for the 2026 NED Teaching and Learning Conference, which will be held in-person at North Hennepin Community College (Brooklyn Park) and online on September 24 - 25, 2026.
Inside NextGen: Spring 2026 NextGen Newsletter now available!
Explore the Spring 2026 NextGen Newsletter! Take a closer look at data conversion, hear from presidents and functional co-coordinators, and register for the upcoming 'More than Workday: NextGen Student Showcase' sessions.
Gen AI and Student Mental Health
Join Mantra Health and Minnesota State for a special Lunch & Learn exploring the impact of generative AI on student well-being. Whether you’re seeing shifts in how students seek support or you’re just curious about the landscape, this session will cover what you need to know.
Share your OER experiences Minnesota State Open Education Conference
Share your expertise, experience, and outcomes at the 2026 Minnesota State Open Education Conference, to be held on March 25 and 26, 2026. The deadline for proposal submissions is February 6, 2026.
Data Brews: Table Talk about Minnesota’s Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System
The Minnesota State System Institutional Research unit is hosting its next virtual monthly data presentation series on January 16 at 10:00 a.m. Join to learn how to extract insights about student pathways from high school to graduate employment outcomes.
Call for Proposals: Minnesota State Open Education Conference
Submit a proposal for the upcoming virtual Minnesota State Open Education Conference on March 25 and 26, 2026. The deadline for proposal submissions is February 6, 2026.
Data Brews: Table Talk about Course Placement
The Minnesota State System Institutional Research unit is hosting its next monthly data presentation series on December 19 at 10:00 a.m. Learn about how college-level math and writing course placement and course success have changed over time.
Starting tomorrow: I can’t teach with the arts, and other academic lies we tell ourselves
Join 2025 Educator of the Year J. Scott Baker from St. Cloud State University on November 13 and 20 in the sessions "I can’t teach with the arts, and other academic lies we tell ourselves." The sessions are part of the NED Excellence in Teaching series which honor and showcase the expertise of the Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence Educators of the Year.
CTE Post-Summit Event: Collaboration Across Differences in STEM Fields
Register for the CTE Post-Summit Event: Collaboration Across Differences in STEM Fields on November 13, 2025. Extend your CTE Summit learning with this high-impact session where participants will gain tools to advance inclusive and equitable STEM practices.
