Submit a session proposal for the 2026 Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference by Friday, July 31, 2026. The free conference will be held virtually on October 7 and 8.
View the Keynote and Schedule for the 2026 NED Conference
The keynote and full schedule for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference is now available. Learn more and register by September 1, 2026.
Fall 2026 NED Opportunities Now Available
The Minnesota State Network for Educational Development (NED) is pleased to announce the Fall 2026 series of short courses, workshops, and faculty learning communities on the NED Events Calendar. This year's theme is "Designing and Promoting Deep Learning Experiences in Changing Times." Learn more and plan ahead for your professional development.
Register for an Accessible Course Prep Workshop
Get your courses ready for fall in this half-day virtual workshop! Learn simple ways to make your materials more accessible. After a short presentation, you’ll have time to work on your own courses with expert support.
Attend the NED Conference 2026 Online
The online NED Teaching and Learning Conference experience offers a focused set of live sessions designed to help educators create more accessible, effective, and equitable learning environments.
Hear Directly from Students on Universal Access to Learning
What actually helps students learn, and what gets in the way? Hear it directly from students during a panel at the NED Teaching and Learning Conference this September.
Designing Inclusive Learning Environments: Add the Pre-Conference Workshop to your NED Conference Registration
Add the Pre-Conference Workshop "Designing Inclusive Learning Environments for Stronger Student Knowledge Building" to your in-person NED Conference registration! The workshop will be held September 23. Register now, space is limited!
Call for Proposals: 2026 Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference
Submit a session proposal for the 2026 Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference by Friday, July 10, 2026. The free conference will be held virtually on October 7 and 8.
ASA-IT Conference: Presentation Slides Available
2026 ASA-IT Conference presentations are now available in ASA Connect.
Information Sessions: 2027 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence
Those involved in the Board of Trustees Award nomination process at your campus are welcome to register for upcoming information and Q&A sessions! 2027 BOT Award nominations are due November 1, 2026.
Designing in the New Content Experience: Summer Webinar Series
Join this three-part webinar series on designing your course in D2L Brightspace’s New Content Experience, which is being adopted systemwide. Register to learn more about the redesigned interface that focuses on simplicity, accessibility, and easier navigation for instructors and students.
New AI Webinar Series: Human‑Centered AI in Education
The Human‑Centered AI in Education webinar series is designed to help educators use artificial intelligence thoughtfully in teaching and learning. The series focuses on practical, human‑centered approaches that balance innovation with care for student learning, choice, and equity.
Preview the NED Teaching and Learning Conference Sessions
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference will be held September 24-25, 2026. Preview the in-person and online-only sessions and register today!
ASA-IT Conference: Last Day to Register!
Complete your conference registration today to secure your spot. The deadline for guaranteed lodging is May 11, 2026. View the keynote speakers, preview the schedule, and register now!
ASA-IT Conference: Preview the Schedule and Register!
Registration for the Minnesota State ASA-IT Conference closes soon. Preview the conference schedule, concurrent sessions, and register today!
Ask C-PLAN Webinar: Take Action on CPL Policy
Register for the next Ask C-PLAN Webinar: Take Action on CPL Policy on May 21. The webinar will be focused on improving Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) policy across Minnesota State.
Faculty Recognized at the 2026 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities recognized faculty with Awards for Excellence at an awards ceremony on April 22.
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.
