Minnesota State Academic and Student Affairs
The Career and Technical Education Summit will be held November 12-13, 2026 in Minneapolis. The Summit serves as a platform for learning, sharing best practices, addressing issues in CTE, raising awareness, and discussing current trends in education. Learn more and register today.
Attend an upcoming virtual meeting on October 29 or October 30, 2026. Whether newly assigned or already teaching a co-req course, you are invited to explore how partnering with Adult Education can enhance student success.
Submit a session proposal for the upcoming virtual Minnesota Open Education Conference on February 24-25, 2027. Proposals are due November 15, 2026.
Register now for upcoming free Network for Educational Development (NED) short courses and faculty communities. Browse the events calendar and plan ahead for your professional development.
Nominations for the 2026-2027 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence are due November 1, 2026. Those involved in the nomination process at your campus are welcome to join a Q&A session this afternoon.
Register by October 9 for the ASA Fall Leadership Conference, held October 28-30, 2026 in Brainerd, MN. Nominations for the ASA Leadership Awards are welcome through October 7.
Review full descriptions for the 30+ sessions at the Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference held October 7 and 8, 2026. Register now for this free, virtual conference.
Register now for the ASA Fall Leadership Conference, held October 28-30, 2026 at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, MN. Nominations for the ASA Leadership Awards are welcome through October 7.
Save the date for the ASA Fall Leadership Conference, held October 28-30, 2026 at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, MN.
Register now for the free, virtual Minnesota State Student Success and Planning Conference! October 7 and 8, 2026.
The registration deadline for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference has been extended to September 8, 2026.
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.
Registration for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference closes on September 1, 2026. Register now to reserve your spot, in-person or online.
Nomination guidelines for the 2026-2027 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence are available now. Those involved in the nomination process at your campus are welcome to register for upcoming information and Q&A sessions! Nominations are due November 1, 2026.
Want to make your teaching more inclusive and effective? Join faculty from across Minnesota State this fall to explore how self-reflection can help create stronger learning experiences for all students.
This year's NED Teaching and Learning Conference features engaging sessions, hands-on learning, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Minnesota State. From the keynote and student panel to the pre-conference workshop, tech labs, social events, and breakout sessions, there's plenty to explore both in-person and online. Learn more and register by September 1, 2026.
Save the date for the 8th Annual virtual Minnesota State Accreditation and Assessment Conference on December 2-3, 2026.
Join a NED partnership workshop offered through Quality Matters and/or the Online Learning Consortium this fall. Whether you're interested in connecting learning theories to your teaching strategies or applying insights from the neuro, cognitive, and learning sciences to course design, these workshops will help you make intentional decisions that support deeper student learning.
Minnesota State will support up to ten seats for the Creative Commons Certificate for librarians or educators for each of the upcoming ten-week sessions. The certificate is an in-depth course about Creative Commons licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the Commons.
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.
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 August 14.
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.
The keynote and full schedule for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference is now available. Learn more and register by September 1, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
2026 ASA-IT Conference presentations are now available in ASA Connect.
