Please see the attached announcement for the Office of General Counsel’s December 11, 2014 Second Thursday Webinar: Contracts-What's New, Improved and What Remains Important! The program starts at 10:00 a.m.... Continue Reading →
MN Undergraduate Scholars Conference – April 13, 2015
Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars, a consortium of MnSCU institutions that supports the research, scholarly works and creative activity of undergraduates, has announced that their spring conference will be held at Winona... Continue Reading →
Sexual Violence Webinar Series – 11-12-14
The Diversity and Equity division is hosting a series of webinars regarding sexual violence. The first webinar is on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, and features Dr. Roberta Gibbons speaking about... Continue Reading →
Board of Trustees’ Award for Excellence in Teaching
Please see the attached announcement from Senior Vice Chancellor John O’Brien regarding the Board of Trustees’ Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award guidelines are attached. Thank you. Margie Takash,... Continue Reading →
ASA Leadership Conference Update – Mobile Apps Released
Colleagues: We are pleased to be able to provide a mobile app for the conference agenda this year. I would like to thank Tedmund Johnson and the Office of Information... Continue Reading →
Breakout Sessions Announced for CTE WORKS! SUMMIT Nov 13
Conference theme: CTE Works! Summit | Shaping the Future Conference date: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 8:30-4:00pm Conference location: Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, Plymouth, MN BREAKOUT SESSIONS Nearly 60 national,... Continue Reading →
2014 Fall ASA Leadership Conference Update
Colleagues: I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update and a reminder in regards to the Fall Academic and Student Affairs Leadership conference, scheduled October 22-24,... Continue Reading →
Professional Development Webinars for Academic Deans
A monthly Webinar Series for the system’s Academic Deans focused on professional development will be offered January-July, 2015. This is in response to requests for more development opportunities that support... Continue Reading →
Save The Date – Rethinking Textbooks – Affordable Learning Resources
Eight metro area MnSCU colleges collaborate on a regional summit focusing on "Rethinking Textbooks - Affordable Learning Resources" Inver Hills Community College is hosting a regional summit focusing on alternative... Continue Reading →
Deans Professional Development Update
Dear CAOs and CSAOs: The attached memo discusses several programs planned for deans’ onboarding and professional development. You’ll find here: A memo to you summarizing plans being carried out by... Continue Reading →
NHCC Presents Tim Wise and Greg Johnson
North Hennepin Community College and students from our GCST Community Organizing class are proud to present two notable educators and community leaders on racial equity and social justice, Tim Wise... Continue Reading →
Webinar: Student Speech on Social Media, 10-9-14
Please see the attached announcement for the Office of General Counsel’s October 9, 2014 Second Thursday Webinar: Student Speech on Social Media. The program starts at 10:00 a.m. Please forward... Continue Reading →
Fall ASA Leadership Conference Call for Proposals Deadline Today
Colleagues, I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming deadlines related to the 2014 Fall Academic and Student Affairs Leadership conference held at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge on October 22nd... Continue Reading →
Teaching and Learning Webinar Series for MnSCU Faculty and Staff
Please see the attached flyer for the first two of a planned series of free monthly webinars for interested MnSCU faculty and staff. Thu, Sep 25, 12:00 – 1:00 PM      ... Continue Reading →
2014 Survive and Thrive Conference
Survive and Thrive, a conference and arts festival for the medical humanities returns for a third year.  As in years past, the 2014 conference continues to blend medicine and the... Continue Reading →
October 3 Meeting on World Languages Legislation
Attached please find a draft agenda and materials for the meeting on October 3.   The materials include the World Languages legislation, the ACTFL guidelines, and a letter from Rep. Gene... Continue Reading →
Submit your presentation to the 2014 CTE Works! Minnesota Summit
The 2014 CTE Works! Summit is an annual conference co-sponsored by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MnSCU and MDE partner closely... Continue Reading →
Webinar: Politics on Campus, 9-11-14
Please see the attached announcement for the Office of General Counsel’s September 11, 2014 Second Thursday Webinar: Politics on Campus. The program starts at 10:00 a.m. Please forward to other... Continue Reading →
Before You Apply: Basics of a Presidential Search
TO:        Chief Academic Officers, Chief Student Affairs Officers, Deans Colleagues, Considering applying for future executive leadership positions within MnSCU, but you’d like to know more about the process and... Continue Reading →
Registration Open for 2014 Fall ASA Leadership Conference
Colleagues, Please see the attached memorandum announcing the start of the registration process for the 2014 Fall Academic and Student Affairs Leadership conference held at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge on... Continue Reading →
2014 Adult Pathways to Postsecondary Forums
TO: Â Presidents, CAOs/CSAOs, Deans Colleagues, In connection with the Pathways to Postsecondary Summits from last year and the upcoming Pathways to Postsecondary 2.0, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Minnesota... Continue Reading →
Call for Proposals – 2014 Fall ASA Leadership Conference
Colleagues, Please see the attached memorandum explaining the process for submitting session proposals for the 2014 Fall Academic and Student Affairs Leadership conference. The deadline for submission is September 19th. ... Continue Reading →
Pathways to Postsecondary Summits 2.0
Presidents, CAOs/CSAOs, Deans, Staff, and Faculty Colleagues, Last year, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) collaborated to offer several “Pathways to Postsecondary” summits... Continue Reading →
Academic Dean Orientation elearning Course
Starting last February, 2014, all new externally hired and internally appointed academic deans, including interims, are being enrolled into the Academic Dean Orientation elearning course during the pay period their... Continue Reading →
Poverty Institute Training, October 20-21, 2014
CAO, CSAO, and Deans: I wanted to follow-up with you since there was a lot of productive discussion at our last system Academic and Student Affairs conference in regards to... Continue Reading →
Outstanding Campus Staff, Programs Recognized
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented the Academic and Student Affairs awards during its annual Academic and Student Affairs Leadership Conference at Normandale Community College May 29, 2014. “The... Continue Reading →
Call for Presentation Proposals | CTE Works! Shaping the Future Summit 2014
The CTE Works! Shaping the Future 2014 Summit is an annual conference sponsored jointly by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the Minnesota Department of Education. This conference brings together educators... Continue Reading →
Save the Date – 9-24-14 – National Teach Ag Day Agribusiness Dialogue
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 24, 2014 for a dialogue about how the agriculture teacher shortage affects the agribusiness industry. See details below. Sarah Dornink, Executive Director MN... Continue Reading →
STEM Sencer Symposium, June 16-17, 2014 – Riverland Community College
You saved the date and now you can register!  Attached is a registration / reminder flyer, or go directly to the SENCER Symposium page for the June 16-17th Making STEM Real:... Continue Reading →
You’re invited! What is ISRS? Lunch & Learn
An invitation from Ramon Padilla Jr., Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer Greetings all! I was incredibly impressed with our staff’s presentation of what is ISRS that was given at... Continue Reading →
