The Network for Educational Development (NED) invites proposals for the 2025 NED Teaching and Learning Conference, which will be held in-person at Minnesota State University Moorhead and online on September 25-26, 2025.
NED Excellence in Teaching Series – Agency in Action: Inside and Outside the Classroom
Join 2016 Educator of the Year Adam Marcotte from Central Lakes College to investigate the core elements of agency for us and for our students. 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.
Submit a Proposal for the Effordability Summit and Apply for Travel Support
Register for the Effordability Summit, held April 7-8, 2025. A call for proposals is now open. Minnesota State employees whose proposal is accepted will be eligible to apply for travel support of up to $500.
AI and Generational Expectations: Webinar Opportunity
Join this webinar January 15, 2025 to learn about the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the implications for the upcoming generations and how this disruptive technology will reshape education.
In-Person Workshops: Teaching with AI and Exploring Flexible Course Delivery
The NED is offering in-person workshops this spring: Teaching with AI and Exploring Flexible Course Delivery. Take advantage of these opportunities to meet with colleagues offline while learning about equitable teaching practices and innovative course design.
AI Tools for Quality Course Design: Webinar Opportunity
Faculty and instructional designers recognize that AI applications can deliver significant learning benefits to courses. In this webinar from the Minnesota Learning Commons, Karen LaPlant and Zala Fashant from Metro State University examine how AI tools can be used in course design.
Last Call for the 2024 Accreditation and Assessment Conference
Registration for the Minnesota State Accreditation and Assessment Conference closes next week. View the agenda and register now! This conference is a collaboration with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which provides an annual update regarding HLC policies, procedures, and resources.
Connect students to mental health and wellness services: Mantra Health training sessions
Minnesota State has partnered with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring students an extended suite of accessible, diverse, high-quality care. Join upcoming trainings to learn more about Mantra Health and its services.
Register for the 2024 Accreditation and Assessment Conference
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Minnesota State Accreditation and Assessment Conference on December 4, 2024. View the agenda and register now!
New NED + Math Pathways Opportunities
The Minnesota State NED partnered with Math Pathways to offer educational development opportunities tailored to support Minnesota State mathematics and statistics faculty. Register for these events by December 3!
Spring 2025 Network for Educational Development Opportunities Now Available
The Minnesota State Network for Educational Development (NED) is pleased to offer a series of short courses, workshops, and faculty learning communities on the NED Events Calendar for the Spring 2025 term. New this year: NED + Math Pathways events.
Conversations with Colleagues: Promoting Equity through Data Practices
Conversations with Colleagues is a series for colleagues across Minnesota State to gather remotely to share ideas and bring questions. Join the next conversation on October 29 at noon, the topic is "Promoting Equity through Data Practices."
Equitable Teaching Workshops
These Network for Educational Development (NED) Workshops are available at no cost through a partnership with Quality Matters (QM) and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC). The NED funds memberships to QM and OLC for every Minnesota State college and university.
Learn Inclusive Strategies for Video Conferencing
Inclusive Video Conferencing November 4 – 24, 2024 Network for Educational Development (NED) Short Course Join the three-week short course "Inclusive Video Conferencing" offered through the NED to learn practical... Continue Reading →
Career and Technical Education Summit: Meet the Keynote Hosts and Partners
Our keynote hosts are distinguished experts in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to the stage. These accomplished professionals will join our keynote speakers in dynamic, thought-provoking discussions that promise to engage and inspire.
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence: Opportunities for All Webinar
October 16 at 3 p.m. Join to hear from Melissa Rousu, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence. Melissa will provide an overview of the Center’s work in increasing opportunities and decreasing risks in technology.
2025 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence: Nominations due November 1
Nominate an educator or service faculty for the 2025 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence by November 1, 2024.
Announcing the College and Adult Education Co-Req Partnership Affinity Group
Formerly the Dev Ed/ABE Affinity Group, the College and Adult Education Co-Req Partnership Group started in late 2020, brought together both Adult Basic Education (ABE) and college practitioners who wanted to explore partnering to positively impact students enrolled in developmental education courses for the rigors of credit-bearing coursework at Minnesota State campuses.
Apply for the Exploring Flexible Course Delivery Workshop
This interactive 2-day workshop is designed to explore flexible course delivery. Participants will examine the benefits and challenges of various flexible delivery methods, including HyFlex, bi-modal, and tri-modal approaches.
ASA Fall Leadership Conference: View the Schedule
The ASA Fall Leadership Conference is next month! View an outline of the schedule, register, and learn more.
Meet the Keynotes: Career and Technical Education Summit
The CTE Summit is excited to bring two local experts who will ask you to listen as they amplify the voices of teachers, students, and the community. Register by October 31!
ASA Fall Leadership Conference: Registration Deadline Approaching
Register for this year's ASA Fall Leadership Conference before the deadline of September 27, 2024! ASA Leadership Award nominations will be accepted through September 30.
Last Call: Register for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference
Today is the last day to register for the NED Teaching and Learning Conference! Minnesota State educators have asked for more opportunities to collaborate and share best teaching and learning practices across our colleges and universities – and that’s what the Network for Educational Development (NED) is all about!
Digital Accessibility Webinar Series: Your Gateway to Digital Inclusion
Minnesota State provides organizational membership to the IAAP at no cost to faculty, staff, and students. Registration for this webinar series for non-members is $2,500 – so we are excited to be able to offer this to everyone in Minnesota State at no additional charge in partnership with the Network for Educational Development.
NED Teaching and Learning Conference: Supporting the whole student
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference has five tracks available, all within the 2024 conference theme of “Guides for the Educational Journey.” Learn more about the track: Supporting the whole student on their journey.
Register for the Career and Technical Education Summit
Register now for Minnesota's largest conference convening Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators, leaders, community partners, workforce, and business and industry in K-12 and higher education. November 19-20 in Plymouth, MN.
NED Teaching and Learning Conference: Removing Barriers
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference has five tracks available, all within the 2024 conference theme of “Guides for the Educational Journey.” Learn more about the track: Removing barriers on the student journey.
Register for the ASA Fall Leadership Conference
Academic and Student Affairs Fall Leadership Conference October 22-24, 2024 Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, MN This conference is in-person only. Minnesota State faculty and staff are invited to register for... Continue Reading →
New Year of OER Events!
The Minnesota State Network for Educational Development (NED) has a variety of educational development opportunities dedicated to open educational resources (OER). We invite Minnesota State faculty and staff to learn... Continue Reading →
Keynote Announced: NED Teaching and Learning Conference
NED Teaching and Learning Conference September 26 - 27, 2024 In-Person or Online Learn More and Register by September 13 A conference by Minnesota State faculty and staff for Minnesota... Continue Reading →
