Given the recent Internal Audit report on education abroad programs, the system office has budgeted to cover the system-wide membership into FY17. Our system membership in the Forum on Education... Continue Reading →
Memo for IT ISRS Software Development
As you all know we have Financial Aid Directors, Admission Directors, and Registrars user groups that work closely with IT on system wide priorities that involve software projects and developments... Continue Reading →
2015-2016 ASA Award Nominations
Please use these links for information and nomination form for the annual Academic and Student Affairs Awards. I encourage you to submit your nominations, recognizing the outstanding work and collaboration... Continue Reading →
Call for Proposals 2016 Spring ASA Leadership Conference-Extended Deadline
Colleagues, We have decided to extend the deadline for submitting a session proposal for the Spring 2016 Academic and Student Affairs leadership conference. The new deadline for submission is April 29... Continue Reading →
Review and Comment under Policy 3.32 College Faculty Credentialing
Review and Comment under Policy 3.32 College Faculty Credentialing for Proposed Development and/or Revision of Credential Fields and Minimum Qualifications Please review the proposed revisions to credential fields and associated... Continue Reading →
Concurrent Enrollment Pricing Structure
The information is being sent to you on behalf of Laura King, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Ron Anderson, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Please use this link... Continue Reading →
Systemwide Implementation of FAMA and FWM Module
Please use this link for information regarding Systemwide Implementation of Faculty Assignment Management Automation (FAMA) and Faculty Workload Management (FWM) Module, is being sent to you on behalf of Mark... Continue Reading →
Baccalaureate Degree Transfer Pathways Report
The Baccalaureate Degree Transfer Pathways Report submitted to the Board of Trustees was developed in response to 2015 Session Laws Chapter 69-S.F. 5, Article 3, Sec. 21, Subd. 3 is... Continue Reading →
Urban Education Report
The annual report on the Urban Teacher Program at Metropolitan State University has been sent to the Legislature. The UTP is designed to enable teacher candidates to master the knowledge... Continue Reading →
Honorary Degree Awards
The honorary doctoral degree provides your college or university with the opportunity to recognize and honor persons who have made exceptional contributions to a specific field or to society in... Continue Reading →
Review and Comment Policy 3.32 College Faculty Credentialing
Review and Comment under Policy 3.32 College Faculty Credentialing for Proposed Development and/or Revision of Credential Fields and Minimum Qualifications Please review the proposed revisions to credential fields and associated... Continue Reading →
ASA Charting the Future Surveys
As the CTF initiatives continue to move forward, ASA distributed two surveys to Presidents, CAOs, CSAOs and CIOs this past week. The first survey was distributed by the Academic Advising... Continue Reading →
Round 1 of Credit for Prior Learning Pilot Project
Please see the formal invitation to consider participating in the first round of credit for prior learning pilots as outlined in the FY16 Leadership Council work plan. I know many... Continue Reading →
Charting the Future Quarterly Report – Now Available!
The first quarterly report for our system-wide Charting the Future effort is now available for review by clicking the following link. I am asking that you share this link widely... Continue Reading →
Innovation Funding – Round #2 Deadline – Faculty Open Textbook Initiatives
Faculty can now request participation and register in the Open Textbook Training and Reviews. The deadline to register for Round #2 is January 29, 2016. The purpose of this project... Continue Reading →
New Minnesota Campus Sexual Assault Legislation
Please find the memorandum regarding the New Minnesota Campus Sexual Assault Legislation which includes a sample memorandum of understanding. This is being sent on behalf of General Counsel, Gary Cunningham,... Continue Reading →
Reverse Transfer Program Update
Great News for Students Receiving AA Degrees through Reverse Transfer! Since July 1, 2015, 313 AA degrees have been awarded to students. The number of AA degrees awarded places Minnesota... Continue Reading →
Charter School Authorizers Report 2015
The Annual Charter School Authorizers Report submitted to the Board of Trustees per Board Policy 3.28, Part 3 is posted for information. The report provides details on system colleges and... Continue Reading →
Honorary Degree Report
The Honorary Degree Report which was submitted to the Board of Trustees per Board Policy 3.18, Part 7 is posted for information. The report provides details on honorary degrees awarded... Continue Reading →
2016 Spring Semester Start-up
The memo is sent to you on behalf of the Spring semester start team. Please feel free to share this information with others at your institution. This message can also... Continue Reading →
Review of Procedure 5.22.2 Cellular and Other Mobile Computing Devices
The following information is being sent to you on behalf of Laura King, Vice Chancellor and CFO. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Greetings Everyone, Procedure 5.22.2.6.2 Cellular and Other Mobile Computing Devices has been under review... Continue Reading →
RFP: Pedagogy Courses for New College Faculty
Please see the letter announcing a Request for Proposals from universities interested in offering courses on postsecondary teaching and learning. Thank you. Lynda Milne | Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic... Continue Reading →
Concurrent Enrollment Review of Faculty Qualifications
In response to the recent clarification from the Higher Learning Commission on faculty qualifications, the MnSCU system office is requesting that all MnSCU institutions that have a concurrent enrollment program... Continue Reading →
Reminder for Call for Proposals – Student Affairs and Diversity Equity Conference
Colleagues, Just a reminder about the fast approaching deadline of December 7, 2015 for session proposals for the 2016 Student Affairs/Diversity and Equity Conference. The conference will be held in... Continue Reading →
Innovation Funding Opportunities Deadlines Extended
Open Textbook Initiatives – Deadline extended for Campus Open Textbook Project Proposals to December 23rd, 2015. The Call for Participation includes all the information you need. A flyer is available... Continue Reading →
Completion Report
____________________________________________________________________ Colleagues, I am forwarding the memo and outline regarding the required completion report that is due to the legislature in 2016. Please direct any comments or questions to Associate... Continue Reading →
Concurrent Enrollment
Dear CAO, CSAO, and Leadership Council Colleagues, Please find a memo from me providing an update on our collective response and plans moving forward to address concurrent enrollment and the... Continue Reading →
Call for Proposals – Student Affairs and Diversity Equity Conference
On Behalf of Toyia Younger, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs ___________________________________________ It is that time of year and we want everyone to save the date for the upcoming 2016... Continue Reading →
Innovation Funding aka “Shark Tank” – Due Date Extended
On behalf of Kim Lynch, Senior System Director for Educational Innovations, this is a reminder of the Innovation Funding, aka "Shark Tank" due date for the Intention to Pitch. The... Continue Reading →
Review and Comment under Policy 3.32 College Faculty Credentialing
To: Presidents, Provosts, Chief Academic Officers, Chief Student Affairs Officers, Human Resource Directors, MSCF State Leadership, MSCSA State Leadership Date: November 9, 2015 Subject: Review and Comment under Policy 3.32... Continue Reading →
