Submit a proposal for the upcoming virtual Minnesota State Open Education Conference on March 25 and 26, 2026. The deadline for proposal submissions is February 6, 2026.
Call for Proposals: Minnesota State Open Education Conference
Apply for Z-Degree Funding
Minnesota State invites campuses within the system to submit an interest application as the first step to participate in the Minnesota State Z-degree project. Campuses can apply for exploration funding, expansion/sustaining funding, or multi-campus collaborative funding. The deadline is February 13, 2026.
Join an OER Learning Circle this Spring
Collaborate with Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources by using open educational resources (OER). There are several project types to choose from like redesigning a course, creating ancillary materials, or authoring course resources. Learn more and apply by January 9, 2026.
Creative Commons Certificate Course for Librarians and Educators
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.
OER Community Conversations: Learn from Minnesota State colleagues
OER Community Conversations are open forum conversations for all to share, discuss, and learn from colleagues in the Minnesota State OER community. The next OER Community Conversation "Bring Ideas to Life: Create, Animate, Express!" will be held October 8, 2025.
Start or continue your OER journey with OER Learning Circles
Collaborate with Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources by using open educational resources (OER). 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 15, 2025.
Announcing New Z-Degree Awardees
Z-degrees are a complete associate or bachelor’s degree program that exclusively use course resources that are no cost to students. With these additions, eleven (11) Minnesota State campuses currently offer Z-degrees and sixteen (16) are in process of exploring or implementing Z-degrees.
Join an OER Learning Circle this summer to help your students save
Collaborate with Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources by using open educational resources (OER). There are several project types to choose from like redesigning a course, creating ancillary materials, or authoring course resources. Participants receive compensation in the form of release credit equivalency. Learn more and apply by April 4, 2025.
Effordability Summit: Proposal deadline extended
Register for the Effordability Summit, held April 7-8, 2025. A call for proposals is open through February 24. Minnesota State employees whose proposal is accepted will be eligible to apply for travel support of up to $500.
Register for Open Education Week Webinars
Join colleagues in a series of Open Education Week webinars from March 3-7, 2025 to learn about the latest initiatives in Open Education across Minnesota State colleges and universities.
The 2025 Z-Degree Report is Now Available
Read the 2025 Z-Degree Report to the Minnesota Legislature. There is still time to apply for Z-degree funding, the deadline is February 6, 2025.
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.
Z-Degree Funding Applications Due February 6
Minnesota State invites campuses within the system to submit an interest application as the first step to participate in the Minnesota State Z-degree project. Join an upcoming information session to learn more and ask questions. The deadline is February 6, 2025.
Join an OER Learning Circle to help your students save
Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty who are committed to helping students save money by using open educational resources (OER). OER Learning Circle Projects include redesigning a course, creating ancillary materials, authoring a resource, and more. Compensation is available. Apply by January 10, 2025.
Apply for Z-Degree Funding in 2025
Minnesota State invites campuses within the system to submit an interest application as the first step to participate in the Minnesota State Z-degree project. Campuses can apply for exploration funding, implementation funding, or expansion/sustaining funding. The deadline is February 6, 2025.
Call for Business Faculty Collaborators: Z-TP Project
Z-degrees at Minnesota State Z-degrees are degree programs that allow students to complete their programs of study without having to spend money on textbooks or other course materials. The courses... 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 →
Join an OER Learning Circle to help your students save
September 16 - December 1, 2024 Apply for the Fall 2024 cohort by August 16 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to saving... Continue Reading →
Announcing new Z-degree participants
Supported in part by funding through the State of Minnesota Legislature and Minnesota State, Minnesota State announces its Z-degree Project participants for FY25-FY26. Z-degree courses for these participating campuses will be available by spring of... Continue Reading →
Submit a Proposal for the “E”ffordability Summit and Apply for Travel Support
April 3 - 4, 2024 In-Person at UW-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin Minnesota State is a sponsor of the annual “E”ffordability Summit held in person at University of Wisconsin-Stout, in Menomonie, Wisconsin,... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State Open Education Week is coming up!
February 26 - March 1, 2024 Join colleagues in a series of webinars to learn about the latest initiatives in Open Education across Minnesota State colleges and universities. View the... Continue Reading →
Start or continue your OER journey with OER Learning Circles
May 8 – June 16, 2024 Apply for the Summer 2024 cohort by April 5 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to... Continue Reading →
Z-Degree Applications Due February 2
Applications due this Friday, February 2, 2024 Background The Minnesota State system office invites campuses within the system to submit an interest application as the first step to participate in... Continue Reading →
Register for Minnesota State Open Education Week!
February 26 - March 1, 2024 Join colleagues in a series of webinars to learn about the latest initiatives in Open Education across Minnesota State colleges and universities. View the... Continue Reading →
Apply for Z-Degree Funding in 2024
Applications due February 2, 2024 Background The Minnesota State system office invites campuses within the system to submit an interest application as the first step to participate in the Minnesota State... Continue Reading →
OER Community Conversations: Learn from faculty across Minnesota State
OER Community Conversations Open Educational Resource (OER) Community Conversations are open forum conversations for all to share, discuss, and learn from colleagues in the Minnesota State OER community. Hosted by... Continue Reading →
Start or continue your OER journey with OER Learning Circles
February 12 – April 28, 2024 Apply for the Spring 2024 cohort by January 12 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty from across the system who are committed to saving... Continue Reading →
Call for Subject Matter Experts for Teacher Education
The Open Textbook Pilot (OTP) Project is seeking subject matter experts to review educational content that will be used to educate and train students enrolled in Teacher Education programs at... Continue Reading →
OER Events for Librarians
OER and Affordability Off-Roadshow September 27 and 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This fall, librarians can attend the Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) virtual two-part... Continue Reading →
New year of OER events available!
The Minnesota State Network for Educational Development has a variety of educational development opportunities dedicated to open educational resources (OER). We support and facilitate the adoption of open, low-cost, high-quality... Continue Reading →
