WASHINGTON – Carolyn Williams brought engineering students from St. Cloud State University to the nation’s capital this weekend for one reason: To make them feel like rock stars. The eight... Continue Reading →
22 Courses from 12 MnSCU Institutions Receive QM Course Certification
These 22 courses were submitted by faculty from 12 different MnSCU institutions for a formal Quality Matters course review. The formal review for each course was completed in April 2014.... Continue Reading →
MnSCU Board of Trustees Honor “Educators of the Year”
MnSCU Board of Trustees Honor “Educators of the Year” Winners selected from among 30 Outstanding Educators ST. PAUL, Minn., April 23, 2014 - The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board... Continue Reading →
12 Courses From 7 MnSCU Institutions Receive Quality Matters Certification
Quality Matters (QM) is an inter-institutional, faculty-centered, collaborative peer review process that is designed to certify the quality of online and blended courses. The formal course review process involves a... Continue Reading →
Denise Felder appointed as the Career Technical Education Professional Development Director.
Denise Felder is appointed as the Career Technical Education Professional Development Director in the Academic and Student Affairs division at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, effective April 9, 2014. Denise... Continue Reading →
Century College Event: See Poverty in Our Community with Dr. Donna Beegle
Attached and below is the formal invitation with some details in text below in case you are not able to view the images: SEE POVERTY IN OUR COMMUNITY Wednesday, April... Continue Reading →
Staffing Announcement – Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
I’m writing to let you know that the search for a new associate vice chancellor for academic affairs has resulted in my appointment of Lynda Milne. Lynda has been serving... Continue Reading →
Staffing Announcement – System Director and Operations Manager
It’s my pleasure to announce that the search for a professional to serve as ASA’s new system director and operations manager has concluded and I have selected Brent Glass for... Continue Reading →
Welcome LeAnn Snidarich
Welcome LeAnn Snidarich, Temporary Program Manager for Continuing Education and Customized Training. We are pleased to announce LeAnne Snidarich as the temporary Program Manager for Continuing Education and Customized Training.... Continue Reading →
Welcome Lori Kirkeby
We are very excited to welcome Lori Kirkeby to the DARS/Transferology Team at the System Office, Academic and Student Affairs division. Lori has accepted a one-year temporary assignment as a... Continue Reading →
Four MnSCU Campuses Receive Quality Matters Recognition
Each course listed below has demonstrated through a formal peer review process that it has met Quality Matters Standards for course design. A team of three trained and certified peer... Continue Reading →
Welcome Debra Wilcox Hsu
We are very excited to welcome Debra Wilcox Hsu as the Associate Director, Career and Technical Education in Workforce Development/Academic and Student Affairs at the System Office, Minnesota State Colleges... Continue Reading →
Credit When It’s Due Lumina Grant Article
For your information, an article written by St. Paul College Transfer Specialists Emily Batres, Tarah Bjorklund and Laura Bebinger related to the Credit When It’s Due Lumina Grant is attached.... Continue Reading →
6 QM Certified Courses From 5 Institutions (Nov. 2013)
The following courses received QM Certification in November! Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles.Each course has demonstrated that... Continue Reading →
2nd Annual Music Series @ Saint Paul College
You are invited to join us for the second concert in this year's Music Series at Saint Paul College. On Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 pm we welcome pianist Luke... Continue Reading →
“Making of Trust Yourself” Video – Jon Vezner, NHCC Distinguished Alumnus
In 2012, Jon Vezner was honored as a North Hennepin Community College Distinguished Alumnus. He is a Grammy-award-winning songwriter for artists, such as Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, John Mellencamp and... Continue Reading →
News from the CSC – October 2013
Progress continues! Attached is the latest version of the CSC newsletter. In this edition, you will read about the CSC process update in shared services. Specifically, this newsletter covers: Ø... Continue Reading →
DARS/u.select Users Conference Concludes
DARS/u.select Users Conference Concludes Ninety participants attended this year’s conference held at the Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd on October 8 - 9, 2013. This year’s sessions included: DARwin vs u.achieve,... Continue Reading →
Marx in Soho – October 7, 2013 7 PM, St. Paul College
Please join Saint Paul College for a performance of Marx in Soho on Monday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Saint Paul College Theatre. Karl Marx launches into a... Continue Reading →
Welcome Jessica Espinosa – Coordinator of College Transitions and FastTRAC
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Espinosa as the Coordinator of College Transitions and FastTRAC in the Academic and Student Affairs division of the system office. Jessica... Continue Reading →
Marc Breton Receives Distinguished Service Award
Marc Breton, ISEEK’s Career Information Director, from ASA’s Workforce Development and Customized Training area won the Distinguished Service Award from Alliance of Career Resources Professionals (ACRP) for outstanding contributions to... Continue Reading →
Webinar – Helping Veterans Succeed in College – 7-23-13
Sign up for ITC’s professional development Webinar “Helping Veterans Succeed in College” on July 23, 2013 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm eastern time with Gina Sobania, M.S., military education director, and Steve... Continue Reading →
Interim Executive Director, HealthForce Minnesota
I am pleased to announce that effective Aug. 14, Valerie DeFor will serve as the interim executive director for HealthForce Minnesota. DeFor earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration from... Continue Reading →
Welcome Rochelle Ament, Reverse Transfer Project Manager
We are pleased to announce Rochelle Ament as the Reverse Transfer Project Manager for the Credit When It’s Due Lumina grant who will be working in the system office. Rochelle... Continue Reading →
MnSCU Recognizes Outstanding Educational Programs and Services
ST. PAUL, Minn., May 31, 2013 –The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented the Academic and Student Affairs awards and Diversity awards at its annual joint meeting of chief academic... Continue Reading →
Photos and Video from Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching Luncheon
On April 17, the Board of Trustees honored 36 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Outstanding Educators. Four of them (Andrew Aspaas, Alan Erdahl, Darci Goeden and Susan Thaemert) received the... Continue Reading →
MnSCU Board of Trustees Name Four Educators of the Year
MnSCU Board of Trustees Names Four Educators of the Year Winners selected from among 36 Outstanding Educators ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17, 2013 – The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities... Continue Reading →
John O’Brien Named Interim Vice Chancellor
John O’Brien Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities ST. PAUL, Minn., April 17, 2013 – The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees today... Continue Reading →
Welcome Laura Griffin, Reverse Transfer Specialist
We are pleased to announce Laura Griffin as the Reverse Transfer Specialist for the Credit When It’s Due Reverse Transfer project who will be working in the system office. Laura... Continue Reading →
Welcome Doug Binsfeld, Interim System Director for College Transitions
Vice Chancellor Doug Knowlton announces the hire of Doug Binsfeld as Interim System Director for College Transitions. Doug Binsfeld starts his system office position on February 27, 2013 and steps... Continue Reading →
