We are pleased to announce that we have completed the transition of the up-to-date information and resources about careers, education, and jobs for students, career explorers and job seekers from... Continue Reading →
Staffing Announcement – Project Manager for Educational Innovations
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Anderson as the Project Manager for Educational Innovations, Academic and Student Affairs, system office. In this role, Tim will have ongoing... Continue Reading →
MnSCU’s Next Generation Learning Environment Project Update
A MnSCU Learning Environment work group under the ASA Technology Council recently completed an environmental scan and product Request for Information (RFI) for the next generation learning environment (also called... Continue Reading →
Last Call for FY16 Peer Review Training
If you were planning on completing the Quality Matters Peer Reviewer course yet this fiscal year, there are only a few weeks left during which you can register and receive a discounted... Continue Reading →
MnSCU Online Support
Interested in earning an online degree from or enrolling in courses from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities? Find resources for planning, managing and achieving your online education goals in this... Continue Reading →
Fifteen Courses Receive QM Recognition – April 2016
Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles. These courses have been formally reviewed and meet Quality Matters Standards for... Continue Reading →
Twelve Courses Receive QM Certification – March 2016
Please congratulate these faculty course developers for their commitment to creating courses that demonstrate quality course design principles. These courses have been formally reviewed and meet Quality Matters Standards for... Continue Reading →
Innovation Funding – Reception and Shark Tank Pitches
The first-ever Educational Innovations version of “Shark Tank” was held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Sheraton Bloomington. The event was attended by over 150 faculty development leaders, campus... Continue Reading →
Brightspace MN Connection Conference and Award Winners Announced!
It was another great year for the Brightspace MN Connection 2016 Conference (formerly called D2L Ignite) held at Normandale Community College on Friday, April 15, 2016. It was attended by... Continue Reading →
Innovation Funding – Round #3 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 #3 is March 31, 2016. The purpose of this project is... Continue Reading →
Quality Matters Workshops in April and May
Looking for ideas to improve your online or blended courses before next fall? Use this link to see some of the upcoming webinars and workshops you might find helpful For... Continue Reading →
Faculty Workshops on Designing Assignments and Using VALUE Rubrics
In association with the Multi-State Collaborative to Advance Student Learning Outcomes Assessment, two workshops on designing assignments and using rubrics, will be offered as repeat sessions at St. Cloud State University... Continue Reading →
Register NOW for Brightspace MN Connections
Now is the time to register for the Brightspace MN Connections Conference (formerly D2L Ignite) at Normandale Community College on April 15. Registration costs are low and parking is free.... Continue Reading →
Faculty Development Opportunity – FIGS
The MnSCU Academic and Student Affairs - Educational Innovations unit is sponsoring a voluntary professional development program titled, Faculty Inquiry Groups (Focus on Online Courses). The program provides individual support... Continue Reading →
Thank-you STAR Symposium Presenters
The STAR Symposium Conference Planning Committee would like to thank all of the presenters for the first STAR Symposium for their contributions in making the Symposium a big success. For... Continue Reading →
SIG: Learning Spaces and Instructional Technology
The SIG Series webinars are open to everyone in MnSCU. Please feel free to share with others! March 9 & 23, 2016 - Learning Outcomes for the Affective Domain April... Continue Reading →
MN eLearning Summit – July 27-28, 2016
Dear MnSCU faculty or staff member, Please consider submitting a proposal to present at this year’s Minnesota eLearning Summit. If you are in any way involved in effective teaching and... Continue Reading →
April 15 Ignite Conference Reminders – Name Change
The regional D2L Brightspace conference formerly known as Ignite has been renamed to Brightspace Minnesota Connection. The conference will be on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Normandale Community College campus.... Continue Reading →
STAR Symposium Deadline – February 17, 2016
Did you register yet for the STAR Symposium? Registration Closes on February 17! Join us at the 2016 STAR Symposium, a new one-day, all-virtual conference sponsored by MnSCU that will... Continue Reading →
REMINDER: Call for Ignite Proposals
Join your colleagues and peers, and D2L staff at the annual MN IGNITE 2016 conference on April 15, 2016, from 7:45 AM–3:50 PM (Central Time) at Normandale Community College, 9700... Continue Reading →
MN IGNITE AWARDS
Did you develop a bright idea for using D2L Brightspace to enhance your students’ learning experience? Or did your team collaborate on a project to address a student, faculty, or... Continue Reading →
Academic and IT Collaboration
The theme of this year’s ITS Conference, Partnering for Students’ Success, suggests it’s important to emphasize the value of collaboration between academic and information technology areas at our colleges and... 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 →
Spring 2016 Quality Matters Workshops
Here is a partial listing of the Quality Matters workshops available this spring for MnSCU faculty and staff. These workshops are sponsored by the Minnesota Online Quality Initiative. Please share... Continue Reading →
MN IGNITE 2016 Reminder
Please forward this information on the MN IGNITE 2016 conference to your faculty and staff. Register Now Join your colleagues and peers, and D2L staff at the annual MN IGNITE... 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 →
Project Manager Vacancy
Please see the vacancy notice for information on the Project Manager employment opportunity. To apply for the position, click here. Thank you. Kim Lynch, Ph.D. Senior System Director for Educational... 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 →
STAR Symposium: Call for Proposals Deadline Extended to 1/8/16
The deadline for submitting a proposal for the STAR Symposium has been extended to January 8, 2016. Make it your New Year’s resolution to present at a conference and share... Continue Reading →
Minnesota eLearning Summit – Save the Date
July 27–28, 2016 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Save the date for the 2016 MN eLearning Summit which will be held at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The MN eLearning... Continue Reading →
