FY23 CwC

Making Meaningful Connections This academic year, NED has adopted the theme Creating Equity through Connection. “The theme of connection allows us to intentionally explore ways to create belonging for students, colleagues, and ourselves. As we work to create change for equity in our classrooms, we will inevitably experience the ‘implementation dip’ – the feelings of... Continue Reading →

Topic: Minnesota State Guided Learning Pathways: Questions and Explanations Minnesota State Guided Learning Pathways (GLP) is a student-centered framework for Equity 2030 that outlines effective practices in academic and student support program design and delivery to effectively engage and support each student from their initial connection with our faculty and staff through their educational journey... Continue Reading →

Topic: Accessible and Inclusive Event Planning Want to transform your meetings and events? Fully inclusive meetings and events consider all people -  placing access and inclusion on the forefront of the agenda! Anyone who helps to plan events of any scope will benefit from this conversation. Join faculty and other colleagues to share practical advice... Continue Reading →

Topic: Regular and Substantive Interaction in Distance Education The U.S. Education Department has set guidelines for distanced learning and has recently offered new guidance for what kinds of instructor-student interactions will count as regular and substantive (RSI). In our time together, we will discuss how our campuses are handling the guidelines and guidance, address questions,... Continue Reading →