This year, the Innovation Expo will feature presentations held throughout the month leading up to the 2021 Virtual Shark Tank Open (March 2 – April 7, 2021).
A Month of Innovation Expo Presentations Begin Tomorrow!
Educational Development Digest: March 2021
NED Talks, Pedagogy in Practice, NED Events Highlight, Academic Technology Tips, Initiatives Update, Share Your Voice
Join OER sessions during Open Education Week March 1 – 5, 2021
Minnesota State is participating in Open Education Week (March 1 - 5, 2021) by offering Minnesota State faculty and staff a series of sessions and a panel that are free to join.
Amendments to Board Policies and System Procedures
The following board policies and system procedures were recently amended and uploaded to the Board of Trustee’s Policy and Procedure webpage:
CAREERwise Newsletter: February 2021
In this issue, job seekers will find resources to help manage job loss and transition. Career counselors and educators can find resources to help guide their students to careers.
2021 Shark Tank Open: Featuring an Innovation Expo and Workshops
The Shark Tank Open is Minnesota State Educational Innovation’s premier innovation event, drawing educators from across 37 colleges and universities for one grand afternoon of reimagining education!
Keynote Speaker Announced for Teach Together Minnesota!
Join educators from around Minnesota in this virtual event focusing on culturally responsive online teaching and learning.
Faculty Peer-to-Peer Convenings – Engage in Enrollment and Success Strategies for Adult Learners
All Learning Counts and the Credit for Prior Learning Assessment Network (CPLAN are hosting a series of peer-to-peer convenings focused on career pathways and designed to facilitate conversations on attracting and serving adult learners, specifically under-represented adult learners.
Debunking Stigmas Surrounding Careers in the Trades and 2-year College Pathways!
Join us on February 11 for a Special Brown Bag Lunch Presentation DATE: February 11, 2021TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. This CTE Month event is a live encore presentation... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: February 2021
Not all feedback is equally valuable By Catherine Ford, Program Director for Educational Development Educators need to know that some feedback has the potential to make students feel overwhelmed and... Continue Reading →
CAREERwise Newsletter: January 2021
The January CAREERwise Newsletter is now available online. In this issue, find health care career information from CareerForce, including FAQs to help job seekers and career changers who are considering... Continue Reading →
SAVE THE DATE: Teach Together Minnesota!
Mark your calendars to join educators from across the state in this virtual event on May 18, 2021 from 9:00 am – 3:45 pm.
Minnesota State Z-Degree Project – Video Update
In the summer of 2019 Minnesota State launched a bold initiative to establish zero textbook cost degree programs at 6 college campuses within the system. Campus faculty and instructional support... Continue Reading →
Developing an Institutional Anti-Racist Framework
As Minnesota State continues to move towards becoming a more equitable environment, we are committed to incorporating anti-racist ethos on our campuses. All Minnesota State employees are welcome to join... Continue Reading →
Call for Reviewers – Innovation Funding
Educational Innovations invites faculty, staff, and administrators to participate as application reviewers in the FY21 innovation funding round. Innovation funding provides seed and sustaining grants for campus projects that support... Continue Reading →
Transfer & Degree Audit Support Newsletter – January 2021
The January 2021 Transfer & Degree Audit Newsletter is now posted on the Transfer and Degree Audit pages through ASA Connect. In this issue: uAchieve Planner & Schedule Builder Update... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: January 2021
New Year's Resolutions By Catherine Ford My feelings about New Year resolutions have run the spectrum. Some years I boldly declare my resolutions; other years I quietly write them down... Continue Reading →
Watch the Innovation Funding Information Session
Anyone interested in learning more about innovation funding opportunities but missed the information sessions, are invited to watch the recording. Watch on MediaSpace (Sign in with StarID@MinnState.edu) Applications for the... Continue Reading →
Register for the Spring 2021 Book Group!
Registration is open for the Spring 2021 Book Group! This is a statewide opportunity to read, discuss, interact, share, and learn with a book on a topic relevant to our... Continue Reading →
Shark Tank Open Success Story: MN REFLECT
Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, Anoka-Ramsey Community College launched a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning initiative to encourage and support community college faculty in conducting research on effective teaching... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: December 2020
Can student-led discussions be effective? Our friends at the Cult of Pedagogy have shared a laundry list of strategies to consider as you prepare to organize discussions with your students.... Continue Reading →
Transfer & Degree Audit Support Newsletter – December 2020
The December 2020 Transfer & Degree Audit Newsletter is now posted on the Transfer and Degree Audit pages through ASA Connect. In This Issue: Transfer Pathways Updates Degree Audits Summary... Continue Reading →
Shannon Jesme Named Interim President of Northland Community and Technical College
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 18, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Shannon Jesme to serve as interim president of Northland Community... Continue Reading →
Announcing the 2021 Innovation Funding Round
Minnesota State seeks to support student, faculty, and staff innovation that shows great potential for improving teaching, learning, and access for students across its 37 colleges and universities. Funded projects... Continue Reading →
Upcoming OER Opportunities
Please see below the upcoming open educational resources (OER) opportunities available from Minnesota State for faculty and staff. Join the OER Community Site to receive a weekly email of upcoming... Continue Reading →
Transfer & Degree Audit Support Newsletter – November 2020
The November 2020 Transfer & Degree Audit Newsletter is now posted on the Transfer and Degree Audit pages through ASA Connect. In This Issue: Transferology Primary Contact uAchieve Planner &... Continue Reading →
Innovating through COVID-19: Teaching Techniques from Colleagues
Faculty from around Minnesota State applied for and received innovation funding to develop multimedia projects that demonstrate teaching practices that were perfected or created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Browse the Innovating... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence Curriculum Development Virtual Open House – November 18, 2020
Wednesday, November 18th from 9:00 – 11:00 am We are pleased to announce a Virtual Open House from the Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence (COE) to learn more about... Continue Reading →
FY21 Z-degree Project Participants Announced
Minnesota State is happy to announce the second round of Zero-Textbook Cost Degree (Z-degree) Project participants. This is a continuation of the direction from the State of Minnesota 91st Legislature (SF2415). There were three categories of Z-degree... Continue Reading →
2020 ASA Fall Virtual Conference Schedule, November 12-13
The details for the ASA Fall Virtual Conference are now available, including session descriptions and Zoom links. Sign in with StarID@MinnState.edu There is no need to RSVP for any of... Continue Reading →
