As many gatherings have transitioned to an online format, Minnesota State is providing this multiroom online gathering guide that is especially helpful in situations where orchestrating concurrent meetings of two or more. Some types of gatherings this guide may be applied... Continue Reading →
2020 CTE WORKS! Summit – Call for Proposals Deadline is July 3, 2020
Deadline for responding to the Call for Proposals is July 3, 2020. Minnesota CTE invites you to share your expertise and experiences with other career pathway practitioners during this innovative... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Minnesota State Launches “Elevate Minnesota Scholars”
Minnesota State Launches “Elevate Minnesota Scholars” Program encourages college students to attend school within Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn., June 10, 2020 – The colleges and universities of Minnesota State have a message... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: June 2020
Start Planning Now to Redesign Your Fall Assessments Whatever delivery mode your fall courses take, begin planning now to evaluate and redesign your course assessments instead of waiting until the... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: May 1, 2020
State Legislative Update Updated budget forecast to be announced Tuesday A much anticipated update to February’s economic forecast for the State of Minnesota is expected to be released on Tuesday,... Continue Reading →
Using the Finding Your Place College Podcast for Student Orientation, Outreach and Virtual Mentoring
In 2019, professors Robert Jersak (Century College) and Dave Engen (Minnesota State University, Mankato) teamed up with a diverse group of six students to produce The Finding Your Place College... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: May 2020
Subscribe to the ASA Newsletter Join the Faculty Development Listserv Pivoting from Emergency Remote Teaching to Intentional Online Teaching by Catherine Ford If you could choose one word to describe... Continue Reading →
Stories of Innovation: Cross-Curricular Online Graphic Organizers
Written by Alissa Martinka Are Your Students Really Reading Their Textbooks? Our story begins about ten years ago when we decided to return to graduate school. Mary Gruis and I... Continue Reading →
Shark Tank Open Success Story: Development of competency-based digital badges
Digital badges can be helpful for communicating skills and competencies that a person successfully acquires or demonstrates. St. Cloud State University received innovation funding through Minnesota State and partnered with... Continue Reading →
Innovating through COVID-19 Funding: A Minnesota State Multimedia Project
The Innovating through COVID-19 funding program encourages the sharing and use of innovative practices in online teaching and student services. Funding is dedicated to the creation of good quality multimedia demonstrations of practices developed or perfected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multimedia demonstrations... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 24, 2020
State Legislative Update Contract ratification bill moves in House On Thursday, the House State Government Finance committee passed HF 2768 by a partisan vote of 11-7 and referred the bill... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 22, 2020
State Legislative Update Senate Finance Committee passes bill creating COVID-19 relief account Yesterday Senate Finance committee members passed SF 4486, a bill sponsored by Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Vernon Center, which... Continue Reading →
State Legislative Update: April 17, 2020
State Legislative Update House higher education committee hears school closure bill On Wednesday the House Higher Education Policy and Finance Division met remotely to take up a bill, introduced by... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 9, 2020
State Legislative Update On Tuesday, the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate both passed HF 4537, a bill that addresses workers’ compensation claims for first responders, police officers,... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 6, 2020
State Legislative Update The Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate will hold floor session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, to take up legislation to address workers’ compensation claims for... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 5, 2020
State Legislative Update Walz delivers State of the State address Governor Tim Walz delivered his 2020 State of the State address this evening live from the Governor’s residence. Walz said... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest: April 2020
Subscribe to the ASA Newsletter | Join the Faculty Development Listserv Pedagogy and Practice Initiatives Update NED Event Highlight Share Your Voice Academic Technology Tips Upcoming Events Using a face... Continue Reading →
Koffee with Karen: Current Changes and Challenges in our Work
Monday, April 6, 20203:00 - 4:00 pm Our work has changed a lot recently, but know that you are not alone. Grab a cup of coffee (or beverage of your choice) and... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: April 2, 2020
State Legislative Update Governor to give State of the State address Sunday Governor Tim Walz announced yesterday that he will give his State of the State address Sunday, April 5,... Continue Reading →
March CAREERwise Newsletter: Job Seeker Resources and Career Planning for People with a Criminal Conviction Webinar
The March CAREERwise Newsletter is now available online. In the newest edition, job seekers who are unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can find helpful resources. Career counselors can register for the... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 31, 2020
State Legislative Update House Rules committee scheduled to meet remotely Wednesday The Minnesota House of Representatives Rules and Legislative Administration Committee will hold a remote hearing on Wednesday, April 1,... Continue Reading →
Federal Legislative Update: March 27, 2020
Federal Legislative Update House passes stimulus package The United States House of Representatives passed the Senate-approved $2 trillion Phase III CARES Act: (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) this afternoon.... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 26, 2020 Part II
State Legislative Update The Minnesota House and Senate met today to take up HF 4531, a bill that addresses the COVID-19 crisis. Lawmakers in both bodies followed CDC safety recommendations,... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 25, 2020
State Legislative Update Last night, legislative leadership announced that the Minnesota House and Senate will reconvene on Thursday to pass legislation to address the COVID-19 pandemic. House Speaker Melissa Hortman,... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 24, 2020
Federal Legislative Update Update on COVID-19 package proposals in the U.S. House and Senate Congressional leaders in the Senate and House are negotiating a large stimulus package referred to as... Continue Reading →
Keep Teaching through COVID-19: The Great Minnesota State Disciplinary Get Together
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 9:00 am – 3:15 pm No registration required Get together (virtually) with Minnesota State colleagues to discuss the changes coming up, give advice, share resources, and... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 20, 2020
State Legislative Update Minnesota House and Senate legislative activity Minnesota Senate Republican leadership announced yesterday that they intend for the Senate to come back into session and pass legislation to... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 18, 2020
State Legislative Update Governor’s State of the State update Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, today announcing that he will no... Continue Reading →
State and Federal Legislative Update: March 17, 2020
State Legislative Update Overnight, the House and Senate passed a second funding package to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The House passed the bill 108-0, and the Senate passed it 55-0. The... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State Names Bill Maki as Vice Chancellor, Finance and Facilities
Bill Maki ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Bill Maki to serve as vice chancellor for... Continue Reading →
