Rolando García ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Rolando García to serve as the next president of... Continue Reading →
Michael Berndt Named President of Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College
Michael Berndt ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Michael Berndt to serve as the president of Dakota... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: March 16, 2020
State Updates Changes to the legislative schedule announced The leaders of the four legislative caucuses announced changes to the legislative schedule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a press... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State Extends Spring Break for Students; Moves to Alternate Modes of Delivery
Campuses to remain open; Large events and out-of-state travel cancelled ST. PAUL, Minn., March 12, 2020 – The colleges and universities of Minnesota State who are currently on Spring Break... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: March 10, 2020
Minnesota State updates Senate committee on efforts surrounding COVID-19 Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra spoke with the Senate Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee members earlier today regarding the system's... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: March 6, 2020
House higher education committee hears series of student consumer protection bills A number of bills were heard in the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Division earlier this week with... Continue Reading →
Call for Proposals: 2020 ASA/Equity and Inclusion Conference
We hope you and any interested individuals from your campus will join us on June 4 - 5, 2020, at St. Cloud State University for the 2020 Academic and Student... Continue Reading →
Pay It Forward Funding is Back at the Shark Tank Open
For the third year in a row, Educational Innovations is pleased to provide a unique opportunity for Minnesota State employees attending the Shark Tank Open (STO) – Pay It Forward Funding! Pay It Forward... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: March 3, 2020
Super Tuesday Voters in Minnesota will have an opportunity today to cast a vote to decide who will be the Democratic and Republican nominees for President of the United States.... Continue Reading →
Educational Development Digest | March 2020
Classroom Assessment Techniques Have you heard about CATs? No, not the furry animal that mews, and no, not Campus Academic Technology Teams (CATTs). With all of the acronyms that get... Continue Reading →
Stories of Innovation: Cycling to the 21st Century Technical College
It is said that "necessity is the mother of all creation." If that cliché' holds true, then the world of vocational/technical education should be undergoing a renaissance. Across the nation,... Continue Reading →
Visit the Minnesota State Rooms at the “E”ffordability Summit
March 17 – March 18, 2020 Registration and lunches are FREE! Register Minnesota State is partnering with the University of Wisconsin, Stout, for the annual “E”ffordability Summit: Access The Future.... Continue Reading →
5th Annual Shark Tank Open Presenters Announced
The 5th Annual Shark Tank Open presenters have been announced! Just as in past years, there will be three themed rooms with four presentations each. Faculty and staff will present... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: February 21, 2020
Minnesota State discusses bonding at Capitol Yesterday, Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra and Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Brian Yolitz were before the House Capital Investment division to discuss the... Continue Reading →
Stories of Innovation: Opening Access to Biological Anthropology
How we created an innovative, high quality, open educational resourceBy Katie Nelson, Ph.D. Inver Hills Community College On the first day of class, I frequently ask my students to write... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: February 19, 2020
Committee activity dominates second week of legislative session This week has proven to be busy with lengthy committee agendas and meetings that go into the evening. The first committee deadline... Continue Reading →
Mindfulness & Equity Summit 2020: Present for the Heart Work
Friday, March 27th, 2020, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmMinneapolis College The Mindfulness & Equity Summit: Present for the Heart Work will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about... Continue Reading →
Join Koffee with Karen, Avenues to OER: A panel discussion
Avenues to OER: A panel discussion February 24, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm There are many avenues to begin your OER journey, hear from two Minnesota State faculty members,... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: February 14, 2020
Committee hearings pick up next week The higher education committees did not meet this week, but they will start to hear presentations from the higher education systems next week. On... Continue Reading →
Register for the 2020 Accessibility Symposium
March 20, 20209:00 am - 4:00 pm Attend in-person at Minnesota State University, Mankato or online via Zoom View the agenda This conference brings together learning space design staff, accessibility... Continue Reading →
Meet the 2020 STAR Symposium Keynote Speakers!
The award-winning STAR Symposium celebrates excellence in teaching and learning by providing an avenue for individuals to share best practices, ideas, and resources with colleagues. The symposium includes 24 concurrent... Continue Reading →
Register for the 5th Annual Shark Tank Open!
Thursday, March 26, 20204:00 - 8:30 pm Sheraton Bloomington Hotel5601 West 78th Street Bloomington, MN 55439 The Shark Tank Open is Minnesota State Educational Innovation’s premier innovation event, drawing educators... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Darwin Day by exploring an innovation funded open textbook!
February 12, 2020 is Darwin Day! Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology received innovation funding from Minnesota State Educational Innovations after faculty presented their idea to a panel of... Continue Reading →
Finalists Named for the Presidency of North Hennepin Community College
ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 12, 2020 – Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of North Hennepin Community College (NHCC). The candidates are Rolando... Continue Reading →
Minnesota State Seeks Members for MN REFLECT Cohort
Minnesota State is seeking members for a two-year cohort within the MN REFLECT project. The project brings together faculty from across disciplines, institutions, and experience to participate in a Scholarship... Continue Reading →
Stories of Innovation: A Mindful Path Toward Equity
By jenny sippel, Minneapolis College "Consider sitting in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you think you do not have the time, then consider sitting for an hour." Seeing... Continue Reading →
Future Focus 20/20: Supporting Adult Learners
Adults have different needs and expectations than 'traditional' students who are enrolling right after high school. Join us May 18 – 19, 2020 for the Adult Learner Institute at Inver... Continue Reading →
Legislative Update: February 5, 2020
Special election results Yesterday, voters in two legislative districts – House District 30A and House District 60A – cast their ballots in special elections to determine who will represent them... Continue Reading →
Save the Date & Alert Your Colleagues: CTE Works! Summit November 3-4, 2020
Save the Date - 2020 CTE Works! Summit Tuesday, November 3 – Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Center, MN Who Participates in the CTE Works! Summit?... Continue Reading →
Finalists Named for the Presidency of Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College
Minnesota State has named three finalists in the search for the next president of Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) and Inver Hills Community College (IHCC). The candidates are Michael Berndt,... Continue Reading →
