2026’s Frontline Conference Registration is now open

Registration The Frontline Conference Registration is now open on the Frontline Conference SharePoint site for AFSCME and MAPE employees. The cost is $205/person and includes lunch Wednesday, dinner Wednesday (at the banquet), as well as breakfast and lunch Thursday. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Erwin at jennifer.erwin@rctc.edu for AFSCME or Nicole Emerson at Nicole.emerson@southcentral.edu for MAPE. Hotel […]

Upcoming Update to Report Access – Minimal Impact for Users

On March 23, our university will transition our reporting system (SSRS, also known as “MSUM Reports”) to a new server environment. This update is required because the operating system supporting the current server is reaching its end‑of‑life this summer. What does this mean for you? For most employees, nothing will change about how you access these reports. The same report […]

Accessibility Tip: Review VPATs Before You Request Purchase

Before submitting a request to purchase or renew digital tools, accessibility must be part of the review process. A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a vendor-completed document that explains how a product meets accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Reviewing a VPAT helps ensure the technology we adopt is usable by individuals with disabilities and aligns with ADA […]

Due This Month: Required Annual Training

Required Annual Training: Due March 31, 2026 Minnesota State is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and ethical work environment. The Annual Required Training Program for new and existing employees supports this goal by providing required statutory training that supports board policies and system procedures. This sets the foundation for a safe, respectful, and welcoming culture at all our campuses […]

Last call for Dragon Excellence Award nominations

Dragon Excellence Awards Nomination Form | Nominations due Friday, March 13  Western superstition considers Friday the 13th an unlucky day. So, get your Dragon Excellence Award nominations in before the end of the day Friday, March 13! Read more.   Awards will be presented at the Celebration of Our Dragon Employees on April 29.