Last Call to Sign-up for Winter Book Club

A discussion of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. The discussion will be held as a three-part series, with two in-person and one online option for each part. Register Here Deadline for registration: January 4, 2024 For questions, email the Office of Human Resources at HR@mnstate.edu. MSUM is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need […]

Office of Online Learning January Events

The Office of Online Learning has a number of trainings this month and throughout the semester. Our Core Tools Overview for New Faculty and Staff is Thursday, January 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. in LI 124 or https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/96280624925. Introduction to Core Tools will present the basic overviews of MSUM’s core technologies including Microsoft 365, D2L Brightspace, Zoom, and Kaltura Mediaspace. We […]

NED webinar: Semester Start Reminders for AI, January 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Semester Start Reminders for AI January 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. This webinar is an overview of teaching with AI resources that were created, curated, and shared across Minnesota State in 2023. This introductory webinar on AI reviews these topics:  Developing an approach Assessing the impact of AI in assignments Crafting a course policy  Engaging students Framing conversations about AI […]

Update to IRS Mileage Rate- Employee Reimbursements

Hello! There has been a change to the IRS mileage rate for employee travel regarding expense reimbursements. Effective January 1st, 2024, the rate will increase from 65.5 to 67 cents per mile if a state vehicle is not available. If a state vehicle is offered but the employee declines and travels in his or her own vehicle, the reimbursement rate […]