New fatherhood and golf passion inspire Kid Caddie 

“Once you have a kid, your focus becomes how to cherish those experiences and create memorable moments with them,” he says.  That’s what Ben Fairbanks said when he first created the Kid Caddie, “a golf club carrier that transforms your stroller into a push cart so you can bring your kids golfing.”  His design allows golf to be enjoyed by […]

Minnesota State system freezes tuition for most college students, but some fees could rise

Minnesota lawmakers required the freeze, and some trustees suggested asking for additional flexibility. Many schools, including St. Cloud State University, are facing budget cuts. By Liz Navratil Star Tribune JUNE 18, 2024 — 4:38PM Trustees for the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities on Tuesday (June 18, 2024) agreed to freeze tuition for most undergraduate students, though some could […]

Entering Time & Absence in Workday

Workday is coming! Time to review some time entry basics. Until we can log in to Workday, we can review how to enter time so we are ready for go-live. In Workday, employees can enter, edit, and submit their time, which is then routed to their manager for approval. The basic steps are here; for more resources, see the third box below. Important to Note Resources on Entering Time and Absence The NextGen Training team has developed resources to help you […]

Workday Wednesdays Conclude on June 26 

The upcoming Workday Wednesday session, Countdown to Go-Live, offers participants a chance to engage with the project team and ask questions as we approach go-live on July 1, 2024. Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to attend! Countdown to Go-Live: June 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST Join us for our final session as we countdown to the exciting […]

EEC ‘Lil Dragon Bakery Wagon!!

The children of the Early Education Center will be having a Bakery Wagon on Thursday, June 27! We’ll be walking around campus selling baked good that have made to share with our Dragon family! If you’d like us to plan to stop by your office please email Lacey and let her know! We’ll try to make it to as many […]