Workshop: Getting Started with Desire2Learn Who: MSUM Instructors — either new or currently using D2L What: “Getting Started with Desire2Learn” Workshop When: Thursday, January 6, 9:00 am -12 noon, Library 222 Summary: Join us for a three-hour, hands-on session for instructors who are planning to, or are just starting to, use Desire2Learn (D2L). The first two hours will be dedicated […]
Jazz has been referred to as the only musical art form born in America. From its roots to the music of the present day, every type of jazz created will be discussed, analyzed and listened to in class. In class performances and guest lecturers will illuminate topics relevant to specific instruments and genres. The instructor, Dr. Allen Carter, has been […]
The Fall Semester commencement ceremony takes place Thursday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. in Nemzek Fieldhouse. 408 students have applied for graduation; more than 280 are expected to participate in the ceremony. Live streaming video of the commencement ceremony can be viewed at www.mnstate.edu/dragonradio. Alumna Margie Bailly will be the commencement speaker. Bailly is currently Executive Director of the Fargo […]
The interim report of the Task Force on Retention and Graduation Rate Improvement is now available on the Academic Affairs home page (lower right hand corner), or by following this link: http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/Grad-Retention%20TF/University%20Task%20Force%20Interim%20Report%20Dec.%202010.pdf
By Amy Dalyrymple The Forum Edna Szymanski takes it personally if a student doesn’t graduate. The Minnesota State University Moorhead president appointed a task force to find out why the university’s graduation rate is lower than the rate at similar schools. And now she wants to use that data to start fixing it. The university task force on retention and […]