Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Faculty Learning Community – Jan. 30 – Apr.23

Faculty are welcome to sign up for the upcoming Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Learning Community through the Network for Educational Development (NED) at MinnState. The limit for participation is 30 people, so you are encouraged to sign up soon, and no later than January 27. In this learning community, you’ll have the opportunity to examine how well our current practices align […]

Remembering Donald Nicklay

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and long-time colleague, Donald Nicklay.  He began working at MSUM in 1980 until his retirement in 2012. A graveside service, with full military honors, was held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Fargo National Cemetary. Here is a link to his obituary: Donald Nicklay Obituary […]

Discipline Specific Learning Communities for Faculty: Accounting, Health & Exercise Science, Economics, Math, and Cross-Discipline

Minnesota State received funding through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund to support faculty members within disciplines to come together to explore culturally responsive teaching practices. This spring the discipline-specific learning communities are Accounting; Health & Exercise Science; Economics; Math; and Cross-Discipline (prior approval required). All participants will receive the e-book for Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. […]

Minnesota higher education system wants $350 million, tuition freeze

If a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities budget request were approved by lawmakers, tuition would be frozen for students at the state’s 33 public colleges and universities. By Robin Huebner, The Forum (Reprinted with permission)January 11, 2023 MOORHEAD — As Minnesota lawmakers mull how to spend a historic budget surplus, the system overseeing the state’s 33 public colleges and universities wants […]