Using Pressbook to Enhance OER delivery

June 21 – July 10, 2022 Pressbooks is an online platform designed to encourage self-publication under a Creative Commons license.  It is easy to use and provides a variety of options for including media such as images and videos.  This short course will introduce you to the platform, walk you through creating a free account, and provide you with tools […]

Date management in D2L short course starting Monday

Skills to manage course dates to improve student engagement June 20 – July 10, 2022 Description  By the end of this three-week course, you will be able to use D2L Brightspace tools (including the Import/Export/Copy Components, Manage Dates, and Brightspace Pulse) to effectively course facilitation for student motivation.  You will be provided with efficient ways to offset dates from previously […]

Campus Steam Distribution System Maintenance June 20-July 1

Maintenance of the campus steam distribution system is planned for June 20 through July 1.  The steam will be off to all campus buildings during this time.  This will cause a disruption to the temperatures in the buildings as they will be colder than normal.  It is advised that individuals dress appropriately and have a sweater or another layer to […]

Juneteenth: Then, Now, Here. – Event June 21

Juneteenth: Then, Now, Here. Carl Griffin and Gregory Reed met as Minnesota State University Moorhead students in 1968. Carl gave the speech at MSUM’s memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, which helped implement Project E-Quality, a program that gave scholarships to students of color. Gregory was one of the original Project E-Quality graduates 50 years ago. After graduating, they both […]

MDEA Carryover Changes for 2023

The temporary carryover rules due to the pandemic end this year. There will no longer be an unlimited carryover for the MDEA going into the 2023 plan year. The maximum amount of $570 may be carried into 2023. Expenses incurred in 2022 must be submitted by the 2022 filing deadline of February 28. 2023. Unreimbursed funds remaining in the MDEA […]