Distance Learning Research conducted by MSUM’s Department of Leadership and Learning

By Caitlin Wilts, Marketing Intern As the COVID-19 crisis unfolded, the Department of Leadership and Learning at MSUM saw how the levels of stress and expectations of school staff were elevated. Faculty members teaching in the doctoral educational leadership program—Julie Swaggert, Ximena Suarez-Sousa, Boyd Bradbury, Mike Coquyt, and Chris Mills—developed a survey to learn about teachers’ and administrators’ experiences transitioning […]

MSUM graduate programs recognized in national ‘best online programs’ lists

Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Healthcare Management programs were included on two best online programs lists by EduMed. Rankings were determined using seven metrics, including online learning opportunity, affordability, and student support. Schools must also offer their healthcare programs at least partially online and hold active regional accreditation. MSUM’s […]

Lisa Stewart presented on literary instruction to ed leaders

Dr. Lisa H. Stewart, Psychology and School Psychology Professor, was the invited speaker at the final District Assembly meeting of the University of Minnesota Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) on May 28. Over 80 educational leaders from throughout the state attended. Her (virtual) talk was titled “Unpacking Effective Literacy Instruction and Professional Learning: What Every Leader Needs […]

Alumnus Bob Indihar named executive director of MREA

MSUM alumnus Bob Indihar has been named the next executive director to lead the Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA). He holds a specialist degree and a master’s in educational administration from MSUM and a superintendent degree from St. Mary’s University. Indihar started his career teaching math and science at the secondary level in Detroit Lakes. He became the principal of Moose […]