False Unemployment Claims

NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES We need you to be aware that the nation-wide problem with fraudulent unemployment claims related to COVID has now been detected that impacts a current MinnState employee. A malicious actor used their personal data to file a false unemployment claim and set up the payment to be routed elsewhere.  It is important that you are aware of this […]

Professional development opportunities

The Office of Online Learning, as well as MinnState, have a number of summer professional development opportunities available. Review the short courses, as well as the webinars, for a wealth of options that can be easily registered for through MinnState’s ASA Events website. Should you find something of interest on the list below (registration fees paid for by the Office […]

Faculty awarded $19,561 for ‘Shark Tank’ Presentation

MSUM faculty were awarded $19,561 (full funding) for their Minnesota Innovation Grant “Shark Tank” Presentation, “Finding Refuge: Using GIS Technology to unite natural, historical, cultural, and creative experiences in the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.” The Finding Refuge grant committee includes: Professor Travis Dolence (Distance Learning/Web Librarian), Professor Alex Fogarty (Graphic Communications), Professor Tonya “TJ” Hansen (Economics), Dr. David Kramer (Technical […]

Short recognized as Board of Trustees 2020 Outstanding Educator

Professor Sherry Short, School of Art, has been recognized as a Board of Trustees 2020 Outstanding Educator. Minnesota State has released a short video featuring the award winners. This link will take you directly to Professor Short’s segment: https://youtu.be/dCfE6Euvpbg?t=356 From the citation by the Board of Trustees: This excellent teacher is motivated by her desire to provide curriculum that is […]