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 […]

Stick Around for Grad School

Graduate programs earn distinctions Students and working professionals recognize the value of lifelong learning – for professional advancement and development, and personal growth and fulfillment. At MSUM, you don’t necessarily have to stay in Moorhead to get your graduate degree. Most graduate programs are completely online or offered as a hybrid option. Those that aren’t are generally master’s degree programs […]

Focus on Faculty Lunch with Julie Swaggert

Join us for lunch at 12:30 p.m. today in the Faculty Development Center to hear Julie share some of her experiences, opportunities and insights from her time spent last month working with administrators and teachers at the School of Hope in Zambia, Africa. Julie teaches in the Ed Leadership graduate online program and serves as the program coordinator.

Dr. Julie Swaggert and Dr. Mike Coquyt (Educational Leadership) present at the Minnesota eLearning Summit

Dr. Swaggert and Dr. Coquyt presented at the University of Northwestern on July 30th. Their session was titled, “Building Community and Relationships in the Online Classroom.” Their session focused on teaching strategies and techniques online educators can use to enhance student engagement, collaboration and relationship building. Creating authentic learning experiences, personal and timely feedback, asynchronous and synchronous teaching strategies and […]