There were many outstanding nominees this year, with a total of 55 nominations in four categories. Thank you to all of those who nominated colleagues. Letters were sent to all nominees and nominators, which included the nomination information. What a great way to recognize outstanding service to the university and community. Nominations are reviewed and finalists recommended by campus colleagues […]
By MacGregor SharpeMarch 27, 2024 MOORHEAD — Minnesota State University Moorhead is getting ready to offer courses that have no costs connected to textbooks, resources or materials. They’re called Z-degrees. The state is giving MSUM $100,000, to develop the courses. The average student spends between roughly $700 to $1,200 for books and supplies. Z-degrees will be unveiled in the spring of […]
Karen Qualey has been named Interim Executive Director of Library Services at MSUM. Karen joined MSUM in 2019 as Director of Online Learning, leading a dynamic team that provides instructional support to campus colleagues. Together, this team achieved increased visibility of their work by collaborating with other departments, including the library. Karen holds an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s […]
Instructional Designers Catherine Artac and Stephen Beckermann will present along with Karen Qualey, Director of Online Learning, to the Minnesota Learning Commons Coordinating Committee on February 6, 2020. Their presentation centers on how to develop a sense of belonging in online courses through strategies and practices that promote student engagement, cultural responsivity & inclusiveness, and communities of inquiry.
Meet MSUM’s Director of Online Learning, Karen Qualey. She is excited to team with faculty to expand how we provide students with access to dynamic and engaging online courses. Start date: July 8, 2019 Q: What drew you to MSUM?A: I’m a Dragon! I have two undergraduate degrees and an Educational Leadership Specialist degree from MSUM. My master’s degree and teaching […]