The State of Minnesota’s 91st Legislature passed Senate File 2415 in the spring 2019 session. This bill included a directive for the Minnesota State colleges and universities system, stating that three additional colleges must offer the opportunity to earn a Z-Degree by the academic year 2020-2021. It’s now Fall 2020 and Minnesota State is offering five new zero cost degrees (Z-Degrees) at five different colleges, developed in just 12 months. Attendees will learn of the struggles, the shared victories, and the commitment needed to do the seemingly impossible.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn how Minnesota State in one year, expanded from 1 to 6 colleges offering Zero Textbook Cost (Z) Degrees: •Building a Foundation with OER •Assessing Readiness to offer a Z Degree •Supporting the Work •Managing and Meeting the Challenge •Promoting the Results Resources will be shared for those who wish to reuse or modify our approach.
Director of Innovations, Minnesota State colleges and universities
I currently serve as the Innovation Program Director in the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. I enjoy conversations about anything related to innovation in higher education, including artificial intelligence, extended reality, online learning, pedagogy, and more... Read More →
