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.
I currently serve as the Project Manager - NextGen Student Implementation team 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... Read More →
