Midwestern Higher Education Compact

?? Exciting News! ?? I'm thrilled to share that I successfully completed the Creative Commons Certificate Program for Educators! ??? This 10-week course has equipped me with invaluable knowledge on using OER (open educational resources) to better serve the students I work with. I’ve learned how to create, adapt, and share educational materials that are open and accessible to all, which will greatly enhance my ability to provide affordable and equitable resources. I'm excited to apply these insights as I continue supporting students and fostering a more inclusive learning environment! This experience was made possible thanks to the scholarship provided by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, and I also want to thank the ALI Affordable Learning Committee for their support throughout the review process. #OER #CreativeCommons #OpenEducation #HigherEd #AffordableLearning #StudentSuccess #AffordableLearning #StudentSuccess

Interesting read from New America!

Great to see some of our OER Kansas Action Team members represented at the OpenEd Conference: Lee Miller, Barton Community College; Claire Nickerson, Fort Hays State University; Heather Mac Bean, University of Kansas. ? #OERStateActionTeams #OpenEd24 #OpenEducation

There's still time to register for the Open Education Conference next week. You can attend in person (in beautiful Providence, RI!) or virtually. Don't miss this opportunity to share and learn about open educational resources, open pedagogy, and open education initiatives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8s_mRpR

We're excited to host another webinar with Creative Commons later this month. Be sure to join host Jennifer Parks, and our guests CC's Jennryn Wetzler and CC Alumna Cindy Kristof on Thursday, October 24, at 2 p.m. CT. We'll get to hear about Cindy's journey through the CC Certificate program. Learn tips for getting through the course content and how being CC Certified has impacted Cindy's work in open education. #OpenEducation #CCCertified #LifelongLearning https://lnkd.in/gFf_C6n7

Start EDUCAUSE 2024 with a boost! We look forward to hosting our MHEC Technologies Community for a regional networking breakfast on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 a.m. CT, during EDUCAUSE. We also welcome Midwest institutional CIOs and academic leaders attending the conference who are from public and private (not-for-profit) institutions to this event. This breakfast is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with your Midwest peers. Join Breanne Hegg, vice president of programs and contracts, Debra K., director of technology initiatives, and Dirk Huggett, chair of the MHEC Technologies, who will highlight the work of the Technologies Community. MHEC looks forward to connecting with you in San Antonio! For more details, reach out to Deb. https://lnkd.in/gift_y4e #EDU24 #ITLeadership #ValueOfIT

Our IT Leadership Launchpad series continues in one week (10/8 at 1:30 p.m. CT)! Don't miss Marty Mark, chief information officer at the University of Northern Iowa, who will facilitate the conversation as we delve into strategies for aligning IT initiatives with specific institutional values and cultures, using relatable examples to spark discussion and inspire creative solutions. Your host for this event will be Debra K., director of technology initiatives at MHEC. https://lnkd.in/gt7Xsstq #CultureClub #ITLeadership #ValueOfIT

Kick off your EDUCAUSE experience on a high note! Join the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) as we celebrate our Technologies Community at a regional networking breakfast on Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 a.m. CT. If you are a representative from a public or private (not-for-profit) institution in the Midwest, we invite you to join us! Breanne Hegg, vice president of programs and contracts, Debra K., director of technology initiatives, and Dirk Huggett, chair of the MHEC Technologies Community and assistant chief information officer of the North Dakota University System will welcome you to San Antonio as they highlight the work of MHEC and the Technologies Community. While you enjoy your southwestern breakfast, you’ll have ample opportunity to engage in meaningful breakfast conversations with your peers. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and collaborate with peers from across the Midwest. For more information, contact Deb. https://lnkd.in/gift_y4e #EDU24 #ITLeadership #CollectiveProblemSolving #Midwest

Don't miss tomorrow's first conversation: This will be the first in our series "IT Leadership Launchpad: Transforming Real-World Challenges into Triumphs." Debra K. will welcome a leader among MHEC's Technologies Community, Dr. Chet Strebe, who will facilitate us through effective strategies for communicating IT's value to diverse campus stakeholders using engaging, scenario-based discussions. We'll also practice translating “tech talk” into accessible language and building strong cross-departmental connections. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership toolkit by registering for this first session! https://lnkd.in/gB5cGr4r #BreakingDownSilos #ITLeadership #ValueOfIT

We are incredibly grateful to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) for the opportunity to connect with attendees at their annual conference during this morning's Midwest meet and greet! Special thanks to Samra Asghedom and Jonathan McNicholes, MAPL, for representing us and building valuable connections. As we continue our important work to boost FAFSA completion and increase postsecondary attainment across the Midwest, collaborations like these play a key role in ensuring success for all students. Looking forward to more impactful conversations and initiatives! #PostsecondarySuccess #MidwestCollaboration #FAFSACompletion #NCAN2024