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MSUSA: How hard it is to study part-time and work

I picked up this Minnesota State University Student Association handout on part-time students and their debt — I think it was at a recent legislative hearing — and found some of the stories pretty powerful. The handout is above, but here are a few snippets that struck me: From MSU-Moorhead: “It’s a constant, sickening pressure…
by Alex Friedrich

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What the MN Private College Council prez says about the State Grant

What the MN Private College Council prez says about the State Grant

Although yesterday’s story, MnSCU students concerned over a proposed State Grant increase, was ultimately an issue between MnSCU students and the governor / Office of Higher Education, I wanted to get the voice of private colleges. After all, their students are among those getting the largest shares of the governor’s proposed $80 million increase to…
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Notes in the Margins: Grading software, faculty pay and tighter security

How grading software fails students Having a program grade papers would apparently free teachers to do other things, but I think it would be a mistake. Why? As a teacher, I may begin to understand students by their conversation or how they respond in class, but when they actually have to put their thoughts on paper,…
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Proposed State Grant increase concerns MnSCU students

A proposed record boost in the state's main post-secondary financial aid program is drawing criticism from student leaders at Minnesota state colleges and universities, who say they wouldn't get their fair share of the increase.

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Dooher, Specht vie for Education Minnesota presidency

Dooher, Specht vie for Education Minnesota presidency

Tom Dooher, president of the state's teachers' union, Education Minnesota, faces a challenge from Denise Specht as he seeks a third term next week.
by Tom Dooher

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MnSCU students concerned over a proposed State Grant increase

MnSCU students concerned over a proposed State Grant increase

LISTEN: MPR’s Alex Friedrich discusses the State Grant increase A proposed record boost in the state’s main post-secondary financial aid program is drawing criticism from student leaders at Minnesota state colleges and universities, who say they wouldn’t get their fair share of the increase. Gov. Mark Dayton is asking for an $80 million increase over…
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Why the Senate is trying to save puppies

Why the Senate is trying to save puppies

Look, I could go on and on about why I’m posting this, that it’s about a section of the Senate higher-ed bill that requires Minnesota higher-ed research facilities that use dogs or cats in experiments — and which plan on destroying them at the end — to first offer them to an animal rescue organization.…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why more is always better in Senate oversight of higher education

Why more is always better in Senate oversight of higher education

Some senators were apparently so concerned over the recent multimillion-dollar contract buyout of fired University of Minnesota basketball coach Tubby Smith that yesterday they named an amendment after him. The “Tubby Smith” proposal for the U would prohibit state appropriations from going toward the buyouts at the U’s athletic department. The Senate adopted it, even…
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State considers new ways of testing students

State considers new ways of testing students

For students and teachers in Minnesota, this time of year is all about testing. The reading, writing, math and science tests tell state and federal officials how students and schools are performing. Some educators are saying it's time to reevaluate the tests Minnesota students undergo.
by Tim Post

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Interim shuffle at MnSCU

Interim shuffle at MnSCU

I was too busy covering the Senate higher-education omnibus bill to get to post on some temporary job changes announced yesterday by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. North Hennepin Community College President John O’Brien will be heading to the central office to be interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs on…
by Alex Friedrich

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