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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
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SUMMARY:Michigan – 2026 MHEC Annual State Visits
DESCRIPTION:MHEC President Susan Heegaard will visit Lansing for meetings with commissioners\, legislators\, and other higher education leaders. \nIf you would like the opportunity to connect with MHEC staff while they’re in Michigan\, please contact Samra Asghedom\, MHEC manager of external relations and strategic initiatives\, to check availability at (612) 677-2764.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/michigan-2026-mhec-annual-state-visits/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260421T045744
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SUMMARY:Minnesota – 2026 MHEC Annual State Visits
DESCRIPTION:MHEC President Susan Heegaard will visit St. Paul for meetings with commissioners\, legislators\, and other higher education leaders. \nIf you would like the opportunity to connect with MHEC staff while they’re in Minnesota\, please contact Samra Asghedom\, MHEC manager of external relations and strategic initiatives\, to check availability at (612) 677-2764.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/minnesota-2026-mhec-annual-state-visits/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Samra Asghedom":MAILTO:samraa@mhec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T045744
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SUMMARY:Career & Technical Education Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:Building on the strong momentum from our dual enrollment work this summer\, MHEC is excited to launch our first CTE Advisory Group meeting. This new space is designed to bring together partners across states to explore the role of career and technical education within the dual enrollment ecosystem\, share promising practices\, and learn from one another. Questions about this meeting may be directed to Dr. Carrie Wandler\, Senior Director of Policy Initiatives.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/career-technical-education-advisory-group/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260421T045744
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SUMMARY:Ohio – 2026 MHEC Annual State Visits
DESCRIPTION:MHEC President Susan Heegaard will visit Columbus for meetings with commissioners\, legislators\, and other higher education leaders. \nIf you would like the opportunity to connect with MHEC staff while they’re in Ohio\, please contact Samra Asghedom\, MHEC manager of external relations and strategic initiatives\, to check availability at (612) 677-2764.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/ohio-2026-mhec-annual-state-visits/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Samra Asghedom":MAILTO:samraa@mhec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260421T045744
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SUMMARY:2026 Executive Committee Meeting - Indianapolis
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Executive Committee Meeting will be held in Indianapolis. Contact Katie Chock with any questions.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2026-executive-committee-meeting-indianapolis/
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260421T045744
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SUMMARY:College Affordability Summit: FAFSA & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 College Affordability Summit will bring together practitioners\, policymakers\, and postsecondary partners to strengthen financial aid efforts across the region. Amid shifting federal policy and evolving local challenges\, this convening aims to share best practices\, deepen cross-state collaboration\, and clarify the roles and responsibilities of all actors in improving student access to financial aid. \nIf you are interested in presenting or facilitating a session at the Summit\, please complete this form to share your proposal. \nSummit Goals\n\nEquip state-level stakeholders to address emerging topics related to college affordability that advances states’ postsecondary attainment and workforce development goals.\nStrengthen intra-state and cross-sector sharing of best practices on college and career attainment\, cost transparency\, financial aid policy\, and FAFSA completion support.\nPromote regional and national collaboration\, with a particular focus on the Midwest\, by highlighting organizations and initiatives advancing FAFSA completion and college affordability and by facilitating dialogue around the sharing of resources and effective practices across states.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/college-affordability-summit/
LOCATION:Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathan McNicholes":MAILTO:jonathanm@mhec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:2026 M-SARA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This in-person meeting will bring our Regional Steering Committee and State Portal Entities together for a full day and a half of timely updates\, goal setting\, and open conversations. Contact Sara Appel\, director of M-SARA\, with any questions.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2026-m-sara-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Big Ten Conference Center\, 5440 Park Place\, Rosemont\, IL 60018
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Appel":MAILTO:saraa@mhec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Commission Meeting – Chicago
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow. Contact Katie Chock with any questions.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2026-annual-commission-meeting-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Chock":MAILTO:katiec@mhec.org
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