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SUMMARY:Navigating Professional and Occupational Licensure Requirements: What Community and Technical Colleges Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Are you prepared for the upcoming changes to NC-SARA policy for professional licensure programs? Do you have processes in place to meet all Title IV requirements? Join us for an engaging\, interactive session that will empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate this work effectively. \nYou will learn how to identify which programs are directly affected by the new policy and existing regulations. We’ll break down the implications for both Title IV and non-Title IV programs and help you understand the significance of the upcoming July 1 NC-SARA policy changes. You’ll also learn about specific considerations for student location policies\, written attestation exceptions\, researching educational requirements\, and disclosures\, helping your institution remain compliant. We’ll provide real-world examples and best practices from institutions that have successfully implemented these strategies. You’l have the opportunity to interact directly with experts from Higher Education Licensure Pros who will address your questions and provide clarity on the most challenging aspects of implementation\, ensuring you leave with the confidence to tackle these changes head-on. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is essential for community and technical college administrators\, compliance staff\, program directors\, and anyone involved in managing licensure compliance at your institution. \nPresenters\n\nKris Maul\, JD\, Co-Founder and Principal\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC\nNan Kalke\, PhD\, Co-Founder and Principal\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/navigating-professional-and-occupational-licensure-requirements-what-community-and-technical-colleges-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
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SUMMARY:Two States\, One Mission: FAFSA Completion Insights from IA & NE
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore different strategies for data sharing and outreach to students that have driven increases in FAFSA completion in Iowa and Nebraska. With FAFSA completion now a graduation requirement in Nebraska\, educators\, policymakers\, and community leaders are working to ensure a smooth and effective implementation. This session will provide an in-depth look at Nebraska’s journey to making FAFSA completion mandatory\, from legislative hurdles to successful implementation strategies. Attendees will gain insights into Nebraska’s unique public/private collaboration with EducationQuest Foundation\, a nonprofit providing free college planning services with a mission to improve access to higher education\, highlighting key initiatives\, the development of essential resources like implementation guides\, training programs\, and financial incentives for FAFSA events. \nThe Bureau of Iowa College Aid at the Iowa Department of Education will discuss how Iowa’s automated data-sharing system pushes weekly student-level FAFSA Completion data to all public\, and participating private\, high schools each week. The session will cover how the statewide system was set up\, necessary partnerships to make it happen\, and how school personnel are able to utilize these reports\, combined with Iowa College Aid’s free programs and services to successfully increase FAFSA completion for the State of Iowa. \nPresenters\n\nElizabeth Yaddof\, Community Engagement Consultant\, Bureau of Iowa College Aid\nChristina Sibaouih\, Section Chief\, Community Engagement\, Bureau of Iowa College Aid\nRitchie Morrow\, Financial Aid Officer\, Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education\nDaphne Hall\, Senior Vice President\, College Access Programs\, EducationQuest Foundation\nRegan Anson\, Vice President\, Communications\, EducationQuest Foundation\nEric Drumheller\, Vice President\, Grants & Scholarships\, EducationQuest Foundation\nJenny Parks\, Ed.D.\, Vice President\, Policy and Research\, MHEC (Moderator)\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/two-states-one-mission-fafsa-completion-insights-from-ia-ne/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
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SUMMARY:Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Instructors and the Fallout of the HLC CE Credentialing Clarification
DESCRIPTION:Concurrent enrollment (dual credit) instructors\, and their high school administrators\, were interviewed for two peer reviewed and published research studies over the impact of the various Higher Learning Commission credentialing changes from the last decade. Through the lens of principal-agent theory\, the studies highlight the reasoning\, variables\, and commonalities behind why concurrent enrollment instructors did or did not complete the required coursework before credentialing deadlines to maintain their eligibility as a concurrent enrollment instructor\, and how those thoughts aligned and diverged from their high school administrators. Recommendations for future policy decisions around concurrent enrollment instructor credentialing will be offered. \nPresenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Schneider\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/concurrent-enrollment-ce-instructors-and-the-fallout-of-the-hlc-ce-credentialing-clarification/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T151556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T090906Z
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SUMMARY:Access to and Success in Dual Enrollment Courses in Indiana and North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:Based on ongoing evaluations of dual credit programs in Indiana and North Carolina\, the session will provide an overview of the variation in dual enrollment implementation practices and factors affecting students’ access to and success in college-level courses in these two states. The results are based on administrative participation and performance data in North Carolina and data collected through surveys and interviews in both states. One state predominantly uses high school teachers as dual credit instructors and another one primarily uses college instructors. As a result\, there are challenges that are unique to each state for high school and college partners providing access to and promoting success in dual enrollment classes. \nThere are also implementation challenges that are common across the states. In addition\, a variety of other factors can impact implementation\, which include staff’s attitudes\, the quality of the high school-higher ed partnership\, student recruitment and awareness\, personnel\, financial factors\, and district and college policies. The presentation will address the ways in which factors that affect student success in dual enrollment also affect student access to dual enrollment courses and will propose strategies to increase both access and success to help students historically underrepresented in college take and succeed in dual enrollment courses. \nParticipants will learn about dual enrollment programs in Indiana and North Carolina and the factors that affect student participation and success. \nPresenters\nNina ArshavskyNina Arshavsky is a Senior Research Specialist at the Early College Research Center/SERVE Center at UNC-Greensboro. Dr. Arshavsky’s research and evaluation projects focus on STEM\, dual credit\, and early college model\, which she has been studying for over 16 years. Dr. Arshavsky is a co-author of the book\, published in 2022 by Harvard Education Press\, that describes research and evaluation on early colleges: Early Colleges as a Model for Schooling: Creating New Pathways for Access to Higher Education. Dr. Arshavsky is involved in evaluation of two Early College expansion projects in Indiana and an evaluation of a state-wide dual enrollment program in North Carolina. \nDr. Julie Edmunds is Director of the Early College Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she leads a team of researchers looking at early college\, dual enrollment\, career pathways\, and postsecondary access and success. She has been studying early college and dual enrollment for 20 years and has authored or co-authored over 30 articles and a book\, Early Colleges as a Model for Schooling: Creating New Pathways for Access to Higher Education. Dr. Edmunds has also been a program analyst for the U.S. Department of Education\, an elementary school teacher\, and a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. \n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/access-to-and-success-in-dual-enrollment-courses-in-indiana-and-north-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000
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SUMMARY:Creative Commons Certificate Alumna Angelique Carson on OER
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will share an overview of the Creative Commons (CC) Certificate courses in open licensing and how to take advantage of the 15% discount on registration through the CC’s partnership with MHEC. CC’s Jennryn Wetzler will share context about the CC Certificate program\, what to expect when taking a course\, and engagement opportunities with the alumni community spanning 66 countries. \nCC Certificate alumna\, Angelique Carson\, will describe her experience in the CC Certificate for Academic Librarians course. Angelique will share tips for getting through the course content\, and how getting CC Certified has helped fuel her passion for OER Advocacy. \nThe CC Certificate is a training program and investment in open advocates\, educators and leaders around the world. CC built the program to strengthen people’s practical expertise in open licensing\, copyright\, and recommended practices in open knowledge and culture movements. The program runs 10-week online courses three times per year; while there are courses for Educators\, Academic Librarians and Open Culture\, everyone is welcome to join. Additionally\, CC offers 1-week “bootcamps” for small groups\, upon request. With CC-recognized open licensing expertise\, graduates note they become the “point people” for open licensing at their institutions. Read what else graduates are saying. Register for an upcoming course. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, Policy and Research\, MHEC (moderator)\nAngelique Carson\, Shared Collections Librarian\, Washington Research Library Consortium\nJennryn Wetzler\, Director of Learning and Training\, Creative Commons\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/creative-commons-certificate-alumna-angelique-carson-discusses-the-program-and-her-passion-for-oer-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T140000
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SUMMARY:Postsecondary Outcomes of High School Dual Enrollment Students: A National and State-by-State Analysis
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will feature new research from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) providing a state-by-state breakdown on postsecondary enrollment and success outcomes for students who participated in dual enrollment with a focus on MHEC states. Tatiana Velasco and John Fink from CCRC will walk through the key takeaways and implications of the report and share a data dashboard to help you understand and interpret the findings for your state. \nPresenters\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, Policy and Research\, MHEC (moderator) \nTatiana Velasco\, PhD\, is a senior research associate at CCRC and an applied microeconomist specializing in the economics of education and labor economics. Velasco examines how students’ transitions into and through postsecondary education affect student outcomes and materialize in advancement in the labor market. \n  \nJohn Fink is a senior research associate and leads CCRC’s research examining how community colleges and their K-12 and university partners are transforming ineffective and inequitable student transitions from high school to college and career by strengthening dual enrollment programs and improving community college transfer pathways. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/postsecondary-outcomes-of-high-school-dual-enrollment-students-a-national-and-state-by-state-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Commons Certificate Program: Getting an alumna’s perspective and tips!
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight an overview of the Creative Commons (CC) Certificate courses in open licensing\, and how to take advantage of the 15% discount on registration through the CC’s partnership with MHEC.CC’s Jennryn Wetzler will share context about the CC Certificate program\, what to expect when taking a course\, and engagement opportunities with the alumni community spanning 66 countries. CC Certificate alumna\, Cindy Kristof\, will describe her experience in the CC Certificate for Academic Librarians course\, tips for getting through the course content\, and how getting CC Certified has helped her work in Open Education. \nThe CC Certificate is a training program and investment in open advocates\, educators\, and leaders around the world. CC built the program to strengthen people’s practical expertise in open licensing\, copyright\, and recommended practices in open knowledge and culture movements. The program runs 10-week online courses three times per year; while there are courses for Educators\, Academic Librarians and Open Culture\, everyone is welcome to join. Additionally\, CC offers 1-week “bootcamps” for small groups\, upon request. With CC-recognized open licensing expertise\, graduates note they become the “point people” for open licensing at their institutions. Read what else graduates are saying. \nPresenters\n\nCindy Kristof\, Copyright and Scholarly Communication Librarian\, Kent State University Libraries\nJennryn Wetzler\, Director of Learning and Training\, Creative Commons\nJenny Parks\, Vice President Policy and Research\, MHEC (host)\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/creative-commons-certificate-program-getting-an-alumnas-perspective-and-tips/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T140000
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CREATED:20250211T182414Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Concurrent Enrollment Webinar Series-Webinar 5
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Dual and Concurrent Enrollment on College Completion and Equity: Perspectives from Minnesota and Complete College America\nThis webinar will explore the design of dual/concurrent enrollment programs to connect to and integrate with student success strategies to increase college completion. We will discuss how to shift the focus to center students traditionally underserved in dual/concurrent enrollment programming to achieve equity in outcomes. We will review Minnesota’s P-20 model and its holistic approach to supporting completion and equity. The webinar will also discuss infusing equity in building and designing equity in concurrent enrollment\, highlighting Complete College of America’s work in promoting equitable outcomes in concurrent enrollment. \nAbout the Webinar Series\nExplore how states in the MHEC region are implementing the recommendations from the January 2024 Community College Research Center (CCRC) and College in High School Alliance report\, “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment.” This five-part webinar series showcases practical examples of states operationalizing the report’s three key recommendations: expanding access to dual/concurrent enrollment\, strengthening dual/concurrent enrollment pathways\, and building and sustaining access\, quality\, and success through robust partnerships. Join us to learn how states and systems in the MHEC region are translating these recommendations into effective practices to enhance dual enrollment. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC\nBrandon Protas\, Assistant Vice President for Alliance Engagement\, Complete College America\nJosiah Litant\, Executive Director\, Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2024-concurrent-enrollment-webinar-series-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T130000
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SUMMARY:2024 Concurrent Enrollment Webinar Series-Webinar 4
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is responsible for program quality\, so who’s accountable? A look at state approaches to quality assurance nationally and in the MHEC region\nDual and concurrent enrollment programs occupy a shared space\, being neither fully high school or college. Their quality depends on aligning with clear standards in key areas. While others struggle with this complexity\, NACEP\, designed for this space\, excels. Over the past two decades we have added focus\, support\, guidance\, and external accountability to the complexity of the shared space. \nIn 2023\, NACEP received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to explore state approaches to dual and concurrent enrollment quality and craft impactful solutions useful in all 50 states. This critical work aims to build national cohesion\, alignment\, and a standard of expectation for program quality by challenging states to set and support clear expectations for program quality that are met\, measured\, and reported. In this session\, we will share insights on how 12 MHEC states navigate the quality conversation despite varied contexts\, priorities\, and tools as well as early lessons learned from our research to date. \nAbout the Webinar Series\nExplore how states in the MHEC region are implementing the recommendations from the January 2024 Community College Research Center (CCRC) and College in High School Alliance report\, “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment.” This five-part webinar series showcases practical examples of states operationalizing the report’s three key recommendations: expanding access to dual/concurrent enrollment\, strengthening dual/concurrent enrollment pathways\, and building and sustaining access\, quality\, and success through robust partnerships. Join us to learn how states and systems in the MHEC region are translating these recommendations into effective practices to enhance dual enrollment. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC\nAmy Williams\, Executive Director\, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)\nDianne Lassai Barker\, Director of State Engagement\, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2024-concurrent-enrollment-webinar-series-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T140000
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SUMMARY:2024 Concurrent Enrollment Webinar Series-Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Indiana’s Blueprint for Strengthening Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Pathways\nJoin us for an engaging webinar on dual enrollment pathways\, including meaningful course sequences\, credit transfer alignment\, and advising and navigational support models. We will begin with an overview of challenges and opportunities in the dual/concurrent enrollment pathways landscape\, both nationally and in the Midwest. Attendees will then learn from Indiana’s experience developing and implementing its general education and CTE pathways\, the Indiana College Core (ICC) and Next Level Programs of Study (NLPS). Presenters will also touch upon Indiana’s efforts to support students in completing the FAFSA and strengthening the quality of instruction. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of dual enrollment pathways and discover innovative practices to support and expand these opportunities for students. \nAbout the Webinar Series\nExplore how states in the MHEC region are implementing the recommendations from the January 2024 Community College Research Center (CCRC) and College in High School Alliance report\, “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment.” This five-part webinar series showcases practical examples of states operationalizing the report’s three key recommendations: expanding access to dual/concurrent enrollment\, strengthening dual/concurrent enrollment pathways\, and building and sustaining access\, quality\, and success through robust partnerships. Join us to learn how states and systems in the MHEC region are translating these recommendations into effective practices to enhance dual enrollment. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC\nJennifer Zinth\, Founder and Principal\, Zinth Consulting\, LLC\nTari Lambert\, Director of Curriculum Initiatives and Transfer Pathways\, Ball State University; and Former Director\, Transfer Indiana\, Indiana Commission for Higher Education\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2024-concurrent-enrollment-webinar-series-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T183333Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Concurrent Enrollment Webinar Series-Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Expanding Access to Dual and Concurrent Enrollment: Ohio’s Innovative Model\nThe number of high school students taking dual or concurrent enrollment courses over the past 20 years has expanded rapidly\, but not all students have had equal access and opportunity to benefit from these early college courses. To broaden the benefits of dual enrollment\, the state of Ohio passed legislation in 2017 establishing the Innovative Program (IP) policy\, allowing waivers to test-based eligibility requirements—a frequently identified barrier to equitable access—for specific high school–college partnerships providing expanded outreach and support for students underrepresented in the state’s dual enrollment program. CCRC and ODHE will discuss the IP policy\, its impact on broadening access to dual enrollment for Black and Hispanic students\, and how the state ultimately shifted in 2022 to permanently permit the use of high school grades as an alternative to standardized testing to determine eligibility for dual enrollment. \nAbout the Webinar Series\nExplore how states in the MHEC region are implementing the recommendations from the January 2024 Community College Research Center (CCRC) and College in High School Alliance report\, “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment.” This five-part webinar series showcases practical examples of states operationalizing the report’s three key recommendations: expanding access to dual/concurrent enrollment\, strengthening dual/concurrent enrollment pathways\, and building and sustaining access\, quality\, and success through robust partnerships. Join us to learn how states and systems in the MHEC region are translating these recommendations into effective practices to enhance dual enrollment. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC\nJohn Fink Senior Research Associate and Program Lead\, Community College Research Center\nSarah Griffin\, Research Associate\, Community College Research Center\nNadia Leary\, College Credit Plus\, Lorain County Community College\nBecky Stewart\, Program Manager for College Credit Plus\, Ohio Department of Higher Education\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2024-concurrent-enrollment-webinar-series-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T183629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092031Z
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SUMMARY:A Course Marking Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:This report outlines a set of recommendations for the development and implementation of open and affordable course marking based on conversations with a nationally representative group of institutional\, system\, and state experts in course marking. Five steps critical to the development of a course marking process are outlined and detailed\, along with takeaways designed to help those interested in developing and implementing course \nTo develop a set of recommendations for the development and implementation of open and affordable course marking\, MHEC convened a nationally representative group of institutional\, system\, and state experts in course marking. This webinar will introduce attendees to the recommendations\, including five steps critical to the development of a course marking process: \n\nDefine your goal(s) and purpose(s) for course marking\nCreate a committee or working group\nIdentify and develop terms and definitions for course marking\nDevelop and document the course marking process\nImplement and communicate the course marking process\n\nAlong with information about the five steps\, presenters will share a set of key takeaways from the recommendations designed to help those interested in developing and implementing course marking at their institution\, system\, or state. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, Policy and Research\, MHEC\nGina Johnson\, Principal & Cofounder\, Data EmpowerED Consulting\nLiliana Diaz\, Policy Analyst\, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/a-course-marking-roadmap/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092100Z
UID:165-1719493200-1719496800@mhec.org
SUMMARY:2024 Concurrent Enrollment Webinar Series-Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar Series\nExplore how states in the MHEC region are implementing the recommendations from the January 2024 Community College Research Center (CCRC) and College in High School Alliance report\, “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment.” This five-part webinar series showcases practical examples of states operationalizing the report’s three key recommendations: expanding access to dual/concurrent enrollment\, strengthening dual/concurrent enrollment pathways\, and building and sustaining access\, quality\, and success through robust partnerships. Join us to learn how states and systems in the MHEC region are translating these recommendations into effective practices to enhance dual enrollment. \nHow States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment: Insights from Wisconsin and Minnesota\nWith the expansion of dual enrollment programs in recent years\, researchers have documented how college and K-12 practitioners are reforming dual enrollment to focus on broadening its benefits for all students. Learn about the “How States and Systems Can Support Practitioner Efforts to Strengthen Dual Enrollment” report\, co-authored by the Community College Research Center and College in High School Alliance. This report aims to amplify the work of these practitioners by providing research-based recommendations for states and systems to support practitioner efforts to strengthen dual enrollment. During today’s webinar learn how the Wisconsin Technical College System used CCRC’s Dual Enrollment Playbook to support program quality and about the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System innovative teacher pipeline work. \nPresenters\n\nBeth Ellie\, Associate Director of Policy Initiatives\, MHEC\nJessie Steiger\, Senior Research Assistant and Postsecondary Education Applied Research (PEAR) Fellow\, Community College Research Center\nAlex Perry\, Policy Advisor at Foresight Law + Policy and Coordinator of the College in High School Alliance\n\nSpecial Guests\n\nKrystle Igbo-Ogbonna\, Director of Student Access and Academic Partnerships at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities\nAnn Westrich\, Education Director-Career Prep/K-12\, Wisconsin Technical College System\nKatie Graf\, Director\, High School Partnerships\, Gateway Technical College\nSamantha Duczak\, Dual Credit Manager\, Gateway Technical College\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2024-concurrent-enrollment-webinar-series-webinar-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T234500
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T190606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092338Z
UID:204-1714471200-1714520700@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Continuing Enrollments in Professional Licensure Programs after July 1
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part webinar: Part 1 is for college and university leaders\, Part 2 is for college and university staff responsible for implementation. \nNew Title IV Certification Procedures regulations are effective July 1. With so many changes coming from the U.S. Department of Education\, it is hard for higher education leaders to keep up. These new regulations significantly expand responsibilities for institutions around professional and occupational licensure programs. As a result\, programs will need to limit enrollment in certain states\, or revise curricula to meet specific licensure requirements\, creating impacts across all institutions. The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) will host Higher Education Licensure Pros for a special two-part session focused on the new regulations\, with Part 1 specifically geared for college and university leaders. \nAre you responsible for implementing the new July 1 Title IV Certification Procedures regulation for your institution? These significantly expanded responsibilities for institutions around professional and occupational licensure programs create many new compliance challenges\, such as updating a student location policy\, creating a written attestation process\, and developing a research and curriculum comparison structure for determining if programs meet educational requirements. In Part 2 of this webinar\, MHEC will continue the discussion with HELP focused on the new regulations\, specifically geared for college and university staff responsible for implementation. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, Policy and Research\, MHEC (moderator)\nKris Maul\, Co-Founder and Principal\, Higher Education Licensure Pros\nNan Kalke\, Co-Founder and Principal\, Higher Education Licensure Pros\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/continuing-enrollments-in-professional-licensure-programs-after-july-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092455Z
UID:214-1713880800-1713884400@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Get Certified by Creative Commons
DESCRIPTION:The CC Certificate is a training program and investment in open advocates\, educators and leaders around the world. CC built the program to strengthen people’s practical expertise in open licensing\, copyright\, and recommended practices in open knowledge and culture movements. The program runs 10-week online courses three times per year; while there are courses for Educators\, Academic Librarians and Open Culture\, everyone is welcome to join. Additionally\, CC offers 1-week “bootcamps” for small groups\, upon request. With CC-recognized open licensing expertise\, graduates note they become the “point people” for open licensing at their institutions. Read what else graduates are saying in CC testimonials. \nIn this webinar\, Jennryn Wetzler will share an overview of the courses and our alumni program for over 1700 graduates in 65 countries. Molly Ledermann\, Washtenaw Community College Faculty Librarian and Michigan OER Network Steering Committee member\, will describe her experience in the CC Certificate course\, and how getting CC Certified has helped her work in Open Education. Craig Finlay\, OER and STEM Librarian at the University of Nebraska Omaha Libraries will describe his experience in the CC Certificate course and how he subsequently partnered with CC to develop a microcredential course\, based on CC Certificate content\, called Open Educational Resources for Librarians and Educators. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC (moderator)\nJennryn Wetzler\, Director of Learning and Training\, Creative Commons\nMolly Ledermann\, Faculty Librarian\, Washtenaw Community College\nCraig Finlay\, OER and STEM Librarian\, University of Nebraska Omaha\n\nMHEC / CC Collaboration\n\nCommunity members affiliated with U.S. higher education regional compacts (MHEC\, NEBHE\, SREB\, and WICHE) can receive 15% off the cost of CC Certificate online courses.\nLearn more about the CC Discount.\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/get-certified-by-creative-commons/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T191647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092807Z
UID:224-1709820000-1709823600@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Do We Need a National Open Education Strategy? An “Open” Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Open education has made remarkable progress\, yet the evolving landscape continues to present challenges. As open education work continues to grow at institutions\, in states\, and across regions\, questions increasingly surface about how we might coordinate and advocate more effectively as a field. This includes how to advance open education policies at the national and state level\, how to reach institutional leaders\, and how to expand sustainable funding. \nNCOER (a collaboration among the four regional education compacts)\, working together with DOERS3 and SPARC\, invite members of the open education field to join us for an open conversation about the potential need for U.S. national open education strategy and discuss how we might better collaborate to advance shared priorities. This will build on a discussion started at the 2023 Open Education Conference. \nTo include as many voices as possible\, there are three options for when to join. All who are interested in open education are encouraged to participate. \n\nWednesday\, February 7\, at 3:00pm-4:00pm ET / 12:00 p.m.-1:00p.m. PT\nTuesday\, February 13\, at 2:00 pm – 3:00pm ET / 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT\nThursday\, February 15\, at 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PT\n\nResults from our Community “Open” Conversations: Thursday\, March 7\, at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT
URL:https://mhec.org/event/do-we-need-a-national-open-education-strategy-an-open-conversation-results-3-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T181200
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240304T191200
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T092857Z
UID:226-1709575920-1709579520@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Missouri - 2024 MHEC Annual State Visits
DESCRIPTION:MHEC President Susan Heegaard will visit Jefferson City 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 Missouri\, please contact Rob Trembath\, MHEC chief operating officer and general counsel\, to check availability at (612) 677-2763.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/missouri-2024-mhec-annual-state-visits/
LOCATION:Jefferson City\, MO
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T192338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093050Z
UID:240-1707922800-1707926400@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Do We Need a National Open Education Strategy? An “Open” Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Open education has made remarkable progress\, yet the evolving landscape continues to present challenges. As open education work continues to grow at institutions\, in states\, and across regions\, questions increasingly surface about how we might coordinate and advocate more effectively as a field. This includes how to advance open education policies at the national and state level\, how to reach institutional leaders\, and how to expand sustainable funding. \nNCOER (a collaboration among the four regional education compacts)\, working together with DOERS3 and SPARC\, invite members of the open education field to join us for an open conversation about the potential need for U.S. national open education strategy and discuss how we might better collaborate to advance shared priorities. This will build on a discussion started at the 2023 Open Education Conference. \nTo include as many voices as possible\, there are three options for when to join. All who are interested in open education are encouraged to participate. \n\nWednesday\, February 7\, at 3:00pm-4:00pm ET / 12:00 p.m.-1:00p.m. PT\nTuesday\, February 13\, at 2:00 pm – 3:00pm ET / 11:00 a.m.- Noon PT\nThursday\, February 15\, at 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PT\n\nResults from our Community “Open” Conversations: Thursday\, March 7\, at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m.-Noon PT
URL:https://mhec.org/event/do-we-need-a-national-open-education-strategy-an-open-conversation-2-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T192831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093103Z
UID:245-1707829200-1707832800@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Do We Need a National Open Education Strategy? An “Open” Conversation 2/13
DESCRIPTION:Open education has made remarkable progress\, yet the evolving landscape continues to present challenges. As open education work continues to grow at institutions\, in states\, and across regions\, questions increasingly surface about how we might coordinate and advocate more effectively as a field. This includes how to advance open education policies at the national and state level\, how to reach institutional leaders\, and how to expand sustainable funding. \nNCOER (a collaboration among the four regional education compacts)\, working together with DOERS3 and SPARC\, invite members of the open education field to join us for an open conversation about the potential need for U.S. national open education strategy and discuss how we might better collaborate to advance shared priorities. This will build on a discussion started at the 2023 Open Education Conference. \nTo include as many voices as possible\, there are three options for when to join. All who are interested in open education are encouraged to participate. \n\nWednesday\, February 7\, at 3:00pm-4:00pm ET / 12:00 p.m.-1:00p.m. PT\nTuesday\, February 13\, at 2:00 pm – 3:00pm ET / 11:00 a.m.- Noon PT\nThursday\, February 15\, at 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PT\n\nResults from our Community “Open” Conversations: Thursday\, March 7\, at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m.-Noon PT
URL:https://mhec.org/event/do-we-need-a-national-open-education-strategy-an-open-conversation-2-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T193112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093130Z
UID:247-1707390000-1707393600@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Findings of the OER Course Marking Landscape Analysis Survey
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will include an introduction to the work the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) and the National Consortium of Open Educational Resources (NCOER) have conducted recently related to OER\, including this survey. The presenters will then focus on the findings detailed in the report\, Findings of the OER Course Marking Landscape Analysis Survey. The survey included questions related to institutions’ and systems’ course marking processes\, data validation processes\, use of course marking data\, technology use\, and motivations for course marking of OER. \nThe webinar will conclude with a preview of conversations being held with a national advisory group exploring the collection and use of course marking data related to OER and no-/low-cost course materials. \nPresenters\n\nJenny Parks\, Vice President\, MHEC (moderator)\nGina Johnson\, Principal & Cofounder\, Data EmpowerED Consulting\nLiliana Diaz\, Policy Analyst\, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/findings-of-the-oer-course-marking-landscape-analysis-survey/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T193208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093142Z
UID:251-1707314400-1707318000@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Do We Need a National Open Education Strategy? An “Open” Conversation 2/7
DESCRIPTION:Open education has made remarkable progress\, yet the evolving landscape continues to present challenges. As open education work continues to grow at institutions\, in states\, and across regions\, questions increasingly surface about how we might coordinate and advocate more effectively as a field. This includes how to advance open education policies at the national and state level\, how to reach institutional leaders\, and how to expand sustainable funding. \nNCOER (a collaboration among the four regional education compacts)\, working together with DOERS3 and SPARC\, invite members of the open education field to join us for an open conversation about the potential need for U.S. national open education strategy and discuss how we might better collaborate to advance shared priorities. This will build on a discussion started at the 2023 Open Education Conference. \nTo include as many voices as possible\, there are three options for when to join. All who are interested in open education are encouraged to participate. \n\nWednesday\, February 7\, at 3:00pm-4:00pm ET / 12:00 p.m.-1:00p.m. PT\nTuesday\, February 13\, at 2:00 pm – 3:00pm ET / 11:00 a.m.- Noon PT\nThursday\, February 15\, at 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. PT\n\nResults from our Community “Open” Conversations: Thursday\, March 7\, at 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m.- Noon PT
URL:https://mhec.org/event/do-we-need-a-national-open-education-strategy-an-open-conversation-2-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T193500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093156Z
UID:253-1706785200-1706788800@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Moving Cybersecurity from ‘Unfunded Mandate’ to Strategic Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) for a fireside chat with John Rathje\, vice president and CIO at Kent State University\, and Chris Schreiber\, a former university CISO and the founder of CampusCISO. Chris and John have collaborated with hundreds of campus leaders and look forward to sharing their approach to addressing cybersecurity challenges in higher education. \nIn this webinar\, the following will be discussed: \n\nEscalating risks facing higher education and the importance of proactive threat identification and mitigation.\nDelving into the methods used by attackers and techniques that can help minimize risk.\nSharing insights and compliance strategies from their cybersecurity work with various institutions\, given that cybersecurity compliance is a significant hurdle for most institutions.\nEnabling institutions to strengthen cybersecurity through the latest strategies and trends\, including examples from their work at Kent State and other institutions that work with CampusCISO.\n\nChris and John are excited to share their insights and strategies. \nAs a community\, working together to address cybersecurity can transform cybersecurity challenges into opportunities for institutions. \nPresenters\n\nJohn Rathje\, Vice President for Information Technology and the Chief Information Officer\, Kent State University\nChris Schreiber\, Founder\, CampusCISO\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/moving-cybersecurity-from-unfunded-mandate-to-strategic-advantage/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250211T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093213Z
UID:257-1706698800-1706702400@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Winter is Here but Summer is Coming: Preparing for July 1\, 2024\, Licensure Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Following up on our webinar from December 2023\, Are You Ready? New Licensure Regulations Significantly Impact Student Enrollment\, Curriculum Development\, and Staff/Faculty Workloads\, MHEC is again hosting Higher Education Licensure Pros to provide the latest available information on the new U.S. Department of Education regulations related to licensure\, the potential impacts\, and how institutions can comply by July 1\, 2024. This session will include even more practical examples and time for your questions. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Presenters\n\nKris Maul\, JD\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC\nNan Kalke\, PhD\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC
URL:https://mhec.org/event/winter-is-here-but-summer-is-coming-preparing-for-july-1-2024-licensure-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250212T141455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T135929Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger State Community College Finance as a Lever for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:For community colleges to reach their full potential as drivers of prosperity and equity\, research partners HCM and CCRC\, argue that states must create strong\, stable\, coherent finance systems that enable and incentivize colleges to better meet pressing state interests and student needs. To do so\, policymakers need clear\, comprehensive and state-specific pictures of how current finance systems operate. College leaders need sufficient resources that can be deployed in service of their institutional priorities\, including equitable attainment. \nThis presentation will share insights and recommendations from research that maps the community college finance systems in California\, Ohio and Texas. These states vary in terms of location\, demographics\, and the size and structure of their community colleges\, yet each has recently seen notable efforts to change aspects of their community college finance system. HCM identified and analyzed the policies that control each state’s major revenue streams\, their implications for institutional behavior\, and their effects on equity. Additionally\, CCRC researchers will present findings from an institutional analysis conducted at eight community colleges across California\, Ohio\, and Texas that examined institutional funding and choices leaders made about how limited resources should be allocated. It also analyzed the colleges’ student success initiatives–how they operate\, who they serve\, and their resource requirements–with a focus on the ways institutional policy and practice is affected by the local and state economic and political context. \n\n\nPresenters\n\nMartha Snyder\, Managing Director of Postsecondary Education Transformation\, HCM Strategists\nStephanie Murphy\, Director of Postsecondary State Policy and Research\, HCM Strategists\nCarmen Huynh\, Senior Research Assistant\, Community College Research Center\nAriel Deutsch\, Project Assistant\, Community College Research Center\nJack Hershey\, President & CEO\, Ohio Association of Community Colleges\n\nResource\nMapping Community College Finance Systems to Develop Equitable and Effective Finance Policy \n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/stronger-state-community-college-finance-as-a-lever-for-student-success/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250212T142113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T135752Z
UID:300-1701954000-1701957600@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Are You Ready for the New Dept of Education Licensure Regulations?
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Education released the final version of Title IV Certification Procedures regulations in late October 2023. These new licensure regulations significantly impact student enrollment\, curriculum development\, and staff/faculty workloads. They include an expansion of professional and occupational licensure-related responsibilities for institutions\, with the need to certify that programs satisfy all educational prerequisites for licensure where students are located. As a result\, institutions will need to limit enrollment in certain states\, and/or revise curricula to meet specific licensure requirements. MHEC will host Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC and together we will learn about the new regulations\, the impacts on institutions\, and how to best prepare for the July 1\, 2024\, effective date. \nGuest Presenters\n\nKris Maul\, JD\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC\nNan Kalke\, PhD\, Higher Education Licensure Pros LLC\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/are-you-ready-new-licensure-regulations-significantly-impact-student-enrollment-curriculum-development-and-staff-faculty-workloads/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250212T142336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T135506Z
UID:304-1701867600-1701871200@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Credential Transparency Alliance: Building Pathways for States and Regions
DESCRIPTION:Through the Midwest Credential Transparency Alliance (MCTA)\, MHEC and Credential Engine are collaborating to promote credential transparency within Midwestern states and across the region. The Pathway Builder tool\, a key output from this collaboration\, offers a user-friendly interface that allows stakeholders to construct pathways\, incorporating data from the Credential Registry and accommodating pathways of varying complexity. During this webinar\, we will explore this tool through a live demonstration and identify potential applications for streamlining existing manual processes. Join us in advancing educational and career pathways in the Midwest. \nPresenters:\n\nJeff Grann\, Credential Solutions Lead\, Credential Engine\nJeanne Kitchens\, Chief Technology Services Officer\, Credential Engine\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/midwest-credential-transparency-alliance-building-pathways-for-states-and-regions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250212T144718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T093544Z
UID:318-1699524000-1699570800@mhec.org
SUMMARY:Critical Considerations Before Contracting with a Teletherapy Vendor
DESCRIPTION:MHEC has partnered to discuss “Critical Considerations Before Contracting with a Teletherapy Vendor” based on the research conducted by the American Council on Education and The Jed Foundation (JED). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs campuses continue to address the mental health needs of their students\, institutions have increased their support services through teletherapy options. During this webinar Hollie Chessman\, ACE director of practice and research\, and Nance Roy\, JED chief clinical officer\, will dive into the findings in their brief and share key takeaways to help institutional leadership in guiding their campus decisions before contracting with a teletherapy vendor. \nTheir brief offers a playbook for campuses in addressing the questions that should be asked and helps campuses prioritize this work. \nAs you begin your budget planning for the new year\, bring your questions\, insights\, and perspectives to share! Hear the perspective from a Midwest institution that was involved in the selection of a teletherapy vendor. \nGuest Presenters\n\nNance Roy\, Ed.D.\, Chief Clinical Officer\, The Jed Foundation (JED)\nZainab Okolo\, SVP of Policy Advocacy and Government Relations\, The Jed Foundation (JED)\nHollie Chessman\, Director\, Practice & Research | Education Futures Lab\, American Council on Education\nVeronica Warren\, Counseling Center Director\, University of Wisconsin Whitewater\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/critical-considerations-before-contracting-with-a-teletherapy-vendor/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T045228
CREATED:20250212T144927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T135532Z
UID:325-1699448400-1699452000@mhec.org
SUMMARY:CC Certificate: Open Licensing Training Opportunities & New Alumni Network
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Commons (CC) Certificate is a training program and investment in open advocates\, educators and leaders around the world. CC built the program to strengthen people’s practical expertise in open licensing\, copyright\, and recommended practices in open knowledge and culture movements. The program runs 10-week online courses three times per year; while there are courses for Educators\, Academic Librarians and Open Culture\, everyone is welcome to join. Additionally\, CC offers 1-week “bootcamps” for small groups\, upon request. With CC-recognized open licensing expertise\, graduates note they become the “point people” for open licensing at their institutions. Read what else graduates are saying. \nIn this webinar\, the CC Certificate team will share an overview of the courses and debut the new alumni program\, which will harness the network of over 1500 graduates in 65 countries. The CC Certificate team will also share ways to engage with the materials or get involved in smaller-scale training opportunities\, for those seeking shorter time commitments! \nGuest Presenters\n\nJennryn Wetzler\, Director of Learning and Training\, Creative Commons\nShanna Hollich\, Manager of Learning and Training\, Creative Commons\n\n\n 
URL:https://mhec.org/event/cc-certificate-open-licensing-training-opportunities-new-alumni-network/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Communicating the Value Proposition of IT (hint - don't talk about IT!)
DESCRIPTION:EDUCAUSE Annual Conference Online\nThe Midwestern Higher Education Compact’s (MHEC’s) Technologies Community has been exploring the value proposition of information technology (IT). As the concept of value was explored more deeply\, the team stopped asking “What is the value of IT?” and began to ask “What is the value that OTHERS place on what we do?” This session will explore the topic in more depth\, using realistic examples drawn from community experiences. We will examine how IT’s response can help or hurt outcomes. We will consider perspectives from outside IT: a CFO\, a provost\, staff\, and students all provide unique experiences and have different expectations of IT\, and the CIO must address them all. This will be an interactive and entertaining session led by members of MHEC’s Technologies Community.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/communicating-the-value-proposition-of-it-hint-dont-talk-about-it/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T130000
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SUMMARY:2023 MSEP Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:For participating institutions of the Midwest Student Exchange Program. \nAdditional Resources\nClassification of Instructional Programs (CIP)
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2023-msep-data-collection/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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