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SUMMARY:Midwest Workforce Pathways Convening
DESCRIPTION:This invitation-only\, in-person symposium\, hosted by MHEC in partnership with Complete College America (CCA) and Indigo Wave Consulting\, LLC\, will bring together cross-sector state teams from across the MHEC region to examine noncredit-to-credit policy and practice\, identify priority areas for improvement\, and develop actionable strategies to strengthen learner mobility and workforce alignment. \nThe convening is intentionally designed as part of a broader engagement process that includes pre-convening landscape analysis\, virtual preparation sessions\, cross-state peer collaboration\, and sustained follow-up support. Importantly\, each state team will have the flexibility to define its own priorities and action-planning agenda based on its unique policy landscape\, workforce needs\, and strategic goals. \nFor more information contact Carrie Wandler\, Senior Director of Policy Initiatives.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/midwest-workforce-pathways-convening/
LOCATION:Big Ten Conference Center\, 5440 Park Place\, Rosemont\, IL 60018
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Wandler":MAILTO:carriew@mhec.org
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SUMMARY:2026 MHEC Regional Dialogue Lunch at EDUCAUSE
DESCRIPTION:The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is excited to host a Midwest Regional Dialogue on the sidelines of EDUCAUSE 2026. This invitation-only event is designed to identify and discuss the foremost challenges and opportunities facing higher education technology leaders in the region. Insights from the Midwest Regional Dialogue will help inform upcoming engagement opportunities and initiatives being led by MHEC’s Technologies Community. During the event\, participants will have the opportunity to connect with peer leaders from across the Midwest\, as well as learn about MHEC’s work in furthering cost-savings opportunities and collaborative solutions.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2026-mhec-regional-dialogue-lunch-at-educause/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Benjamin Coder":MAILTO:benjaminc@mhec.org
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SUMMARY:Midwest Listening Session: National Priorities for Open Education
DESCRIPTION:Please join MHEC for a special Midwest Listening Session: National Priorities for Open Education. This session will give members of the Midwest OER State Action Teams an opportunity to contribute directly to the Open Education Association’s National Priorities process\, a field-wide effort to identify shared priorities for open education advocacy and action over the next three years. \nDuring this facilitated listening session\, we’ll discuss potential priority areas\, identify where important work is already underway\, and consider where open education can offer meaningful solutions to challenges facing higher education today. Input from listening sessions across the field will help inform the priorities considered at the National Summit in November. \nWe hope you’ll join us and bring your perspectives\, experiences\, and ideas from across the Midwest. As leaders working within institutions\, systems\, and statewide initiatives\, your insight will be especially valuable in identifying the challenges and opportunities that should shape national priorities for open education.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/midwest-listening-session-national-priorities-for-open-education/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Wandler":MAILTO:carriew@mhec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T110000
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SUMMARY:Senior Leaders Open Education Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Designed by the Open Education Network (OEN)\, this free\, 1.5-hour virtual briefing helps higher education decision-makers leverage Open Educational Resources (OER) to address institutional priorities\, boost student success\, and build sustainable campus programs. Questions may be directed to open@umn.edu. \nWhy Attend \nThe American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) recognizes OER implementation as a High-Impact Practice (HIP) proven to lower course withdrawal rates\, improve academic achievement\, and accelerate time-to-completion—particularly for historically underserved students. Beyond driving down textbook costs\, OER and Open Educational Practices (OEP) enhance classroom equity and strengthen institutional resilience in a rapidly changing digital landscape. \nKey Outcomes \n\nAlign with Strategic Priorities: Connect OER to student affordability\, retention\, workforce readiness\, and AI integration.\nExamine Research & ROI: Review national AAC&U data on student metrics and financial savings models (including Z-Degrees).\nLeverage Open Licensing: Understand how Creative Commons permissions enable flexible\, student-centered learning and open pedagogy.\nDrive Institutional Action: Access an interactive strategy tool to transition OER from pilot projects to sustainable\, institution-wide programs.\n\nWho Should Attend  \nProvosts\, presidents\, vice presidents\, deans\, directors\, and governing board members\, along with campus OER champions and support teams. \nSponsors \nMidwestern Higher Education Compact\, New England Board of Higher Education\, Southern Regional Education Board\, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/senior-leaders-open-education-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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SUMMARY:Dell Technologies Day
DESCRIPTION:The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is excited to partner with Dell Technologies to host an invitation-only gathering of higher education technology leaders from across the region. This event puts higher education leaders\, MHEC\, and Dell subject-matter experts in the same room to discuss emerging technologies and the future outlook for institutional readiness\, governance\, and investment.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/dell-technologies-day/
LOCATION:Dell Executive Briefing Center\, Hopkinton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan Sorensen":MAILTO:nathans@mhec.org
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SUMMARY:2027 Technologies Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members of MHEC’s Technologies Executive Committee. Please contact Benjamin Coder with questions.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2027-technologies-executive-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Big Ten Conference Center\, 5440 Park Place\, Rosemont\, IL 60018
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Chock":MAILTO:katiec@mhec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
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SUMMARY:2027 Technologies Community Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members of MHEC’s Technologies Community. They will meet to address current challenges\, share solutions\, and strengthen expertise across higher education. For more information on the community\, including how to join\, please contact Benjamin Coder.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2027-technologies-community-conference/
LOCATION:Big Ten Conference Center\, 5440 Park Place\, Rosemont\, IL 60018
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mhec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/40391-MHEC-Events-Technologies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Chock":MAILTO:katiec@mhec.org
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