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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:Open in Prison Spaces: Exploring the Potential of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education in Prison
DESCRIPTION:Webinar hosted by MHEC and New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) \nOpen educational resources (OER) have the potential to reduce costs\, expand access to learning materials\, and support educational continuity for incarcerated students. But how are OER currently being used in prison education programs\, and what challenges shape their adoption? \nJoin MHEC and NEBHE for a webinar exploring findings from a new Ithaka S+R report\, Open in Prison Spaces: The Potential and Limitations of Open Educational Resources and Practices in Higher Education in Prison. \nCommissioned by MHEC and NEBHE\, the study draws on interviews and conversations with stakeholders across the Midwest and New England to explore how OER are being used in higher education in prison\, identify promising practices\, and highlight opportunities to expand access to affordable\, adaptable learning materials for incarcerated students. \nReport authors Ess Pokornowski and Sindy Lopez will share key findings\, highlight opportunities for collaboration between open education and prison education practitioners\, and discuss practical considerations for institutions interested in expanding access to OER in prison settings. \nThis webinar is intended for open education practitioners\, faculty\, librarians\, prison education program leaders\, higher education administrators\, and others interested in expanding educational access and opportunity for incarcerated learners. \nPresenters\nEss Pokornowski\, Program Manager\, Ithaka S+R\nSindy Lopez\, Senior Analyst\, Ithaka S+R
URL:https://mhec.org/event/open-in-prison-spaces-exploring-the-potential-of-open-educational-resources-in-higher-education-in-prison/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Wandler":MAILTO:carriew@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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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SUMMARY:2026 MHEC Technology Futures Exchange at Dell Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Higher education institutions are making increasingly consequential technology decisions as artificial intelligence\, data\, cybersecurity\, infrastructure\, workforce capacity\, governance\, and investment become more interconnected. The technologies\, business models\, and implementation expectations surrounding those decisions continue to evolve. \nMHEC is convening a small cross-state cohort of higher education technology leaders from its member states to share institutional experience\, learn from different contexts\, and examine the questions leaders should be preparing for next. By connecting perspectives across institutions and states\, MHEC can help surface shared challenges\, important differences\, and issues that may warrant broader regional attention. \nParticipants will engage with peers\, MHEC\, and Dell Technologies experts to examine emerging technology and market developments\, assess them against institutional realities\, and consider implications for readiness\, governance\, resilience\, investment\, and execution. \nThe Exchange offers participants the opportunity to learn from peers\, challenge assumptions\, engage directly with Dell experts\, and bring useful insights and connections back to their institutions and professional networks. What MHEC learns through the Exchange will also inform future regional learning and identify where continued collaboration may add value. \n.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T150000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Divide: Building Stronger Noncredit-to-Credit Pathways
DESCRIPTION:As states expand investments in short-term workforce training\, industry credentials\, apprenticeships\, and other forms of noncredit learning\, how can they ensure that learning counts toward meaningful postsecondary progress? This webinar will explore findings from MHEC’s national landscape scan of noncredit-to-credit mobility\, highlighting emerging state and system approaches\, common barriers\, and key policy levers for building stronger connections between workforce learning and postsecondary credentials. Participants will leave with practical ideas for making pathways more visible\, navigable\, and valuable for learners. \nPresenter\nSharmila Basu-Mann\, Founder and Principal Consultant\, Indigo Wave Consulting
URL:https://mhec.org/event/bridging-the-divide-building-stronger-noncredit-to-credit-pathways/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carrie Wandler":MAILTO:carriew@mhec.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211
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SUMMARY:2027 M-SARA Virtual Institutional Conference
DESCRIPTION:MHEC and the Midwestern State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (M-SARA) are excited to announce the first M-SARA Regional Virtual Institutional Conference! \nThis will be an invitation-only\, two-day event designed specifically for SARA-participating institutions across the Midwest. The conference will bring together national experts\, state representatives\, and institutional professionals to share important updates\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen connections within the SARA community. \nConference highlights include: \n\nUpdates from NC-SARA on policies\, resources\, and data reporting\nFederal regulatory developments affecting distance education\nProfessional licensure requirements and considerations\nResources and insights from WCET\nInteractive state-specific breakout sessions with State Portal Entities and Regional Steering Committee representatives\nOpportunities for questions\, discussion\, and collaboration\n\nWhether you’re new to SARA or an experienced institutional representative\, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed\, connect with colleagues\, and gain practical insights to support your institution’s participation in SARA.
URL:https://mhec.org/event/2027-m-sara-virtual-institutional-conference/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Appel":MAILTO:saraa@mhec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270224T160000
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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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270227
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Chock":MAILTO:katiec@mhec.org
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