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Dr. Kim to serve as keynote speaker at Minnesota State Teaching and Learning Conference

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St. Cloud State University’s Dr. Ruthanne Soohee Crāpo Kim will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming 2024 Network for Educational Development (NED) Teaching and Learning Conference on Sept. 26-27.

NED was established to provide more opportunities to collaborate and share best teaching and learning practices across Minnesota State colleges and universities. The event is an opportunity for faculty to gain inspiration, connect with your peers, reflect with others and enhance teaching and learning strategies.

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SCSU professor earns national award for outstanding contributions to traffic safety

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St. Cloud State University professor Mark Lee has received national recognition for winning the Richard Kaywood Memorial Award through the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).

“Mark actively tries to get people involved in making traffic safety education better, and he is always looking for ways to improve education on a local, statewide or national level,” said Melissa Hanzsek-Brill, Dean of the College of Education and Learning Design. “His leadership is outstanding, and he is very deserving of this honor.”

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Interim President Dietz begins academic year with convocation address

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Interim President Larry Dietz welcomed faculty and staff to the start of the 2024-25 academic year on Tuesday morning in Ritsche Auditorium, giving his first President’s Convocation Address to kick off a week of faculty/staff development ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 26. 

“Our work now is to focus on student success,” he added. “Let’s work together with shared values, shared governance and a shared commitment to students, so we can be proud when they walk across the stage as our graduates.” 

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Christine Lepkowski named HBS Interim Dean

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Christine Lepkowski has been named as the new interim dean of Herberger Business School (HBS) by Interim Provost Katherina Pattit, who recently left the position to take on the interim provost role. 

A proud St. Cloud State alum, Dr. Lepkowski received her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at SCSU, before attending University of Minnesota where she received a Ph.D. in Higher Education. She has worked in HBS for over 16 years and has developed a deep understanding of its mission, values, goals, and culture.

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SCSU’s VP for Human Resources and Workplace Experience earns national Distinguished Service Award

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Renee Hiller, St. Cloud State University’s Vice President for Human Resources and Workplace Experience, has been awarded the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2024 Distinguished Service Award.

This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to CUPA-HR and the field of human resources in higher education. 

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SCSU’s Chief Information Officer named Minnesota ORBIE Award finalist

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St. Cloud State University’s Phil Thorson has been named a 2024 Minnesota ORBIE Awards finalist, which annually recognizes Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership.

Thorson, Vice President for Technology Strategy & CIO at St. Cloud State University (SCSU), was also named an ORBIE finalist in 2022. He is one of six finalists in the Nonprofit/Public Sector category, which covers government, education and nonprofit organizations.

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SCSU to host learning and technology summit for Minnesota educators

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St. Cloud State University will host the Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) 2024 Learning and Technology Summit on Aug. 8, showcasing the University’s commitment to continually support innovative teaching practices.

The summit brings together educators from Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Education/Pk12 school districts, allowing for valuable idea-sharing in the leadup to the academic year.

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SCSU, SCTCC strengthen relationships with partnership summit

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Faculty, staff and administrators from St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical & Community College joined together for a partnership summit on SCSU’s campus on July 16, demonstrating the two institutions dedication to collaborate on future endeavors.

“SCSU and SCTCC are both Minnesota State system institutions serving the greater St. Cloud State area, so it’s important that we have a strong partnership,” said Dr. Jason Woods, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.

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Wacker, Kleis introduce last Lemonade Concert and Granite City Days kickoff as SCSU president, St. Cloud mayor

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  The Lemonade Concert & Art Fair is one of St. Cloud State University’s best-known campus traditions, and marks the opening of the St. Cloud Granite City Days community-wide event. Lemonade returned to campus June 27 for the 51st annual year, complete with the Lemonade President’s Reception inside of Atwood Memorial Center. This year, however,

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SCSU employees accepted into prestigious AAC&U Institute to further integrate AI technologies into curriculum

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A dedicated team of St. Cloud State University faculty, staff, and administrators has been accepted into the highly competitive American Association of Colleges and University (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum.

This prestigious program will enable the University to respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses and curricula.

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