Campus News

Recognized as 2018 Digital Community College Winner

4/27/18

Minnesota West placed 9th in the mid-sized college category. This is the eleventh time Minnesota West has been recognized as a Digital Community College winner.

“At Minnesota West, we know that access to education is a critical component of student success. We are committed to providing technology services that help our students achieve their academic and life goals, whether they are on campus or at a distance. Technology is an integral part of our world, and enabling our students to succeed academically and then transition to their careers is the focus of our work,” said Dr. Kayla Westra, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Minnesota West.

Digital Community Colleges Survey Top Priorities for the Coming Year:
Mobility (devices and app support)
Cyber Security Tools and Testing
Website Redesign/Updates
Upgrade Classroom Technologies
Digital Content and Curriculum
Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
Network Infrastructure Modernization (Wired and/or Wireless)
Server Consolidation and Virtualization
Computer Refresh
Hire and Retain Competent IT Personnel
New/Updated Enterprise System
Server Refresh

The Center for Digital Education (CDE) is a national research and advisory institute specializing in K-12 and higher education technology trends, policy and funding. CDE provides education and industry leaders with decision support and actionable insights to help effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century.