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Metropolitan State University of Denver welcomes James Mejía as its new chief strategy officer. In his new role, Mejía will oversee the coordinated implementation of the University’s strategic plan and support University leadership in assessing programs, partnerships and projects by guiding strategic, inclusive and data-informed decision-making processes.   In addition, he will manage government, corporate and association […]

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In the U.S., going to college is often viewed as not only the act of attending classes but as the symbolic transition away from the nest and into independence. In many other cultures, living at home and continuing to participate in family life during college is the norm, but in the U.S., there is something […]

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In addition to Faculty Citings, the Early Bird shines a spotlight each month on the accomplishments of Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty and staff members and University partners.     If we missed an award, accolade or opportunity to celebrate an accomplishment big or small, please submit the announcement by completing the Service Request Form.   Fantastic faculty: […]

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The Faculty Senate of Metropolitan State University of Denver hosted its biweekly meetings Sept. 7 and 21 to share announcements, listen to guests of the Senate and discuss policy changes.  Senate guests  Board of Trustees update  Meredith Jeffers, Ph.D., faculty trustee, updated the Faculty Senate on the Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 25-26 with information regarding the approved salary […]

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Dear Roadrunners,  I’d like to begin this week by thanking all employees for their hard work and dedication to Metropolitan State University of Denver and to our students. We’re already off to a great semester, which began with the announcement of fiscal 2023 salary increases.   The Human Resources team has received some great questions about the […]

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The Metropolitan State University of Denver Office of the President requests and encourages employees and students to provide recommendations on a proposed Universitywide policy that provides guidance on bringing pets, service animals and emotional-support animals to work, class and University events.  Know your rights and responsibilities  MSU Denver employees and students are encouraged to review current University policies approved […]

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Metropolitan State University of Denver employees are encouraged to explore resources for professional growth:   Please note that MSU Denver has paused the Professional Development fund for employees; however, to request professional coaching or a retreat-style workshop, submit a Request Form to the Learning and Development Office.    For questions, please email [email protected] and include “PD Fund Question” in the subject […]

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Metropolitan State University of Denver has officially established the new Office of University Events. Formerly a part of University Communications and Marketing, the team has been formalized into an office under University Advancement to establish a centralized unit for events and event support. This move strategically positions the events team to impact engagement, cultivation and […]

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Each year, about one-third of Metropolitan State University of Denver undergraduate students do not enroll for the following year. This amounts to about 5,000 students in every fall-to-fall span who either stop out or transfer. The impacts of students not retaining are deeply personal and also have a significant impact on the lives of faculty […]

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With classes beginning Aug. 22, now is a good time to start thinking about freshening up your syllabus for upcoming courses. The Center for Teaching, Learning and Design is hosting a professional development opportunity for faculty members to rethink and revise their syllabi for the fall.   Why syllabi matters The syllabus is often the students’ first […]