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During the April President’s Cabinet meeting, Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., associate vice president of Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development; and Kaycee Gerhart, vice president for Government Affairs, presented about the accreditation process and President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for accreditation reform. Here are some of the commonly asked questions about accreditation and the […]
University Communications and Marketing launched a revamped Faculty and Staff Hub, redesigned with direct input from employees to better support their day-to-day work needs. As of June 6, the new site is in effect and all links to the legacy site now redirect to the new location. While the Early Bird remains Metropolitan State University […]
You’ve weighed in with feedback on what you love about working at Metropolitan State University of Denver and how your engagement could be strengthened, via the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey. Now, MSU Denver leaders have developed customized action plans to drive improvements. Each college, school and administrative branch identified a key area of opportunity specific […]
At Metropolitan State University of Denver, caring for employees is more than a priority —it’s part of the University’s identity. As the 2024-25 fiscal year comes to a close, MSU Denver is highlighting its leave policies while encouraging employees to review their balances and make the most of their earned time off. Each month, eligible […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has announced the newly elected and appointed members of its Staff Senate for the 2025–26 academic year. With a historic level of voter participation, the Staff Senate election reflects growing enthusiasm and commitment among staff members to engage in shared governance and advocacy efforts. The Staff Senate extends gratitude to […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has officially opened its annual performance-evaluation period for professional-staff employees, deans and select chairs. The evaluation window runs from May 19 through June 30, during which all self-assessments, manager evaluations and performance discussions must be completed in Workday. Completing the process The year-end process includes several key steps: Kibort emphasized […]
This month’s highlights include national book honors and standout performances in journalism, public speaking and scientific research, showcasing the breadth of talent at MSU Denver.
As the federal policy landscape continues to shift rapidly, potential impacts on higher education, and Metropolitan State University of Denver in particular, are top-of-mind. To help address common questions and ease employee concerns, University Communications and Marketing is launching a new regular series that will address questions related to policy developments and what they could mean […]
Commencement wouldn’t be possible without the support of faculty and staff marshals. The University Events team thanks the following employees for donating their time and talents to ensure that the biggest day of the semester runs smoothly and that proud graduates are celebrated and supported.
This fall, Metropolitan State University of Denver invites new and experienced supervisors to strengthen their leadership capacity through the LAUNCH and LEAD programs. The trainings are structured, cohort-based learning experiences aligned with the University’s mission and 2030 Strategic Plan. Registration is now open, and employees are encouraged to explore program details and secure their spot […]
