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Three candidates for dean of the College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design will visit Metropolitan State University of Denver next week to share their vision for the role. The search committee invites Roadrunners to attend the following open forums to meet the finalists, ask questions and share their ideas. Virtual attendance is available for those who can’t be on […]
The committee that advises President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., on Metropolitan State University of Denver’s annual budget plan has recommended a 1.5% pay increase for faculty and staff members, along with restrained spending that prioritizes enrollment, student success and long-term financial stability. The University Planning and Budget Advisory Committee, or UPBAC, also recommended an additional .5% pay increase should the University meet a yet-to-be determined student-success metric, such as enrollment or retention performance. The committee’s $244 million spending […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s President’s Cabinet closed the academic year by reviewing Human Resource’s new Out-of-State Employment Policy, as well as progress on the University’s strategic plan, including gains in student advising, recruitment and retention efforts. The meeting also highlighted recent legislative wins for higher education and recognized faculty and staff achievements across campus. […]
As MSU Denver continues to support Alternative Work Arrangements, a new Human Resources policy clarifies expectations for employees working from outside Colorado while helping protect the University and its employees from tax, legal and compliance risks, supporting operational consistency and helping ensure strong student-facing services. The Out-of-State Employment Policy, which takes effect June 1 to […]
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Metropolitan State University of Denver’s information security team says a review of last week’s cyberattack on Instructure, the company that provides the learning management system Canvas to the University, indicates that limited user information was exposed, though there is no evidence that highly sensitive personal or financial data was compromised. Canvas was taken offline at thousands of institutions across the country for several hours last Thursday because of the […]
Despite a chilly rain, colleagues at last week’s Howdy Rowdy BBQ celebrated a year of progress powered by Metropolitan State University of Denver staff, faculty and student employees. Attendees outside the Jordan Student Success Building donned blue and red bandanas as they lined up for barbecue dishes served by University leaders and filled dozens of tables. […]
The Workday Student Project team is reaching an important milestone: wrapping up configurations of the new Student Information System (SIS) and preparing for testing, which will begin in the next phase in June. Over the past several months, teams across campus have worked in an iterative Explore, Design, Build, Refine approach to ensure Workday Student […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates’ futures are so bright, they’ll need shades — and luckily, this year’s Commencement speaker knows exactly where to find them. Alumnus Stephen Lease, co-founder and CEO of goodr, returns to campus to send off the Class of 2026 in style. MSU Denver’s Spring 2026 Commencement will bring together alumni […]
Year-end evaluations open Monday, offering deans and professional-staff members a chance to reflect on accomplishments, measure progress on SMART goals and identify opportunities for development. The process remains grounded in goals and the University’s Leadership Competency Framework, reinforcing the importance of leadership across all roles.
