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At the Metropolitan State University of Denver Staff Senate’s November meeting, members discussed the pros and cons of merit-based pay, which is one of the Staff Senate’s strategic goals for 2023-24. The conversation touched on staff workload, a need for more supervisor resources and tools to promote employee development and the desire for recognition that […]
On Nov. 15, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Faculty Senate welcomed Budget Committee Chair Kristina Kesselring and guests Jim Carpenter, chief financial officer, and Marie Mora, Ph.D., provost ad interim, to share budget-related updates. Kesselring reviewed the fiscal 2024 budget and what to expect for the next planning season, including fiscal 2025 budget priorities laid out by […]
Dear Roadrunners, Fall break for employees is almost here. Just in case you forgot, Metropolitan State University of Denver reallocated the July 3 special holiday granted by Gov. Jared Polis to avoid disruption to class schedules. This means employees can enjoy an extended break beginning Wednesday. The University will resume normal services and business hours Monday. Winter-weather […]
Senior leaders at Metropolitan State University of Denver say they’re committed to addressing workplace concerns that faculty and staff members raised in the University’s most recent employee-engagement survey. Results from September’s Top Workplaces Energage Survey show overall workplace satisfaction is at 59%, down 4 percentage points from the same survey conducted in January 2022. There were […]
The Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty brain trust reaches almost every point on the academic spectrum, and we are always proud to see Roadrunners sharing their knowledge. Each month, the Early Bird highlights a few faculty members who have served as subject-matter experts on timely news topics, providing dynamic perspectives on critical issues. Here’s […]
Roadrunner Tuesday is a special time of year when Roadrunners worldwide unite to take a bite out of student hunger at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The generosity of past donors has provided our students with the food to fuel their dreams of earning a degree and becoming tomorrow’s changemakers. This Roadrunner Tuesday, Rowdy’s Corner is celebrating its first […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Roadrunner Shoutout series highlights the excellent and important work happening at all levels of the University. Each person nominated exemplifies MSU Denver’s core values of community, access, diversity, respect and excellence (CADRE). Winners are recognized at the monthly President’s Cabinet meeting. Congratulations to November’s winners! Staff winner: Leslie Rodriguez, associate director […]
State Education Commissioner Susana Córdova on Tuesday highlighted the value of work-based credentials and concurrent enrollment opportunities as she discussed Gov. Jared Polis’ plan to blur the lines between education and industry. During Tuesday’s Fireside Chat series with Metropolitan State University of Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., Córdova emphasized the importance of two- and four-year degrees […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver invites Roadrunners and community members to recognize individuals who champion justice by submitting nominations for the MLK Peace Awards. Nominations are due Nov. 30, and MSU Denver will celebrate awardees during the annual MLK Peace Breakfast on Jan. 12. Since 1992, the MLK Peace Breakfast and awards have honored the life and legacy […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver Apple computer users will soon be able to schedule virtual Teams meetings seamlessly. To make this happen, Information Technology Services will retire the capability to schedule Skype for Business meetings across the University, which will impact both Apple and Windows users. Currently, Apple users report having to awkwardly switch between […]
