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Michael Benitez, Ph.D., vice president of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, remembers the first time he met political activist Angela Davis in 2006. The conversation has been on Benitez’s mind throughout a career championing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Benitez’s way of thinking has already been paying off for students, but it has also helped him […]
Congratulations to the newly elected leaders and senators representing their Metropolitan State University of Denver colleagues as members of the 2024-25 Staff Senate. The body represents all administrative and classified staff as well as student employees. Visit the Senate’s website and SharePoint page to learn more about priorities, upcoming meetings and opportunities to get involved.
Dear Roadrunners, I want to thank you all for a stellar Commencement this month. It is a special occasion for our students and their families, who were able to celebrate without disruptions. This is thanks to the hard work and collective effort of a group too large to name its members. But please know that the detailed […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver would set aside $3.5 million for compensation increases while funding about $1 million in new branch priorities under a budget recommendation from the University Planning and Budget Advisory Council. In the recommendation submitted last week to President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., the group also endorsed a 3% increase in tuition for in-state students […]
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. Faculty winner Andrew Thangasamy, Ph.D., professor, Political Science Nominated […]
RTD rail project to affect routes serving Auraria Campus and downtown On May 26, the Regional Transportation District will begin several summer maintenance projects that will disrupt light-rail lines that provide access to the Auraria Campus and downtown area. The project will also impact several area bus lines, and Roadrunners commuting to campus via public […]
As use of artificial intelligence proliferates across sectors, the Office of Faculty Affairs is preparing Metropolitan State University of Denver employees to best utilize the constantly evolving technology. The office dedicated the spring semester to facilitating engaging conversations and workshops on implementing AI and created a tailored AI-powered tool to support advising efficiency. “MSU Denver […]
Students and employees began gathering last week to participate in a series of discussions intended to foster shared understanding during the ongoing Tivoli Quad protests. The Listening Sessions are meant to create a brave space for members of the Metropolitan State University of Denver community to share feelings and perspectives on the complex set of […]
The Administration Building portion of the Network Modernization Project, scheduled to begin May 18, has been postponed. As a result, existing network services in the Administration Building will remain in place and active during the original project timeline of May 18-23. Employees who work in the Administration Building will not need to adjust their work schedules or locations during that period. The Network Modernization Initiative […]
This year’s performance evaluations will look a little different for Metropolitan State University of Denver deans and professional–staff members. Based on feedback from last year’s pilot program, the University has implemented the new Leadership Competency Framework in addition to the standard SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals. Deans and professional-staff members will receive an email Wednesday from HR announcing the opening of evaluations. […]
