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Student-athletes and staff members teamed up Sunday to give the Auraria Campus a fresh start for the fall semester. Organized by Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Athletics Department, the beautification event focused on building morale while cultivating a sense of community. “It kind of uplifts us,” said Amanda Byrnes, a sophomore majoring in Biology who […]
Steve Zeeh, Ph.D., joined Metropolitan State University of Denver on Monday as Student Affairs’ inaugural assistant vice president for Health and Well-being. Zeeh previously served for two years as AVP for Student Wellbeing at Regis University and as director of Campus Life at Red Rocks Community College from 2017-22. He brings 14 years of experience in higher education, including involvement in strategic planning, policy development, program development and implementation, and […]
As a new semester begins at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Roadrunners returning to campus will notice several significant changes to how they connect to campus Wi-Fi and access University computers. Here’s a rundown of the three major updates you need to know about, along with an important checklist from Information Technology Services that will […]
“The plan speaks directly to the University’s strategic pillars and focuses work on alignment, student engagement, equity gaps, basic-needs resources and workplace culture,” said Will Simpkins, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs. Kevin McClure, Ph.D. (left), associate professor of Higher Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a national expert on the higher-education […]
The Registrar’s Office encourages all students, faculty members and staff members to understand their role in the Mandatory Participation Verification Policy, which was instituted in 2023. Financial-aid eligibility is determined based on a student’s academic participation. To comply with Title IV regulations for federal financial aid, Metropolitan State University of Denver must determine whether a student earned […]
The Office of Faculty Affairs has made several key updates and revisions to the 2024-25 Faculty Employment Handbook. “Regularly reviewing and updating definitions and language improves clarity and ensures that this important resource remains relevant and well-aligned with Metropolitan State University of Denver’s mission, goals and priorities,” said Sam Jay, Ph.D., executive director of Emerging Technology and Academic Transformation, Office of […]
The West and Central Classroom buildings reopened on schedule this morning following months of successful improvements and renovations as part of the Auraria Higher Education Center’s Project B and the construction of the Metropolitan State University of Denver Sim Labs project. Both buildings are open for normal operations with minor ongoing construction impacts. This marks […]
The Classroom to Career Hub has developed resource-packed sample syllabus language to help Metropolitan State University of Denver instructors connect their students to a wide variety of academic–success and career–readiness support services. Adding syllabus language in Canvas and beyond The easiest way for instructors to integrate C2 Hub information into their courses is via syllabi. Starting in January, the Canvas sandbox will include a link to Career Support […]
When Metropolitan State University of Denver won a Top Workplaces Award for Work-Life Flexibility this year, the news was welcome but hardly came as a surprise. The University has been at the forefront of a growing national drive to build a new workplace culture where employees can better integrate their personal lives with the demands of a […]
Educators looking to build community and their skill sets are encouraged to join a fall Faculty Learning Community. FLCs bring together small groups of faculty members at all stages in their careers to learn, explore and co-create new resources around a shared interest. New FLCs for 2024-25 How Can I Further Engage My Students in Applying Their Knowledge? An Exploration […]
