News
Beyond "Doom Scrolling": In Search of New Perspectives
From the Associate Provost
I've been making a concerted effort lately to replace “doom scrolling” with some more productive reading.
Students Identified Their Needs—How Will We React? Student Success Launch Recap
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To say the student stories and experiences shared were impactful is an understatement.
New Mentoring Program Represents What is Best About MSU Staff
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Circles of Success emerged from many individuals working together toward clearly defined priorities, a little synchronicity, and a lot of eleventh-hour collaboration.
SIS Modernization Project Campus Engagement Webinar, Oct. 15
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You can submit questions you may have for the Project team in the “Questions & Comments” field during registration.
TRIO Student Support Services Program Receives Five Year $3.9 Million Grant
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the U.S. Department of Education grant continues the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program, on campus at MSU since 1974.
New Data Shows Student Success Gains in First Year Seminar Course
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"Seeing measurable impact on student success is undoubtedly due to the tremendous commitment of UGS 110 and BUS 101 instructors."
Putting Mental Health at the Forefront of Policing
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The MSU Police Department is working to integrate a holistic, mental health approach into every aspect of their interactions with the public.
Moving Forward with Patience and Kindness
From the Associate Provost
Our task for the next four months is to remember that we are a community and we all depend on one another.
Data Analytics and Strategic Initiatives Unit Helps with Complex Student Success Issues
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The new Student Success Data Analytics and Strategic Initiatives unit in the Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education office is here to help you.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services Offering Extensive Portfolio of Services Virtually
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It is strongly encouraged that advisors, instructors, and staff familiarize themselves with CAPS services.
For Dr. John Jackson, the Remote Learning Recipe is Dad Jokes, Social Cohesion, and Trust
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More than thirty years of teaching complex subject matter to undergraduates has left him with a piece of wisdom he hopes will be at the foreground of faculty’s thinking as MSU begins a semester of remote learning.
New Tech in Classrooms Delivers a Quality Experience for Remote Learners
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The new technology in classrooms is focused on presentational quality and interactivity.
The Opportunity to Stitch a New Garment
From the Associate Provost
The pandemic gives us an unprecedented opportunity to “stitch a new garment” for the university, and I have seen an impressive number of tailors at work among my colleagues.
Student Success Launch 2020
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The planning committee will work to make sure that participants are still able to contribute their thoughts and ideas related to student success.
Mid-SURE 2020 Begins August 4
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The virtual event will showcase MSU's diverse array of undergraduate research.
Thank an Educator: Where MSU Educators Can Show Their Colleagues Gratitude
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The “Thank an Educator” portion of the social platform is a space to shout out our praise for colleagues who inspired us with their aptitude or kindness.
As Everything Changes, We Must Look Out for Each Other
From the Associate Provost
We are all depending on one another, not just to wear masks and wash our hands, but learn and live together in fair and just ways.
From Full-time Auto Worker to Graduate: Lawrence Stallworth
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Overcoming doubt, finding community, pursuing passions.
UGS 100: A New, Comprehensive NSO Course
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Dr. Jim Lucas and Dr. Sarah Gretter talk about helping the New Student Orientation team create an online, for-credit NSO course.
Undergrad is Saving Lives in a Dark Season: Spotlight on Cadet Colin Woods
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What would be grueling, harrowing work for most people is the ideal job for the soon-to-be-sophomore, who is on a pre-nursing track at MSU.
Dr. Portia Watkins Appointed to Governor’s Task Force
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She has recently been selected to serve on a committee for one of the Governor’s Task Forces: the Citizen Review Panel for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Don’t Waste a Crisis
From the Associate Provost
I have asserted for the last several years that – tradition and habit aside – we ought to be scrutinizing every aspect of MSU to ensure that we are meeting our Land Grant ideals of access, equity, and opportunity.
2020 Starr Charitable Foundation Scholarship Recipients Named
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Scholarship awarded to students who demonstrated strong leadership and academic excellence in the high school classroom.
Taking the Initiative - April Update
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As the new Assistant Dean of Student Success Assessment and Strategic Initiatives, I wanted to take a moment to share some of my current ideas for student success strategy.
The Pandemic Has Not Changed Our Commitments—It Has Strengthened Them
From the Associate Provost
We have provided high-quality, life-changing educational experiences through world wars and a civil war, through epidemics and pandemics, and through recessions and depressions. And we will continue to do it.
Closed Captions Open Opportunities for Student Employees
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A new cross-campus project is tackling two problems at once — and showcasing the marquee traits that make all Spartans proud: resilience under pressure, a willingness to collaborate, and a relentless drive toward innovation.
Moving MSU Online: Behind the Scenes
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Countless Spartans were instrumental in moving most university services online in the wake of the pandemic.
Emily Steffke Named 2020 Recipient of Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize
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The prize is given to the most outstanding graduating senior at MSU.
2020 Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year Award Winners Announced
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Dr. John Waller, Dr. Gina Leinninger, Keenan Noyes honored with Mentor of the Year Awards.
Working Together Like Never Before
From the Associate Provost
Our colleagues' response to the coronavirus pandemic is an inspiring example of professionalism and collaboration during an unprecedented crisis.
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In every arena—academically, socially, interpersonally—Spartans act with integrity. Spartans recognize the value of intellectual work, represent themselves honestly, and prove their trustworthiness in their interactions.
The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) oversees university-level undergraduate initiatives that support and enhance the undergraduate experience.
