News From the Associate Provost
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Math Reform by the Numbers
From the Associate Provost
Leading indicators, like end-of-first-semester probation rates and credit momentum, can show us the more immediate impact of reform efforts.
Rising Tides and Closing Gaps
From the Associate Provost
The spring 2019 semester began with very good news about student success at MSU. The probation rate for first-year students at MSU fell to its lowest level in recorded history.
Introducing Block Tuition
From the Associate Provost
Late last spring, MSU’s Board of Trustees approved a plan to fundamentally alter the way in which undergraduate students are charged tuition starting in Fall 2019.
A New Orientation
From the Associate Provost
We have begun the process of fundamentally reconceptualizing the process by which students are welcomed into the Michigan State University community.
MSU’s Vision, Mission, and Values for Advancing Student Learning and Success
From the Associate Provost
At the Student Learning and Success Launch, we publicized a document that describes the vision, mission, and values that guide MSU’s work to support and advance our students’ success.
Welcoming the New Year
From the Associate Provost
Mark Largent will take office as the interim Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) and Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies on September 1, 2018.
Student Success 2018 Annual Report
From the Associate Provost
In our 2018 annual report we outline our vision, activities, accomplishments, and plans to increase undergraduate student learning, persistence, and success at Michigan State University.
Transitions
From the Associate Provost
R. Sekhar Chivukula discusses the ongoing and important work of student success as he transitions to a new role at UC San Diego
Develop Your Passion and Purpose: Introducing the Exploratory Preference
From the Associate Provost
The first few semesters of a student's career at MSU can be fruitful in exploring subject areas, co-curricular activities, and considering passion and purpose prior to deciding on a major.
Measures of Student Success: Data and Limitations
From the Associate Provost
At MSU, we believe that all admitted students have the ability to learn, persist, and succeed. We are committed to creating equitable pathways to enable students to do so. We track our progress using data, and present summaries here.
Encourage undergrads to improve student experiences by taking the SERU survey
From the Associate Provost
The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey is a nationwide survey, and can guide MSU as we work to improve the experiences of our students
Recalculating Gateway Mathematics at MSU
From the Associate Provost
A new approach and course offerings in the MSU Department of Mathematics adds up to MSU student success
We Can Do Better
From the Associate Provost
The lived experience of many in the MSU community shows we have more to do to build an inclusive community
Helping Those Who Help Our Students
From the Associate Provost
An Open Letter to Undergraduate Assistant and Associate Deans
Message to All MSU Students
From the Associate Provost
The text of a message sent to all MSU students on Friday, January 26
Martin Luther King Day, 2018
From the Associate Provost
The legacy of Martin Luther King and one of MSU's core values, inclusion
Internal Search for University Ombudsperson
From the Associate Provost
The University Ombudsperson helps MSU students expeditiously resolve conflicts, disputes, and problems with any part of the University in a confidential, impartial, and independent manner.
Dwelling on the Shoreline of Wonder
From the Associate Provost
In one brief sentence, Ralph W. Sockman summarizes the goal of an MSU undergraduate education – Spartans Will.
MSU Student Success Themes
From the Associate Provost
It is incumbent on all of us who work at MSU to make sure we create realistic pathways so that our students from all backgrounds can meet the learning objectives the faculty have established for MSU programs.
Recognizing Advisors
From the Associate Provost
Advisors empower students to make life-altering decisions for themselves, armed with the best possible information.
Spartans Helping Spartans
From the Associate Provost
Michigan State is dedicated to remaining a warm, inclusive, and supportive community.
Our Commitment to Inclusion: A Message to MSU Advisors
From the Associate Provost
We, the MSU community, believe that all human beings possess fundamental rights and fundamental value.
A Message to Parents
From the Associate Provost
At MSU, we believe that all admitted students have the ability to succeed – and we are committed to doing our part to see that every student graduates.
Summer 2017 Spartan Student Success Initiatives
From the Associate Provost
As AOP continues, we will continue to provide updates on our progress with our various initiatives.
What got us here won’t get us where we need to be
From the Associate Provost
Improving student success requires each of us to change in ways that are difficult. One example is the need to encourage most students to take 14-16 credit hours per semester, and complete 30 credits by the end of their first year.
Heroes
From the Associate Provost
Heroes play a crucial role by showing us what we, individually and collectively, can accomplish and demonstrating that we can do great things despite long odds.
Starting Out Right: College Success in the First Semester
From the Associate Provost
A crucial marker of the success of a university is the academic standing of freshmen after the end of the first semester.
A Holiday Wish: Dialogue Across Difference
From the Associate Provost
As we move into the holiday season break, I hope everyone can find an opportunity for the meaningful dialogue which enriches the human connections from which real understanding arises.
Post-Election System 2 Thinking
From the Associate Provost
The post-election situation for many people, including many students on our campus, presents a conundrum: a complex situation which for many feels like, and in some cases has been, a real threat.
Election 2016 Message to MSU Advising Community
From the Associate Provost
As MSU advisors and educators, you are on the front line of helping our students cope with and make sense of the painful 2016 election experience.
Additional Resources
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.
