News From the Associate Provost
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Neighborhoods 101
From the Associate Provost
The MSU Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC) was featured in an excellent video from Higher Education Today.
Moving from Accommodation to Inclusion
From the Associate Provost
While our legal obligation is to accommodate any qualified student with a disability, our goals are actually higher.
The case for active learning in introductory STEM classes
From the Associate Provost
Meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of active learning versus traditional lecture in introductory STEM classes.
“There’s a snake in the house!”
From the Associate Provost
On Friday, Sept. 9, the MSU Psychology Department hosted Dr. Claude Steele, of UC Berkeley, to give the 2016 Messe Lecture.
Launching New Spartans for Success
From the Associate Provost
Our Academic Orientation Program (AOP) this summer provided incoming students with the opportunity to learn about academics, life on campus, and to find new friends with whom to share their college adventure.
The MSU STEM Educational Alliance Enters its Fourth Year!
From the Associate Provost
The MSU STEM Educational Alliance recently held its fall meeting and reception, an occasion which marks the beginning of the fourth year of this organization devoted to improving STEM education at MSU.
MSU's Upward Bound Program Celebrates 50 Years
From the Associate Provost
The Upward Bound program demonstrates that, with passion, commitment, and focus, Michigan State can contribute to ensuring a better future for all of our students, the citizens of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
The Beginning of a New Era
From the Associate Provost
Today I have the honor of beginning to serve as the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University.
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.
