News Stories
Students are Buried in Email. We're Going to Fix It.
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It is no surprise that in this deluge of emails, important ones are falling through the cracks.
Dr. James Lucas Wins Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design
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Far more than a simple historical tour, the course familiarizes students with a wide range of concepts through the lens of leadership theory.
The launch of the new Campus Student Success Group
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I am excited for the energy the group has and look forward to engaging with them, and all of you, in the years to come to enact a student success strategy on campus.
Spartans Innovate to Stay One Step Ahead of COVID-19
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When innovation, collaboration, and adaptability are called for, Spartans will rise to the occasion.
From Migrant Worker to FRIB Engineer: One Student’s Journey
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A transformative decade changes a student's destiny and, unexpectedly, brings him closer to his father.
Redesigning the Large Lecture Course at MSU
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A new model for teaching classes at scale in ways that promote equity and student learning by adopting hybrid modes of instruction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Sense of Belonging in Uncertain Times: New NSO Director is Ready for the Challenges Ahead
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Dr. Portia Watkins, the new director of New Student Orientation, was already walking into a big job. Then the pandemic happened.
Taking the Initiative - March Update
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While the novel coronavirus and the shelter in place order have shifted how we do our work, it has not changed the importance of the work we do.
Taking the Initiative - February Update
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14 meetings down…countless more to go! The workgroups and project committees are hard at work identifying the “current state” at MSU for transfer students and students who change major.
A Winding Road to Finding Purpose: A Spartan Alum's Experience
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When reflecting on her educational journey, Kani Caldwell would confirm that it was far from simple. Many moments of doubt and discouragement caused her to question her abilities and her purpose.
Good Signs
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MSU’s six-year graduation rate has now increased one point every year over the last five years, climbing from 77% for the 2009 entering cohort to 81% for the 2013 entering cohort.
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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.
