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Taking the Initiative - February Update

Story 2020-02-27

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

Story 2020-02-27

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.

Student success is not just academic

From the Associate Provost 2020-02-27

We know from both informal conversations with students and from educational research that students come to MSU and stay here when they feel a sense of belonging at MSU.

Good Signs

Story 2020-01-30

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.

Taking The Initiative - January 2020

Story 2020-01-29

I am thrilled to say that our open call for participation was a great success and about 25% of the workgroups are folks new to working with APUE on student success initiatives.

RHA President reflects on inclusion efforts at MSU

Story 2020-01-27

Miyanna Fowlkes reflects on inclusion efforts while serving as RHA President

Dave Weatherspoon named Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Story 2020-01-22

Dave Weatherspoon, professor in Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics, has been named Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education (APUE) at MSU, effective January 1, 2020.

Nominations are being sought for the 2020 Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize

Press Release 2020-01-07

The Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize seeks to identify the most outstanding graduating senior.

Telling Normal Stories

From the Associate Provost 2019-11-25

Extraordinary stories also assume a set of standards that are inherently inequitable because it ignores the incredible variety of experiences and types of preparation among Michigan State students.

Taking The Initiative - November 2019

Story 2019-11-25

I have spent the last few weeks talking with people, reaching out to folks engaged in this work already, and (luckily) hearing from others about how their work may connect to the workgroups.

Reshaping Her Future Landscape with Flat Rate

Story 2019-11-19

As a junior considering a wide spectrum of possible careers, Gabriella is grateful for the freedom to examine an array of options at MSU.

Mistake Prompts 4 MSU Sophomores to Launch Unique Clothing Brand

Story 2019-11-18

While studying entrepreneurship and business sustainability on a First-year Seminar Abroad (FSA) program, Kathryne Rojeck made an innocent mistake that would shape the future of her and her friends for months to come.

MSU's 6-year graduation rate

Story 2019-11-07

MSU's 6-year graduation rate has hit another record high at 81%.

Student Success Express

From the Associate Provost 2019-10-31

Educating students and serving their needs as they learn, thrive, and ultimately graduate are the primary reasons why universities like Michigan State exist.

MSU Black Alumni connects with students through annual networking event

Story 2019-10-29

On September 26, MSUBA hosted their second annual networking event titled “Building Blocks for Success” in Erickson Kiva.

Taking The Initiative - October 2019

Story 2019-10-29

Each month I will update you on how the campus has taken your feedback from launch to make changes to improve student success at MSU.

New RCPD Program Lets Students with Autism Get a Head Start Moving Onto Campus

Story 2019-10-22

The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) debuted an early move-in program this semester as part of its BOND program, which supports MSU students with an autism diagnosis.

Reshaping the University for Student Success

From the Associate Provost 2019-09-26

This year’s theme of “Transitions: Transfer Students & Major Changes” was presented in a fundamentally different way.

MSU Student Founds Non-Profit, Breaks World Record

Story 2019-09-25

Astonishingly, Abell doesn’t think the burpees are the hardest thing he’s done this year. That honor goes to creating a charity — the Stronger Warrior Foundation — with his sister, Katelyn Abell.

Mia White: Reflections from a SROP Student

Story 2019-09-17

With dreams of obtaining a Ph.D and working with underserved countries on their forestry needs, Mia knew that she wanted to gain some research experience.

MSU program receives $40,000 grant from U.S. Department of Education

Press Release 2019-09-16

Educational Talent Search (E.T.S.), a program that provides assistance by way of academic, career and financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the form of $40,000.

Welcome Home – Cultivating a Sense of Belonging at MSU

From the Associate Provost 2019-08-29

This week we welcome more than 10,000 new members to the MSU community, including more than 8,500 first-year students, over a thousand new transfer students, hundreds of new faculty and staff, and even a new president.

Student Innovation to Student Life: How Student Innovation Team Employees Balance School and Work

Story 2019-08-28

It’s no secret that students who work while in college (especially on campus) traditionally perform higher than their peers who don’t.

Student Success with Lansing Community College

From the Associate Provost 2019-07-24

A better-defined pathway for students from LCC to MSU would help more people successfully and affordably earn their bachelor’s degree.

Ailohi Izirein: From Ypsilanti to Engineering

Story 2019-07-22

SROP is an initiative of The Graduate School at MSU that aims to expand the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds that pursue graduate studies and research careers.

Seeing the Fruits of Our Labor

From the Associate Provost 2019-06-27

We accomplished a great deal over the last year, and we added a few very large new projects to our plates for the coming academic year.

Jada Flowers: M.A.D.E. to Inspire

Story 2019-06-20

Coming from the Six Mile and Meyers neighborhood in Detroit, Jada Flowers, a rising junior, has made quite the splash at Michigan State.

Summer Reading

From the Associate Provost 2019-05-31

Two books in particular captured my attention - both by MSU authors - and I wanted to share them with you.

Finding Her Place: A profile of a first year CAMP student

Story 2019-05-29

It might have taken the entire year, but first-year CAMP student Alondra Torres has found her place at MSU.

Spartans to Atlanta: Strengthening connections between the past and the present

Story 2019-05-29

Service learning trips are not a rare occurrence for MSU students, but the opportunity to connect with and soak up knowledge from the MSU Black Alumni, while doing so, doesn’t happen too often.

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From the Associate Provost

Getting (Back) Our Rhythm  2022-07-28

In July, I focused on clearing the decks. You might find some of the things I've tried helpful as well.

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