Metro State News
President institutes hiring freeze
Article Posted Jan 6, 2009

Metro State President Stephen Jordan has instituted additional cost-containment measures, including a hiring freeze, in response to Gov. Bill Ritter’s request that all state agencies submit proposals for cost containment and possible budget reductions.

Metro State News
Revised administrator compensation system on track
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

The revamping of the compensation system for administrators is nearing completion.

Academics
Several with Metro State theatre ties nominated for awards
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

The Denver Post announced finalists on Sunday for its annual Ovation Awards, and Metro State faculty, staff, students and alumni were among the nominees.

Athletics
Assistant athletic director joins Roadrunner staff
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

Athletic Director Joan McDermott has announced the hiring of Ron Christian as assistant athletic director for media relations/marketing.

State/Legislature
Federal government reworks privacy regulations in FERPA
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

The U.S. Department of Education published new rules last week on what kinds of information schools can release on students.

State/Legislature
P-20 Council presents Gov. Ritter with education-reform recommendations
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

Earlier this month, the P-20 Education Coordinating Council presented 21 recommendations on education reform to Gov. Bill Ritter, for consideration in the upcoming legislative session.

State/Legislature
Remediation rates decrease at Metro State; remain constant statewide
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

While the percentage of Colorado high school students at the state’s colleges and universities who require remedial work has remained unchanged in four years, the percentage of Metro State students requiring remediation has steadily declined over the same period.

State/Legislature
Colorado receives Lumina Foundation grant for higher-ed efficiency project
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

Gov. Bill Ritter announced Tuesday that the Lumina Foundation for Education has selected Colorado as one of only 11 states to receive a $150,000 grant to develop strategies and policies to improve productivity in higher education.

Metro State News
Deferred Compensation Service Center phone number changed
Article Posted Dec 17, 2008

The phone and fax numbers for the State of Colorado 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Service Center changed last week.

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