Wednesday
August 25, 2004
Vol 2, No 9

1. Trumpeting the accomplishments of faculty and staff

As you would expect, teaching overloads, extra responsibilities and exemplary student and performance evaluations are common factors among the 161 recipients of the Presidential Performance Stipends announced by Interim President Raymond N. Kieft.
Look closer, though, and you will see just how creative and dedicated to students and coworkers the winners are.

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2. Another enrollment record looms
3. Fall Convocation honors 200
4. @Metro welcomes 30 profs on tenure-track
5. The best of both worlds: An Eco Pass plus parking
6. IDP offers new programs in computer security and game development
7. Soccer, volleyball seasons start this weekend

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2. Another enrollment record looms

Metro is gearing up for what appears to be record enrollment this fall. As of August 24 the headcount (state-funded and cash-funded) was 20,992, which is 3.1% higher than last year's second day of classes. State-funded full-year FTES was 7,114, a 2.1% increase.

According to Admissions Director Bill Hathaway Clark, it appears the growth is due primarily to a larger number of continuing students returning for the fall, since the number of new freshmen and transfers will be about the same as last year.

Registrar Tom Gray adds that many classes are full, including the wait lists. "But there are seats available. Students should use the 'Class Search' feature in BANNER Web to find classes with seats."

Today @Metro will publish the official enrollment numbers after the September 8 census date.

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3. Fall Convocation honors 200

Fall Convocation is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 2:30 p.m., in the Tivoli Turnhalle. This year's event will honor not only the Distinguished Service, Golden Key and Emeritus awardees, but also retirees and those employees who have earned years-of -service awards. With almost 200 faculty and staff receiving recognition, their colleagues are encouraged to attend and acknowledge their contributions. Interim President Raymond N. Kieft will speak on the challenges and goals of the 2004-05 academic year, and a reception will follow.

To view the list of awardees go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/convo_twv2082504.htm

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4. @Metro welcomes 30 profs on tenure-track

From a nationally recognized expert on airport security to a renowned ceramicist, this semester's crop of tenure-track faculty is sure to add further credence to Metro s role as a teaching institution where excellence in teaching and learning are accorded the highest priority.

To view the list go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/newprofs_twv2082504.htm

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5. The best of both worlds: An Eco Pass plus parking

Have you ever wanted a little flexibility with your RTD Eco Pass? Say the occasional ability to park, for example?

To find out how go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/ecoplus_twv2082504.htm

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6. IDP offers new programs in computer security and game development

Beginning this fall, Metro students with an interest in cyber crime fighting or computer game development will be able to design Individual Degree Programs (IDP) for each subject.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/IDP_twv2082504.htm

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7. Soccer, volleyball seasons start this weekend

Metro State's fall intercollegiate sports season gets under way this weekend. With a number of new faces in volleyball and women's soccer, the Roadrunners nevertheless expect to field competitive teams and match their performances last year in which both teams made the NCAA tournament. In men's soccer, the team hopes to improve on last year's performance and make the NCAA regional tournament.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/sports_twv2082504.htm

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