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June 2012
Name-change update: Timeline set for domain name changes
The IT subcommittee of the Name Change Transition Team is working its way through the plethora of tasks that must be completed in the coming months with the biggest tasks so far being changes to the website on July 1 and email on August 1.
June 18, 2012, @Metro
Name change update: New domain name and why 1965 on the university seal?
The new domain name of msudenver.edu has been approved by Educause, a nonprofit association that assigns all higher education institution domain names.
June 11, 2012, @Metro
An historical day: Trustees pass new unsubsidized tuition rate, approve new university seal
The Metropolitan State College of Denver Board of Trustees today made history by voting 7–1 to approve the new Colorado High School/GED Tuition Rate proposed by President Stephen Jordan.
June 7, 2012, @Metro
May 2012
Name Change Transition Team moving toward recommendations for BOT
The Name Change Transition Team, in weekly meetings since May 1, has been looking at redesigned word marks, logos and official University seals in anticipation of presenting its recommendations to the Board of Trustees at the June 7 meeting.
May 29, 2012, @Metro
Name change topped Metro State’s legislative agenda
Metro State’s legislative team actively tracked 57 bills during the 120-day session of the General Assembly that ended last Wednesday, May 9.
May 14, 2012, @Metro
Name change update: Team formed to monitor transition
A group of volunteer faculty, staff and students has been formed as the Name Change Transition Team to oversee the many tasks, issues and questions that are sure to arise as Metro State transitions to university status.
May 7, 2012, @Metro
April 2012
Changing Metro State’s domain name
An online survey is under way regarding a new domain name for Metro State that reflects the institution's impending change in name to Metropolitan State University of Denver.
April 23, 2012, @Metro
Metro State University of Denver: ‘The best day yet to be a Roadrunner!’
The Student Success Building lobby was jam-packed with Roadrunners today as Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB12-148, authorizing Metro State to change its name to Metropolitan State University of Denver.
April 18, 2012, @Metro
After years of brand assessments, community advocacy and legislative negotiations, Metropolitan State College of Denver receives final legislative authority to change its name to Metropolitan State University of Denver on Wednesday, April 18 when Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signs SB12-148 into law in the Student Success Building lobby. The name change takes effect on July 1.
April 12, 2012, @Metro
March 2012
Next step for Metro State’s new name? Governor’s signature
Metro State’s quest to have its name changed to Metropolitan State University of Denver has just one more step to go: the signing of the bill into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.
March 27, 2012, @Metro
Name change passes in House on second reading
The bill to change Metro State’s name to Metropolitan State University of Denver this morning received approval on second reading by the Colorado House of Representatives.
March 26, 2012, @Metro
Name-change bill clears another hurdle with House Education Committee approval
The bill to change the name of the College to Metropolitan State University of Denver continued its march through the state legislature Wednesday, March 14, winning unanimous approval from the House Education Committee following testimony by President Stephen Jordan and others from the Metro State community
March 14, 2012, @Metro
Name Change bill heads to House Education Committee for hearing
The bill to authorize the name change to Metropolitan State University of Denver heads to the House Education Committee March 14 for the next hearing.
March 12, 2012, @Metro
February 2012
After hearing testimony from a University of Denver representative and Metro State constituents on Thursday, Feb. 23, the Colorado Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to approve SB 12-148, the proposal that would allow Metro State to change its name to Metropolitan State University of Denver.
February 23, 2012, @Metro
Metro State name-change bill moves to the Senate floor
After hearing testimony from a University of Denver representative and Metro State constituents on Thursday, the Colorado Senate Education Committee voted unanimously to approve SB 12-148.
February 23, 2012, @Metro
Town hall meeting, legislative hearing on name change this week
The College's Strategic Name Change Initiative moves forward on two fronts this week, with a town hall meeting and a state Senate committee hearing on the issue.
February 20, 2012, @Metro
Name-change bill begins its legislative journey
The bill authorizing the renaming of the College to Metropolitan State University of Denver -- SB 12-148 -- has started its legislative journey and faces a hearing in the state Senate education committee on Feb. 23.
February 13, 2012, @Metro
Trustees vote to change College’s name to Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metro State’s Board of Trustees voted 6-3 this morning to take a major step forward in changing the College’s name to Metropolitan State University of Denver.
February 2, 2012, @Metro
December 2011
Trustees vote to withhold final choice of new name for 30 days
The Board of Trustees met last Friday with sponsors of a proposed bill to change the College’s name, but did not vote on what name will be sent to the state legislature for consideration.
December 1, 2011, @Metro
November 2011
Name change research results to be announced Dec. 1 at Board of Trustees' meeting
Metro State’s Board of Trustees will discuss results of a survey on proposed new names for the College and vote on next steps in the name-change process as part of their regularly scheduled December meeting this Thursday.
November 28, 2011, @Metro
Strategic Name Initiative: DSU off the table
President Stephen Jordan has announced that Denver State University is out of the mix of potential new names for Metro State.
November 14, 2011, @Metro
Update: Second survey planned for College name
Metro State will conduct a second online survey starting Tuesday, Nov. 8, of three new names for Metro State that include the word metropolitan.
November 7, 2011, @Metro
June 2011
College continues on road to new name
The Metro State Board of Trustees (BOT) is gearing up to address major initiatives in the 2011-12 academic year, including the introduction of a name change during the 2012 legislative session.
June 20, 2011, @Metro
April 2011
Board of Trustees defer name change until 2012 legislative session
The Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to defer seeking legislative action to change Metropolitan State College of Denver’s name to Denver State University until the 2012 legislative session.
April 21, 2011, @Metro
Strategic Name Initiative update: Waiting for bill introduction
Following the Board of Trustees’ March 9 vote to pursue legislative approval to change Metro State’s name to Denver State University, the College is now waiting for action in the state legislature.
April 11, 2011, @Metro
March 2011
Metro State Board selects new name for the College
The Metropolitan State College of Denver Board of Trustees today voted 5-2 to pursue legislative authority to change the institution's name to "Denver State University."
March 9, 2011, @Metro
Presentation to trustees on name initiative scheduled March 9
The Metro State community is invited to a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wed., March 9, 10-11:30 a.m., in St. Cajetan’s Center to review the latest research findings for the College’s Strategic Name Initiative.
March 3, 2011, @Metro
February 2011
Strategic Name Initiative still has people thinking
More than 8,500 people have voiced their opinion on a possible new name for the College through the online survey, which closed today at 5 p.m.
Feb 28, 2011, @Metro
Strategic Name Initiative: Community outreach projects underway
Recent forums held to involve the Denver community in the selection process of a possible new name for Metro State have increased communications between the College and various community groups.
Feb 21, 2011, @Metro
Update: Strategic Name initiative
An online survey on the name change has been available only since Feb. 10, and already more than 4,000 people have voted on a possible new name for the College.
Feb 14, 2011, @Metro
Metro State community voices opinions on name change initiative
“Commitment to mission” was the predominant theme of today’s Town Hall Meeting on campus where President Stephen Jordan discussed next steps for the College’s Strategic Name Initiative.
Feb 9, 2011, @Metro
President announces College to go forward with possible name change
Metro State President Stephen Jordan today announced that the College is taking the next steps in the strategic name initiative that began last spring.
Feb 2, 2011, @Metro
September 2010
Cohen shares goals for Board of Trustees
Rob Cohen becomes chairman of Metro State's board.
Sep 21, 2010, @Metro
Consultant assesses College name change
Board of Trustees receive assessment of the Metropolitan State College of Denver name.
Jun 9, 2010, @Metro
Board of Trustees announce positive progress towards master’s approval
The Board also adopted and passed a resolution regarding an assessment of the College name, which will determine the name’s contribution to the College’s vision, loyalty, brand and image.
Feb 10, 2010, @Metro
Brand awareness expert to conduct name assessment for College
Sector Brands will conduct a name assessment to determine its contribution to the College's vision, loyalty, brand and image.
Feb 10, 2010, @Metro
Metro Magazine
Letter from the Executive Director (
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Name change to increase value of alumni degrees.
Metro Magazine, Vol. 26, Summer 2011
Letter from the President ( 398 KB)
Mero State explores the ramifications of a change in name.
Metro Magazine, Vol. 26, Spring 2011
Name-change bill clears another hurdle with House Education Committee approval
The bill to change the name of the College to Metropolitan State University of Denver continued its march through the state legislature Wednesday, March 14, winning unanimous approval from the House Education Committee following testimony by President Stephen Jordan and others from the Metro State community
Name-change bill clears another hurdle with House Education Committee approval
The bill to change Metro State’s name to Metropolitan State University of Denver this morning received approval on second reading by the Colorado House of Representatives.
