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Share your suggestions on University Material Lending Policy

MSU Denver Policy Advisory Council collaborates on diversity and recruitment protocols.

By Megan Jones

November 23, 2020

At a meeting of the Metropolitan State University of Denver Policy Advisory Council on Thursday, Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., associate vice president of Curriculum and Policy Development, presented revisions to a proposed policy on lending University equipment to students. This policy is available for community review and comment through Dec. 15 by visiting www.msudenver.edu/policy and clicking “Comment on a Policy.”

Employee appointment and recruitment

Kate Ray, talent-team manager, Human Resources, presented revisions to the Recruitment and Appointment Policy. This policy provides guidance on conducting fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory searches and hires of MSU Denver applicants and employees, including faculty, staff and student staff.

The council reviewed an equity statement crafted in collaboration with the Recruitment and Retention subcommittee of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, along with the Faculty and Staff Senates. The HR talent team is continuing its work on a search manual with more detailed search and hiring procedures.

Protecting children and minors in MSU Denver programs

Lori Darnel, J.D., assistant professor, Social Work, presented revisions to a proposed policy on protecting children and minors (17 years of age and under) related to the legal requirement of MSU Denver employees to report child abuse or neglect, including human trafficking, in our capacity as school officials per Colorado state law.

Work continues on these policies and more.

Future Meetings

• Dec. 17
• Jan. 21
• Feb. 18

Meetings are held from 11 a.m.-noon in Microsoft Teams.

Voice your perspective

Roadrunners are welcome to serve on the MSU Denver Policy Advisory Council. Please contact Megan Jones, M.A., policy administrator in the Office of the President, at webbme@msudenver.edu to join the council or visit www.msudenver.edu/policy/policydevelopment to learn more about how policies are developed at MSU Denver.