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<\/a><\/p>\nAt MSU Denver, we are dedicated to promoting equity for our very diverse student body. There are two facets of equity to consider:\u00a0 access equity and equity in outcomes. MSU Denver fosters access equity in a variety of manners: we have a modified open enrollment policy, we have a differentiated rate of tuition for ASSET students, we work with traditionally underserved high schools to promote a college-going mindset and to provide students with the tools they need to make college a reality, etc. MSU Denver also sets a high academic bar and requires that students reach that level in order to progress in their coursework and graduate. Our goal of equity in outcomes, though, requires that all<\/em> students who come in to the university be able to get out with a degree\u2014no matter what their preparation is when they start. So how can faculty support the students we have in order to achieve equity in outcomes?<\/span><\/p>\n Sometimes it can be difficult to visualize how students who are here are going to finish their current courses and, eventually, their degree. We cannot do much about the skills that students come in with, but faculty can control what we and the institution can do to address academic needs. For example, if you see a student who struggles with college-level writing, don\u2019t ask, \u201cWhy isn\u2019t this student prepared?\u201d but rather ask, \u201cWhat can I do to support this student so that they can do the work that I am expecting?\u201d and \u201cWhat university supports are in place to assist this student with their learning goals?\u201d The student must do the work to meet expectations, but framing the conversation around how we as faculty and staff can intervene to assist better promotes equity.<\/span><\/p>\n How can YOU meet students where they are in your classroom?\u00a0 <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Thirsty for a Strong Instructional Practice? At MSU Denver, we are dedicated to promoting equity for our very diverse student body. There are two facets of equity to consider:\u00a0 access equity and equity in outcomes. MSU Denver fosters access equity in a variety of manners: we have a modified open enrollment policy, we have a … <\/p>\nTake a SIP of This: Meeting Students Where They Are<\/h3>\n
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