Davidson’s Desk: Our state’s future depends on higher education

2024年1月10日

Leaving the military and Department of Defense to work at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 was more than a career change – it is a calling. I made this move because I firmly believe in the transformational power of higher education for individuals and for our nation as a whole. We see it every day on campus and every December and May when we award thousands of degrees to one of the most diverse sets of learners in the nation.  

不幸的是, the headwinds pushing against the American system of higher education seem to be growing stronger every day. False narratives and mis-information concerning the perceived value of a college degree are leading many astray. 最近的一次 麦哲伦策略的民意调查 revealed that 60% of Colorado voters think it’s more important to prepare 高中 students for the workforce than to prepare them to attend college. It is unfortunate that these perceptions do not match the reality behind the purpose and value of a degree. 有超过 90% of the “Top Jobs” in Colorado requiring further education 和培训 后 高中, higher ed is simply essential to ensuring an individual’s hireability and earning potential. 

These misconceptions also have the potential to be damaging to Colorado’s economy, as 47%的雇主报告说 to the Colorado Department of Higher Education that they have job openings that they can’t fill. 根据最新的 Colorado Department of Higher Education report on the return on investment, there is overwhelming evidence of the benefit of a college education for both families and communities, on 终生收入 as well as civic engagement, life expectancy and 一般的幸福.  

By investing well below half of the national average amount per student, Colorado is at risk of being left behind in our own nation and globally. It’s critically important we correct misconceptions about higher ed with support and investment from our state legislature so we can get this right for the future of Colorado and Coloradans. 皇冠官网网站的未来取决于它. 

真诚地,  

珍妮·戴维森博士.D.
丹佛州立大学校长

密歇根州立大学丹佛新闻

密歇根州立大学丹佛 helps students who dropped out get a degree (9新闻)
密歇根州立大学丹佛 recently told thousands of former students who didn’t graduate that earning a degree is still possible – even without having to go back to school.  

New 密歇根州立大学丹佛 程序 aims to train more male educators of color (The 丹佛 Post)
这个节目是叫我先生, which stands for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models. A 红色的 Story为报道做出了贡献. 

Metropolitan State University of 丹佛’s food pantry seeing triple the need since last year (CBS 新闻)
It comes a year 后 the pantry expanded its space. 现在和过去 红色的 stories and images contributed to the coverage. 

辅导员欢迎更好的FAFSA. But its delay might have consequences for students. (Chalkbeat科罗拉多)
经过几个月的等待, 科罗拉多大学顾问, families and students finally know when the application for college financial aid will be available. A 红色的 Story对报道有贡献. 

来自密歇根州立大学丹佛分校的报道

Does a college degree make you happier? 
Psychologists trace the connection between higher education and subjective well-being.  

密歇根州立大学丹佛 earns prestigious certification for support of Latino students
The University becomes the first higher-education institution in Colorado to earn the Seal of Excelencia. 

Public higher education in Colorado remains a worthwhile investment
New state report underscores the value of a college degree and debunks a prevalent misconception about student debt. 

More 密歇根州立大学丹佛 students will gain career-readiness training thanks to a recent gift
捐赠 of $1.5 million from the Morgridge Family Foundation supports construction and expansion of the University’s C2 Hub. 

即将到来的密歇根州立大学丹佛事件

1月. 12 | 9-11 a.m. 
马丁·路德·金. 和平的早餐 
The theme for the 2024 breakfast is “Fight the Power.” 在此购票. 
 
1月. 15 | 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
丹佛·马丁·路德·金. Marade 
加入密歇根州立大学丹佛社区，因为皇冠官网网站 参与 在一年一度的马丁·路德·金. Marade 在丹佛. Meet on the East side the MLK statue in City Park.  
 
1月. 18 | 12-12:30 p.m. 
喧闹的雕像揭幕派对 
Please join the Alumni Association Board of Directors in celebrating the installation of the Rowdy the Roadrunner Mascot Statue on campus. 回复在这里. 
 
2月. 1 | 7:45 a.m. 茶点| 8:45.m. 程序  
总统春季更新 
Join us for the annual 总统春季更新 as President Davidson will provide updates for all faculty and staff before the end of the academic year. 请回复.

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