MSU Denver Learning Assistant Program

05/16/2022

Hiring LAs for fall opened this Saturday, May 14th! Hiring will close Friday, June 24th to try and get ahead of HR hiring timelines. This way, we want to ensure that all LAs are set up to be paid for their work by the first week of the semester.

On the LA Campus website https://learningassistantalliance.org under the red HELP CENTER button and LA Campus tab, there are links for faculty on

● How to send automated declines or offers through LA Campus. https://www.learningassistantalliance.org/modules/supp ort/help_page.php?a=/doc/lac/how-to/How-to-send-an offer-to-students.pdf

● How to access student applications https://www.learningassistantalliance.org/modules/supp ort/help_page.php?a=/doc/lac/how-to/How-to-access-st student-applications.pdf

General Pool options also opened 5/14!

05/03/2022

Reminder to block your MSU Denver calendars off for June 20th in observance of Juneteenth, our newest recognized state holiday.

04/21/2022

The Health Center at Auraria is hosting its second Fresh Check Day on April 27th from 11a-3p on Lawrence St. Mall (or the lawn in front of St. Cajetan’s). Fresh Check Day is a national campaign promoting su***de prevention and mental health awareness. This is a fun, engaging, community-building event that addresses stigma and other aspects of mental health. Come out to join campus organizations and peers in engaging activities (including short fitness classes, art activities, mental health screenings, making stress balls), informative tabling, prize drawings, food and much more. Attendees have the opportunity to enter to be eligible to win the grand prize of a Kindle Fire. The Phoenix Center will, also, be holding a group photo at 12:15p in honor of the Denim Days campaign.

04/11/2022

It's National Student Employee Appreciation week, LAs! We greatly appreciate you and all you do for the program, faculty and students! Thank YOU!

04/11/2022

Student Applications are open in LA Campus for fall semester-04/12/2022 - 05/13/2022 (provisional)
There are classes at CCD and MSU in G*Y, Bio, CS, EAS, GITA, and MTH
Steps can be found on our LA website: https://www.msudenver.edu/learning-assistant-program/
and in LA Campus website https://learningassistantalliance.org under the HELP CENTER button, there are links to all the steps for students and a student application overview.
We recommend to apply asap since there may be a cap for placements this fall.

The mission of the International Learning Assistant Alliance is to connect people and institutions to support the implementation and assessment of the LA Model, with the goals of improving educational experiences and access across the disciplines.

04/04/2022

Need Help Registering? Join the Virtual Registration Event!
MSU Denver will host its Fall Virtual Registration Event on Wednesday, April 27. Students are invited to attend the event to get help with registration.
You will be able to virtually meet one-on-one with an academic advisor, financial aid counselor or transfer admissions counselor/transfer evaluator. Space is limited at the event and RSVPs close on Sunday, April 24, so RSVP now!

MSU Denver Virtual Registration Event

04/02/2022

LA Faculty Course Proposals are open for fall!
03/14/2022 - 04/10/2022

Student applications for fall will run:
04/12/2022 - 05/13/2022

We know that you and students are making this decision based on current information and in good faith. We also understand that circumstances may change for you and LAs before next semester starts.

03/30/2022

Networking Event | Hybrid - Zoom and Tivoli 320C
Mar. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Connect with diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals from the Associated Press, Plante Moran, the IRS, and more! Topics include Inclusive Employers, Self-Advocacy, Social Justice & Activism, and Identity-Based Mentoring. Students who register and attend will have several chances to win a $25 gift card and other prizes.
https://msudenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01CoI6TrkSNbzW6

03/14/2022

Faculty course proposals are now open for fall semester at https://www.learningassistantalliance.org/
Interested faculty can simply duplicate past course proposals by selecting the Use existing proposal to get started.

The mission of the International Learning Assistant Alliance is to connect people and institutions to support the implementation and assessment of the LA Model, with the goals of improving educational experiences and access across the disciplines.

03/09/2022

This week, we're excited to tell you about the annual JCPenney Suit-Up Event that will help you "dress the part" for any upcoming job or graduate school interviews, career fairs, professional conferences or career fairs (like The Spring Job & Internship Fair on April 5)!
When: Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: JCPenney Northfield @ Stapleton
What: 30% discount on career wear! JCPenney Suit-Up is a great way to get what you need for interviews, professional conferences and new jobs at an affordable price! At the event, you can also visit employer tables to get job search advice and strategies!
Bonus: Everyone who registers in advance will be entered into a drawing for JCPenney gift cards to use on the day of the event! Register here

03/08/2022

Women's History Month
Every March, the CMEI celebrates Women's History Month. Today, MSU Denver kicks off celebrations with recognition of International Women’s Day with a special panel that will dig deeper into gender and sexuality. This event will be held in person on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 11:30am to 1:00pm in Tivoli 320 ABC. Lunch Provided.
https://www.msudenver.edu/multicultural-center/campus-events/womens-history-month/
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pJwwAzMX-UqnPPGMyEEyXGNOw2qzoWFCvSEY9-13kfxUQ01BNURXTVlYTUZIVFRLWkZEQzdGNUwzNy4u

03/07/2022

Please share!
Diversity in the Workplace
WHEN Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 4 – 5:30pm
CONTACT NAME Eunice Reyes
CONTACT EMAIL [email protected]
EVENT TYPES Virtual Event, Workshops and Training
AUDIENCE Current Students
EVENT SPONSOR Career Services
EVENT DETAILS
Join us to gain insight on navigating the professional world with different identities. Learn about topics such as: what to ask your employer during the interview process; authenticity in the workplace; self-advocacy and managing instances of bias or discrimination; and more!

Register in advance

LINK shibboleth-msudenver-csm.symplicity.com…