CADRE: Community, Accessibility, Diversity, Respect and Excellence

Prompt: How have you incorporated one or more of the CADRE values in your family, school, and/or community to encourage positive change in yourself and those around you?CADRE: Community, Accessibility, Diversity, Respect and ExcellenceCommunity MSU Denver is an engaged urban university that promotes mutual relationships between the University and the community where we apply the intellectual strength of our faculty and the energy of our students to solve real-world problems. We have the ability to benefit the economic health, cultural health and well-being of the community and promote the public good through the transformation of urban communities in metropolitan Denver. Access Inspired by the students we serve, many of whom are low-income or first-generation, our self-confident academic community breaks down traditional boundaries and takes responsibility for meeting the challenges of access to education in the 21st century. Diversity MSU Denver has been committed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence since its inception. This is evidenced by our efforts to embed systemic practices to achieve a high-quality, culturally sensitive education; is reflected by our leadership, faculty, staff and students; and is woven into the fabric of our University. Respect We boldly seek a climate of mutual respect and reflection that supports different beliefs and perspectives and promotes the open exchange of ideas. Because we respect everyone, communicate effectively, promote transparency, embrace dialogue, cultivate trust and respect governance structures, we are consistently able to make decisions with a students-first mentality. Excellence MSU Denver faculty members are known for their commitment to excellence in student-centered teaching and scholarship. Staff members are dedicated to the delivery of high-quality wraparound services for all students. Roadrunners strive for excellence in all they do, embracing the challenges in front of them and rising to reach their full potential.