“Generations, Master Copy,” 2009, Acrylic on masonite
New provost the ‘right person’ for Metro State Metro State has a new provost/vice president for academic affairs. Vicki Golich came to Metro State from California State University-San Marcos, where she was a professor of political science and had served as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Art speaks to Speaker This painting by Metro State art major Patrice Washington is hanging in high places—the office of Colorado Speaker of the House Terrance Carroll. To learn more about Carroll and the other ways he supports Metro State, read his interview, “9 Answers,” on page 6.
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College offers teacher ed guarantee Metro State is so confident of the education it provides its teacher education students, it’s backing them with a guarantee. “We are confident in the quality of our Teacher Education program, and establishing this guarantee shows our commitment to the entire education process that is necessary to develop productive citizens for tomorrow’s workforce,” says President Stephen Jordan. The Statement of Assurance says that if the principal finds that the teacher, during his or her first year, needs more training, the College will extend the opportunity for the teacher to come back to audit a course(s) at no expense to correct the identified problem. About 2,200 students are currently enrolled in the College’s Teacher Education Program.
“This guarantee gives teachers an extra edge when applying for jobs throughout their first year, and it shows that Metro State firmly believes in what it’s teaching,” says Patricia Hurrieta, principal of Denver’s Godsman Elementary and a 1993 graduate of Metro State. The College’s initiative speaks volumes, according to Colorado Commissioner of Education Dwight D. Jones. “This extraordinary step provides a gold seal of quality that will boost confidence among hiring districts. I applaud the leadership shown by Metro State, its president and its board in providing this stellar warranty plan.
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Enrollment shows no sign of slowing down
“Dr. Golich’s proven record of accomplishment in general education and graduate programs is what Metro State needs right now,” says President Stephen Jordan. “She is the right person to help guide Metro State towards our goal of becoming the preeminent public urban baccalaureate college in the nation.” Golich says that Metro State’s mission, which is similar to her former institution’s, is what drew her to the College. “I see a true importance to providing educational access to the general public. Here in the 21st century, we’re known as the knowledge economy. What better way to create, evaluate and trade knowledge than through Metro State’s mission, which far exceeds the value of most other institutions of higher education in the nation.”
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Continuing an 11-year trend, enrollment at Metro State is up again. The College now boasts 22,904 students, a 5.5 percent increase over last fall. And the number of students of color jumped 5.9 percent and now accounts for 24.8 percent of total enrollment. The majority of this growth was in the Hispanic category, who now number 3,089 students.
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Viicki Golich joined Metro State as its provost this September. Metro Magazine llllllllllllllll Fall 2009
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