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Our Approach to Policy Change

We know that our community is always attuned to and invested in government policies at the local, state and federal levels. Recognizing this rapidly-changing policy landscape can feel overwhelming, we believe that from an institutional standpoint it’s important to take a measured and focused approach to understanding how changes may impact the University’s mission.

One of the roles of MSU Denver’s Office of Government and External Affairs is to assess impacts of policies, regulations, executive actions and pending legislation to our institution and our people. If they do affect students, employees or programs, we are committed to providing timely and clear guidance and support for our community.

We encourage Roadrunners and MSU Denver stakeholders to regularly check official University Communication channels and to visit this page for the latest information regarding any policy impact on our mission.

To better understand and prepare for policy shifts, the University collaborates with advisory groups such as the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), the President’s Alliance, the American Council on Education (ACE), as well as the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and peer institutions across the state.

What We Know

We are committed to keeping our campus community informed with the latest verified updates on policies and orders that may directly impact our mission and those we serve. We will share reliable information here as it becomes available.

No federal funds directly granted to the University have been held due to executive orders and no stop work orders have been received.
The Department of Education now requires remaining COVID relief funds (CARES, CRRSA, ARPA) to be reimbursed instead of paid upfront. This change does not impact MSU Denver.
MSU Denver is a modified open-access university – meaning students who are at least 20 years old with a high school diploma or GED are automatically admitted by state statute.
The University does not consider race or any other proxy measures in admissions decisions and University policies have long been in alignment with civil rights law.
There are no current impacts to Pell Grants, federal student loans, work-study programs nor direct aid to individuals.
The National Institutes of Health’s new supplemental guidance imposing a standard 15% indirect cost rate on all grants does not currently impact MSU Denver, as none of our active NIH grants exceed this threshold.

More information on all recent federal regulatory changes can be found here.

What You Can Do

Staying informed and engaged is essential. Here’s how you can help:

Stay Mission Focused: Continue doing what you do best and stay focused on our student and teaching -centered mission.
Keep Updated: Follow university communications and trusted sources to ensure you have accurate information about the impact of any policy changes on the University.
Foster Open Dialogue – Encourage respectful discussions and critical thinking in your classrooms, workplaces and communities.
Share Requests and Recommendations:
- Employees with general federal policy concerns should inform their supervisors, who will escalate them to deans and senior leaders for review by Government Affairs and General Counsel.
- Any direct communications from federal agencies should be shared with [email protected].
- Specific research or grant-related questions should be directed to Deans, the Office of the Provost or Student Affairs leadership.
- Specific suggestions or questions can also be shared through the President’s Idea Catcher.