EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State College tried out a brand new assembly format to listen to from these on campus.
MSU is looking it a stakeholder engagement assembly. A gaggle of round 60 college students, workers, school, board members, and alumni privately gathered to share what they see the college doing effectively, and the place it may enhance.
Neither the general public nor the media have been allowed into the assembly, however afterwards, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and Board Chair Kelly Tebay shared what was mentioned.
President Guskiewicz mentioned the aim for this new assembly was to listen to what’s on the minds of these on campus.
Michigan State College tried out a brand new assembly format to listen to from these on campus./ WLNS
He seems like that was completed. In December of 2024, MSU’s Board of Trustees voted to carry these stakeholder conferences each September. These in attendance shared their ideas on how MSU is performing in a number of areas, together with group outreach, analysis coaching, and infrastructure.
‘What we discovered is that there are numerous issues that we’re doing effectively, however there’s all the time room for enchancment,” mentioned Guskiewicz.
The MSU President mentioned registration is an space that the College can be trying into after listening to some issues.
“trying to have a more sort of connected digital system platforms for students to use to create fewer barriers through their 4 years here,” mentioned Guskiewicz.
The subject of well being and wellness was a giant one with Guskiewicz saying leaders plan to search out methods to create a greater sense of belonging.
“There is nothing more important than the safety of staff and students, staff and faculty,” mentioned Guskiewicz.
This assembly was not open to the general public, which Chair Tebay mentioned was accomplished to make individuals really feel extra snug.
“When you have people in public spaces, they’re not always willing to speak up and I think, at least I saw, the students were very active, and sometimes you don’t always get students to actually speak in front of the entire group,” Tebay continued. “It was a really good opportunity to hear from people we wouldn’t normally hear from.”
President Guskiewicz mentioned he’s all the time open to suggestions, including that the stakeholder assembly was the precise dimension for what leaders wished to perform.
“This was set up for active participation, not with an audience,” mentioned Guskiewicz.
This assembly occurred throughout a urgent time for MSU, as funds reductions have led to layoffs. Guskiewicz mentioned officers are nonetheless working to determine the precise variety of staff that can be laid off, however he was happy to see that latest estimates are decrease than anticipated.
