Dear SIP readers, 

The Strong Instructional Practice Squad would like to offer all faculty and staff members a hearty congratulations on finishing the semester. The team hopes the SIP series has given readers a little insight and a sense of camaraderie while we collectively navigate higher education in an almost-post-pandemic world. 

The SIP series will return in the fall semester to share more instructional tips, techniques and strategies with the Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty and beyond. If there is a topic you would like to learn about, please visit the Well and click the “Submit your SIP here” button to share an idea or email [email protected]. 

For the final SIP of the spring semester, please enjoy a throwback article, “Crafting Meaningful Goodbyes.” This article was originally published in spring 2020, but the message still rings true as our dedication to students remains as strong as ever. 

Happy summer, 

The SIP Squad