TO ALL MUSICIANS, SONGWRITERS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Congratulations! You have made a great finding your path so you can make your own choice and the first important step towards mark when you feel ready. your degree education and career. Communication is a vital part of DIME You are here at DIME because you have working for you so we highly recommend the talent and passion to be a professional you take five minutes away from your in music, or are a future entrepreneur and social media to check emails, reply to want to start your own business. Today emails, prepare for lessons, keep track of is day one of your journey and the most your meetings, class schedules, rehearsals important thing to remember is that we and day jobs in your diary – take the want you to enjoy every minute you spend responsibility….. administration is not as at DIME. Music Education is a wonderful much fun as playing drums but we all have to journey and you need to make that journey do it and if you keep on top of it, things will count as much as the destination. From be so much easier for you. today, we will treat you respectfully, as adults, and we expect you to treat everyone Maximize your DIME time and you will soon at DIME the same way. We will help you, see yourself building your own career path guide you, push you and encourage you – and begin living the future you genuinely but it’s all about YOU – you are the only one want. And here’s the best part - when you that can make a difference, to you. begin working in the professional Music Business and earning some money that is As you read your way through this Student going to enable you to be self-sufficient you Handbook, you will see that the key message should never have to get a proper job again! is that we are here for you. We know your journey will be full of challenges and we have Work hard, play hard and love what you a great team at DIME and MSU Denver who do….. love to help you, and are not afraid to tackle Kevin Nixon and Sarah Clayman any difficulties. You will amaze yourself (DIME Group Founding Directors) at how far you can progress musically, professionally and academically – and you should take a moment to be proud of each step you make. Everyone’s progression will be different, everyone’s journey is different, everyone’s success and idea of success is different - but we are united in all of that because it’s about learning, growing and

DENVER 3 1. WELCOME TO MSU DENVER AT DIME CONTENTS

DIME is a music institute like no other – standards. We expect high standards designed for serious musicians who desire from you, and you should expect the a long-term, professional career in modern highest standards from us in return. 1 / Welcome to MSU Denver at DIME! 5 music. All of our curriculum has been Student satisfaction is of paramount designed to build strong musical skills importance to us, and it is our goal to 2 / DIME ETHOS 7 alongside an understanding of the music build strong, professional relationships 3 / How to Succeed at DIME industry principles that are necessary for between instructors, students and staff. 8 long and sustained careers in the modern Communication is important and we hope music industry; additionally, DIME offers you feel that you can talk to any staff 4 / Opportunity Knocks 10 students the opportunity to gain academic member about any issue. 5 / Communication 15 qualifications. DIME is a dynamic and ambitious company that will revolutionize 6 / Your Degree Program music education over the next decade. 18 WHY DENVER? 7 / Student Services 22 DIME is excited to partner with 8 / Your Responsibilities Metropolitan State University of Let’s start with the music 29 Denver. For 50 years, MSU Denver has community: Did you know that transformed the lives of students, serving The Lumineers relocated to Denver 9 / Facilties and Resources 33 as a courageous leader in higher education from New York? They stated 10 / Fees & Finance and boldly advancing the well-being they were unable to make their 40 mark in the big apple, but found of students within the metro Denver 11 / Services at MSU Denver their place in the Mile-High City 42 communities. Throughout its history, the and skyrocketed to international University has been known as a gateway success. 12 / Policies and Procedures 46 to opportunity through broad access, 13 / Who Should I Contact? quality academics and education relevant However, it’s not just Americana 49 to the Colorado economy. and Folk music that gets appreciated by the residents of MSU Denver at DIME instructors are Denver, there’s a scene to quench leaders in music education and the all musical thirsts, from Punk, Ska, Reggae, Rap, Rock, and EDM to music industry who provide students Country, Blues, Latin and Jazz. with a comprehensive knowledge and Denver’s streets are lined with understanding of the contemporary music shops, live music venues and music scene combined with high levels of bars with live music spilling into technical proficiency, as well as analytical the street. Denver is famous for and critical skills. Students will learn being welcoming and supportive creative strategies to manage their music and has evolved into a friendly career, receive opportunities to showcase diverse melting pot of music, their talents, and take control of their own culture, sunshine, adventure, and affordability. professional development. MSU Denver at DIME is committed to teaching and learning at the highest

DENVER 4 DENVER 5 2. DIME ETHOS

An Ethos is the characteristic spirit of a cultural community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.

“The DIME Ethos are the rules of the jungle and that jungle is the music business. DIME is a music institute like no other. DIME is different because it is actually in the music business, so training for that outcome is a way of life.”

- Kevin Nixon, DIME Founder and President

The DIME Ethos is made up of the following points:

Play simple things at the highest level: complicated does not mean better

Academic equality between modern, traditional, classical and jazz

Academic equality between ear-trained and theory trained musicians

Focus on skills via Live Music based curriculum

Instruction by qualified industry professionals relevant to today’s music industry Campus-based and online teaching environments that reflect the music industry not the education industry Equal opportunity for non-playing music industry learners via entrepreneurial curriculum

Embracing online study alongside working in the music industry

Realistic and achievable goals for all DIME students

Entrepreneurial spirit of being self-employed within the music business

DENVER 7 3. HOW TO SUCCEED STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES AT DIME

DIME is an immersive experience that rewards students who are focused, engaged Kiara Jackson, Jimmy Showers and excited about what they are learning. At DIME, we don’t want you to have to wait Music Entrepreneurship Creative Music Performance 4 years to be active in the music industry: we believe your music industry experience Graduate 2017 Graduate 2017 starts on your first day at DIME. Follow these 10 steps to ensure you’re getting the most out of your time here, and are ready to take the opportunities that are presented to you. Jimmy was a guitar specialist Each step links to a corresponding page in the handbook so you can read in more detail. While studying, Kiara booked many one-to-one sessions and took many opportunities with her instructors for career to practice his craft throughout advice and worked hard on his time at DIME. These experiences included many end Check, Read and Respond to your Email (page 16) networking within DIME and the Detroit music community. of semester shows, multiple appearances on DIME Sessions, and obtaining an intership with Show up on time (and communicate when you can’t) (page 20) She interned with Def Jam a Detroit based backline and Records before securing stage set-up company. an Intership with Universal Use the Resources that are available to you (page 33) Records. After graduating, Jimmy secured a role as a guitar Within 4 weeks of graduating, Ask for help when you need it (page 22) technician with Uncle Kracker. Kiara moved to New York After two weeks he had been to start her full-time job in promoted to Stage Manager, Urban Promotions at Republic and following that promotion, Prepare for a career in the music industry (pages 10-14) Records, a Universal Music he became the guitarist for the Group Company. band, touring across the USA and Canada. Say YES to opportunity (pages 10-14)

Utlize the 1-2-1 system (page 34)

Practice Good Studentship (page 20-21, 29-31)

Develop new knowledge and love what you learn (pages 18-19)

Be an active member of your community & cohort (page 26)

Check out the Student Success stories on the next page for inspiration. Both Kiara and Jimmy embodied the success principles listed above, and have forged successful careers as a result!

DENVER 8 DENVER 9 4. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS RESUME BUILDING, NETWORKING & MORE

You are enrolled in a unique, exciting sessions contribute to your development program that is unlike a traditional college of knowledge and understanding of experience. Our aim is to prepare you to the contemporary music industry, and work and succeed in the music industry, provide a unique opportunity to access and this starts on day one. The most firsthand knowledge from professionals successful students work hard, conduct at the top of their game. Attendance at themselves in a professional manner, and these Masterclasses is expected as part take advantage of the wealth of additional of Recital Attendance, which every MSU opportunities provided by MSU Denver student must pass in order to progress. at DIME. The only way to begin working in the music industry, is to begin working ADDITIONAL SESSIONS in the music industry. Take advantage of the opportunities below. Build your In addition to Masterclasses, DIME professional and performance resumes Denver runs sessions on a variety of with the following unique opportunities. different topics either in the masterclass slot on a Friday afternoon or at other MASTERCLASSES times during the week. These include songwriting workshops, audition The Masterclass program gives you an preparation workshops and academic invaluable opportunity to meet and learn study skills sessions. These are a great from leaders in the music industry. Guests way for you to meet your fellow students that we have welcomed through our doors and develop new skills at DIME Denver include performers such as Ted Wysocki (Color Wheel Music), Ben Previous sessions have included: Hudson (The Fray), Mike Dawes (virtuoso guitarist), Neyla Pekarek (Lumineers), • How to create your EPK (Electronic Chris Johnson (Snoop Dogg and Lady Press Kit) Gaga), Lyle Divinsky (Motet), songwriters • How to Manage Stage Fright including Jill Sobule, Toddy Ivy and Kayla • How to write your Artist Biography Marque and music industry professionals • How to Rehearse Effectively as a including Steph Doebler (Sofar Sounds), Band Doe Phillips (Tour Manager for Oasis, • Giving Feedback to Your Peers Jake Bugg and Blondie), Antony Bruno (Royalty Exchange), Heather Dalton If you have an idea for a Masterclass or and Bree Davis (Colorado Public TV additional session that you would like to / Sounds on 29th), Ru Johnson (Roux see at DIME, please talk to your student Black Consulting), Andy Thomas (Levitt reps. It is important for us to get feedback Pavilion), and Virgil Dickerson (Farther on what you are interested in and any Than Collective). Each Masterclass is challenges you may face at DIME. We will unique, but many involve performances do our best to accommodate you! or a presentation, a Q&A session and a chance to meet the guest. These

DENVER 10 STUDENT SHOWS with performances from students, faculty our students with internships and job DIME SESSIONS and special guests. These events are also a opportunities that can help build your We hold a Student Show at the end of each great way to build repertoire that can be professional resumes! DIME Denver DIME Sessions provides additional semester in Studio 101 venue that is free, performed at the end of semester Student students have worked in hospitality, opportunities for our students, including open to the public, and typically draws Show. recruitment and marketing and performances, recordings through our a high number of guests. These shows production at local music events including affiliate record label, Original 1265, are intended to represent DIME as an 1-2-1 SYSTEM UMS (Underground Music Showcase), podcasts, TV appearances, and more. institution to families, friends, prospective the Westword Music Showcase, and the To participate in a DIME session, simply future students, as well as special guests Students can book a one-to-one meeting Taste of Colorado Festival. In addition submit your demo at the end of each from the music industry. with any instructor at MSU Denver at DIME Denver students have curated semester when we call for them. You DIME, regardless of the course they are events in Studio 101 in collaboration with never know what opportunities may be on Your song selection and performance enrolled in and classes they are taking. For local partners including SolFest with the the horizon for your band or project! should be the very best it can be at example, if you’re a Music Industry Studies J.A.R.E.D foundation. We urge all students audition stage, where you will be judged a student who also sings, you can book a to apply for these internships and jobs HOW WE SELECT STUDENTS FOR panel comprised of DIME Directors, staff 1-2-1 with a vocals instructor. If you’re a throughout the school year and in the OPPORTUNITIES members and special guests. We run an Guitar student who also plays bass, you summer months. audition prep Friday Session leading up can also book time with a bass instructor. When students submit to perform at the to every show, and expect new students It goes without saying that all students Check your email inbox for the Student Show or Masterclass, or play to take advantage of that, as well as 1-2- would benefit from booking a slot with Opportunity Knocks newsletter, or visit at an off-site performance opportunity, 1 sessions with performance instructors a Music Industry Studies instructor at www.dime-denver.com/mydime for DIME must consider several factors to throughout the year that can help with some point! You can also book time to see current job and internship opportunities. determine the best candidate. The same song selection, band member selection, instructors that are teaching you, to work factors apply when DIME is required to presentation and more. through class topics in more detail or get RESUME & INTERVIEW ADVICE select students for opportunities. This advice about an assessment task. 1-2-1s includes academic performance, GPA, For Commercial Music Performance are an invaluable way of expanding your MSU Denver at DIME can support all and attendance for all members of the students, you should be confident to knowledge, getting career advice, and students who are applying for jobs or band or project that has applied. We also perform songs from Live Performance ensuring your academic success. internships. Schedule a meeting with a look for students who are enthusiastic Workshop, Artist Inquiry, and other member of the DIME Student Services and engaged with DIME outside of the performing courses at a high standard. Check out the instructor bios on the Team to discuss the format/content of classroom. For example, some of DIME’s We encourage you to see these classes DIME website to find out more about our resumes and the best way to prepare for most featured students are those who as creating a performance repertoire amazing faculty! Please note, instructors interviews. volunteered to play at an Open House or and draw from this for your audition. can also request a 1-2-1 with you if there shared their music with us directly. Commercial Songwriting students are is anything they want to discuss. You can OFF-SITE PERFORMANCE encouraged to audition songs from Live book a 1-2-1 using our electronic booking OPPORTUNITIES Please remember that if you are playing at Songwriting Workshop or other relevant system. For more details, please see page an event that has been organized through classes, and/or enlist CMP students to 34 of this handbook. DIME has a host of partnerships with the DIME, we expect you to communicate perform their work. local music industry with regular events thoroughly and clearly with the event If you are feeling overwhelmed or have taking place in our brand new venue, coordinator as required, be prepared and Students studying on the Music Industry things going on in your personal life that Studio 101, and in external venues. Events well-rehearsed, show up on time, and be Studies program are also welcomed to are affecting your studies, you can also we’ve hosted include First Fridays, as part professional. This is the bare minimum audition and perform. Those that are not book 1-2-1s with the DIME Student of the Santa Fe Art District Art Walks, requirement for any successful band interested in performing are encouraged Services Team. We are here to help! a DIME Stage at the Taste of Colorado or artist, and any student that does not to get involved with the management, festival 2017 and 2018; gigs and summer meet these requirements may not be promotion and marketing of this event. INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS camps for local schools, a pop up DIME considered for future opportunities. stage at the Sterling Vineyards Galleria DEPARTMENTAL SHOWCASES Your professional experience and bar in Downtown Denver in 2018 and VOLUNTEERING AT DIME development as an artist and/or 2019, a DIME stage at the Skyline Ice Throughout the year, every department entrepreneur depend on how much Rink in Denver and a Night of Drums with DIME Denver often holds events in Studio will have at least one showcase event which experience you gain while you’re here. So, performances, workshops and a drum off 101 in Denver. In addition, we offer celebrates the work of the department we spend a lot of time trying to connect competition. Open Houses, Summer Programs, Short

DENVER 12 DENVER 13 Courses, and off-site events that may require additional volunteer help from 5. COMMUNICATION current students. We appreciate the help and enthusiasm shown by our students who often give up their time to help us! HOW WE COMMUNICATE WITH YOU 5. Emergency Communication will be All requests for student volunteers will sent via email and text. We will also post be posted in the Facebook Group and You can expect that DIME will emergency information via our social Instagram feed. You can also find details communicate with you through the media channels. in the weekly student bulletin (where following channels: applicable). 6. Once a month you will receive a Student 1. You will receive a weekly bulletin Support bulletin which will be focused on STUDENT-LED EVENTS on Monday mornings that will tell you mental health and self-care. about the events coming up during that If you would like to book an event at the week, important deadlines, and any other MY DIME Studio 101 venue in Denver, please contact relevant information. the Events and Marketing Manager, for a My DIME is a section of the DIME website copy of the booking template and submit a 2. The same information will be posted in for DIME students only. Login to My DIME written proposal that includes information all classrooms on Monday mornings via to find information the following: about what the event is for, how you will the clipboard announcements. sell or give away tickets, the band line up, • Student calendar, including details of the times of the event and who will cover 3. Reminders / additional content will be all events, deadlines, and important all roles at the event. Your request will be posted via the DIME Staff and Students information. reviewed, and we will let you know if the Facebook Group, the DIME Student • Masterclasses / Friday Session venue is available. Please note, you may Services Instagram, and the TV in the schedule be required to cover costs associated with acoustic space. • Policies and Forms security, event staffing, technical support • Registration Information and event insurance. 4. All students at DIME will also receive • Student Handbook the weekly DIME newsletter every • Student Support Resources STUDENT-LED GROUPS Wednesday. This newsletter is a public facing bulletin which goes out to all our You will need the password (dime1234) subscribers. to access this content. Visit MY DIME at Jordan Student Success Building DIME want to support the creation of MSU Denver Campus student-led groups. If you would like to set www.dime-denver.com/mydime up a group, please speak to the Student Services Team. STUDENT HUB

CONTRIBUTING TO WEBSITE/PRINT The Student Hub is the main MSU Denver facing student website. You can visit the DIME is always looking for guest posts Student Hub to do the following: from students: album reviews, profiles on your fellow students, gig reviews, the • Access your Outlook 365 Email soundtrack of your life – we are interested Account in all your ideas! Metrosphere is MSU • View your bill and pay your balance Denver’s online magazine. Students • Register for Classes are welcome to submit features on art, • Accept your Financial Aid Awards photography, graphic design, poetry, • View the University Catalog literature, fashion, LGBTQ issues, and • See your Final Grades other social commentary to the magazine. • View your Degree Progress Please send ideas / proposals to Please send ideas / proposals to the Student Visit the Student Hub at www.msudenver. Services Coordinator. edu/studenthub

DENVER 14 DENVER 15 EMAIL / MICROSOFT OFFICE

As an MSU Denver student, you have an Facebook Outlook 365 account which is where your www.facebook.com/dimedetroit MSU Denver emails will be sent. Email is www.facebook.com/dimedenver the main way that DIME and MSU Denver www.facebook.com/dimeonline will communicate with you. We request www.facebook.com/msudenver/ you check your MSU Denver email at least www.facebook.com/original1265 once a day, but ideally more. If you have been asked for information, please also Twitter reply to your emails. www.twitter.com/DIME_DETROIT We recommend all students download the www.twitter.com/DIME_DENVER Microsoft Outlook Web App. This allows www.twitter.com/DIMEONLINE you to check and respond to email on your www.twitter.com/Original1265 phone. The app is available in the iTunes or www.twitter.com/msudenver Google Play Stores. Instagram KEEPING US INFORMED https://instagram.com/dime_detroit You are responsible for informing DIME https://instagram.com/dime_denver Student Services of any changes to your https://instragram.com/dime_online contact details including mailing address, https://instragram.com/orginal1265 cell phone and email. Please keep us up to date! https://instragram.com/msudenver

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We have an active ‘DIME Staff and Students’ Facebook group which you will be invited to join. This is a great way to keep up to date with events and news at MSU Denver at DIME, as well as a place for students and staff to share news about their upcoming shows. Please click here to join the group.

Please also follow ‘DIME Detroit Student Services’ on Instagram.

You can also follow the official social media pages for DIME Detroit, DIME

ONLINE, MSU Denver, and our affiliate Record Label, Original 1265:

DENVER 16 6. YOUR DEGREE Music Core Classes critically, problem-solve, evaluate your environment, and expand your horizons, PROGRAM All students are required to take classes all of which will help you to recognize, offered by MSU’s Music Department. create, and harness a wide range of In the first 3 semesters, these classes opportunities in the music business and progress, please see Drop/Fail policy. THE COHORT MODEL primarily focus on Music Theory, beyond. including ear training. You will also take Your experience at DIME is divided into MSU Denver at DIME runs all its programs an Introduction to Music Class, and Class Additionally, while we want all students the following three groups: using a cohort model. This innovative Piano in semester 1. As with your DIME to have a full-time career in the music way of studying means that you progress Core classes, these classes are designed to industry, there may be moments in your DIME Core Classes through your program together in groups provide you with foundational knowledge. life where you might need to get another according to your discipline. Our goal job to pay the bills. Your General Education These are the majority of your classes, and is to have as many students as possible Later in the degree your Music Core classes will come in handy here too. So, relate directly to your major (Performance, graduate within four years; the music classes will include music history classes show up, engage with the curriculum, and Songwriting or Music Industry Studies). business is a young business and we want such as Jazz Styles and Musics of the know that you’re helping to build strong These classes are unique to DIME and to get you out into the industry, applying World. foundations for a successful portfolio the skills you’ve learnt! A cohort model have been designed so you can develop in your chosen field as you progress through career. facilitates this aspiration and has been Although not all students will go into a the degree program. successful at improving retention and career that requires them to use music DIME’S Course Notes completion rates, over conventional theory skills on a daily basis, we believe DIME’s curriculum builds a strong systems of higher education progression. that having a strong musical foundation foundational knowledge base in the first Every DIME core class has a corresponding will only be an asset to your career in the 1-2 years, before allowing you to deepen set of course notes, which provide you Studies have shown that students learn music industry. with a written outline of lesson content. better in communal contexts, where your knowledge through engagement with more specific topics and practical Each instructor will use the course notes they are emotionally supported by their General Education Classes in a different way, depending on a number peers. Cohort models have been proven application of your knowledge later in the degree. of factors. These factors could include to significantly improve students’ learning You are studying on a Liberal Arts degree, the number of students in the class, the experiences by increasing independence, which involves taking General Education In the final semester, all students will take experience of students in the class, the decreasing anxiety, improving confidence, classes. We have designed our General the same “Commercial Music Capstone” speed at which the class is grasping the developing empathy and building Education curriculum, so it is relevant and class. This class is a research project that material, and the unplanned, creative interpersonal skills. inspiring for musicians; for example, you focuses on your career when you leave discussions that may occur. As a result, might learn about how to manage a tour DIME. The goal of this class is to assimilate you should not expect to follow the course As a central component of our ethos, MSU budget in Math, write personal essays all of your previous knowledge, to create notes in the same way that you would Denver at DIME takes the cohort model about music that has inspired you in an individualized, targeted career plan so follow a class textbook. Rather, the notes seriously and believes in its power to help English, or learn how to promote and pitch that when you leave DIME, you will know should provide you with a framework you succeed. In order for the cohort model in Public Speaking. exactly what you need to do next! from which to start your enquiry of each to be a success, we take a much greater subject. The notes will provide you with interest in your day-to-day progress than Although General Education can Additionally, all students are required to useful information about the topic that other colleges. Our dedicated student sometimes seem like a secondary concern take at least 2 electives in their final year will be enhanced and expanded upon by services team will track your attendance to your major, these classes are an at DIME. Electives give you a chance to your instructor, the weekly task, and any and grades on a weekly basis and will essential part of your program. It’s difficult experience classes from another program independent reading And research that reach out to you if it looks like you’re to have a successful career in the industry at DIME and have a different learning you’ll undertake outside of the classroom. struggling so that you can stay on track without being able to write effectively, experience. The notes are also very useful if you have and progress with your cohort. While this understand basic mathematics and speak missed a class and need to catch up! You may not always be possible, we will always authoritatively about your work. All should expect all DIME core instructors to endeavor to do all we can to support these skills will be taught in your General upload a set of course notes to Blackboard. your achievement. For more information Education classes. You’ll be taught to think about what happens if you are unable to

DENVER 18 DENVER 19 Blackboard ABSENCES & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT you on which are the opportunities to follow at risk of failing, you will be contacted and and when to prioritize these over coming to required to attend mandatory one-to ones Blackboard Learn is MSU Denver’s You are studying on a unique cohort class. and/or study sessions. learning management system and is used model which is designed to build strong by instructors to provide course content bonds between you and your classmates, Your absence record is a key component Full detail on assessment, grading, and to their students online. Blackboard Learn and for you to graduate and become a of the Student Engagement Policy which assessment feedback can be found in each can be accessed from the Student Hub. music industry professional as quickly as is used to determine the students who are class syllabus. Simply click the Blackboard Learn link possible. This means that staying on track selected for opportunities at DIME. under Web Services and enter your NetID and ensuring you pass all your classes is a You can view the Drop / Fail Policy at MY and Password when prompted. top priority. You can view the Attendance Policy, Student DIME (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) Engagement Policy and Absence Request As a minimum, all students can expect A key component for success is showing Form on MY DIME (www.dime-denver.com/ LEAVING MSU DENVER AT DIME DIME instructors to utilize the following up for class. If you can’t make it into class, mydime) features of Blackboard: you must complete an Absence Request Please view the Exit Policy saved at at MY Form, which is then signed off by your ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC WORK DIME (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) • My Courses: Where you can find the instructor(s). The Absence Request instructor’s syllabus and course notes Form has been designed to achieve the Assessment is an essential part of the (if the class is DIME Core). following 4 goals: learning process and is integrated into your • Grade Book: Where you can view overall educational experience. During your your grades and make sure you are on • To improve your ACHIEVEMENT time at DIME, you will learn how to make track to pass your classes. at DIME. Completing the form is a critical judgments about your development, • Announcements: If applicable, your mechanism to make sure you check identifying both strengths and weaknesses. instructor may use Blackboard to in with your instructors and close post group announcements (note: the loop about what you’ve missed in Assessments are designed to reflect these are also sent to your email). class. contemporary industry practices, and to ensure that students demonstrate REGISTERING FOR CLASSES • To make you ACCOUNTABLE and proficiency in a given area of study. In instill good habits. Try and look at general, each class will be graded on You will register for classes twice a year, in class as preparation for a job. When weekly attendance and participation, October for Spring, and in March for Fall. you are working in the industry you weekly assignments, and exams scheduled As you are part of a cohort model, you will will be accountable to others and you throughout the semester including a follow a prescribed class sequence and need to get into practice. midterm and a final. For more information take classes in a particular order. Class please discuss with your instructors or refer information can be found in the Class • To improve your COMMUNICATION. to the program syllabi. Catalog, which is also available on My If you don’t check in with your DIME (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) instructors after missing class, it’s DROPPING/FAILING A CLASS The first graduating cohort of the very easy to assume that you aren’t MSU Denver at DIME program will If you have failed classes, have extenuating invested in your studies. Whether it’s By midterm of each semester, students will take place in 2019-20! circumstances, or if you are a transfer a personal issue, you’ve been sick, or be notified if they are in danger of failing a student, you will need to set up an advising you’ve had a work opportunity, it’s class, and be offered extra support in the DIME Detroit has had two previous meeting with the Campus Manager or important to communicate this to areas required. You must be aware of the graduation ceremonies from Student Services team. Drop/Fail policy: as this is cohort model, you your instructor so they know you are the Falmouth University degree taking their class seriously. will not be able to progress into the To find out your class schedule and the next year without following this policy. program in 2017 and 2018. Class Registration Numbers (CRNs) please • To help you make GOOD DECISIONS visit www.dime-denver.com/registration- about work / performance As noted in the Drop/Fail Policy, MSU Denver information and follow the instructions. opportunities that may cause you to at DIME will closely monitor your progress, You’ll need the password dime1234. miss class. Your instructors can advise from day one. If you are identified as being

DENVER 20 DENVER 21 7. STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT STUDENT SUPPORT

MSU Denver at DIME is committed OTHER to supporting you to achieve to the If you need to speak to someone face- FACULTY / DIME STAFF best of your ability. MSU Denver at to-face, please feel able to book a CAMPUS MANAGER DIME endeavors to provide you with a meeting with the DIME Student Services supportive space to discuss any issues Team. They will offer non-judgmental, or barriers to your achievement and will compassionate support, and can direct work with you to implement supportive you to local services/counseling where DIME STUDENT SERVICES mechanisms to help you continue on your necessary. DIME Student Services can program of study and be successful. also direct you to services at MSU Denver. The Student Services Team are available during office hours to see all students about any issue. You can make an appointment at Reception, or if its urgent, please come to the All students will be sent the Student For your own protection and safety, it main office. DIME Student Services can also liaise with the relevant department at MSU Support Resources, which are also saved is a requirement for faculty and staff to Denver, as appropriate. If a member of the Student Services team is not available, please on the MY DIME site: www.dime-denver. report some issues to MSU Denver for contact the MSU Denver Campus Manager or make contact with MSU Denver services directly using the details in this section of the handbook. com/mydime This document focuses on compliance reasons. These relate to the Student Support in more depth. You can following areas: For out-of-hours, urgent requests, please refer to the directory included in the Student find information on a range of topics, Support Guidance document. including learning support, how to manage • Sexual Misconduct. anxiety, quitting smoking, and victim • Harm to self or others. • Violation of the Code of Conduct. advocacy. This document also provides VETERAN & COUNSELING CENTER a comprehensive resources directory of MILITARY SERVICES In these cases, you may be referred - Crisis Intervention local services. - Information, Opportunities, Events directly to MSU Denver. Please see - Dealing with major crisis events - Resources - Self-help Library When you should access support: DIME’s Student Services Team who will be - Education Benefits - Online Assessment able to direct you to the correct person to - Student Veterans Organization • If you are experiencing difficulties speak to. You can also familiarize yourself - Veterans Upward Bound Program outside of MSU Denver at DIME that with general university policies found in are causing you to disengage with your the University Catalog. DEAN OF academic studies; ACCESS CENTER STUDENTS OFFICE • If you have a specific learning need that - Student Conduct (Academic Integrity, requires additional support (for example, - Accomodations - Disability Grade Appeal etc) dyslexia); - Sexual Misconduct / Title XI • If you experience a sudden crisis that has - Student Conflict Resolution a short-term impact on your mental health - CARE Team that you need support to manage; LGBTQ STUDENT - Campus Safety and Crime • If you have a long-term mental health RESOURCE CENTER condition that you need support to - Advocacy manage; - Resource Center STUDENT ACADEMIC • If you develop a health condition that - Support Services SUCCESS CENTER you need support to manage; - Tutoring Center • If you are struggling with your academic - Supplemental Instruction work for any other reason. - College Completion Program CAREER CENTER - TRiO Student Support Services - Career Counseling - Brother to Brother - Job Search - Immigrant Services Program - Overview of services - Fostering Success Program

DENVER 22 DENVER 23 Access Center • Time Management The Access Center is the designated • Communication office to determine eligibility for • Note-Taking and Other Study accommodations based on a documented • Skills disability. Accommodations are the • Stress Reduction provision of educational supports that are • Goal Setting needed for the student with a disability to • Creating a Growth Mindset and access, learn, and benefit from educational Emotional Resiliency programs, activities and services alongside • Beating Procrastination college peers without a disability. • Motivation • Overcoming Challenges If you need support and / or • Critical Thinking accommodations, please contact the • Emotional Resiliency DIME Student Services Team. They will provide you some entrance paperwork Adulting 101 is open to ALL students and will give you information about the at DIME Detroit, regardless of your documentation that you’ll need to provide. semester of study. Following the initial meeting, a phone call will be arranged with the Access Center Wellness Programing who will make an assessment of your needs. The DIME Student Services Team Part of DIME’s unique model includes can accompany you on this call if you a holistic view of creating a life in the would like them to be there. music industry. Through our Wellness programming, we help students learn Once you have had an initial conversation skills and coping mechanisms to decrease with the Access Center, and they burnout, deal with stress, and care for have received the paperwork and themselves in a fast-paced, ever-changing documentation they need, they will industry. provide you with a letter that details your accommodations. You can provide a copy Wellness events will be programmed of this letter to each of your instructors throughout the semester. DIME also holds who will ensure your needs are met. a focused Wellness Week in week 5 of every semester. Adulting 101

Adulting 101 is a four-week crash-course designed to help you meet the demands of college, led by DIME’s Student Services team. The course will help you acclimate to life at DIME in a friendly, non-judgmental way, and will ensure that you’re set up for success in the future. Adulting 101 study topics include:

DENVER 25 DENVER 25 STUDENT VOICE DIME on the MY DIME site (www.dime- Springhill Suites Denver is conveniently denver.com/mydime) located on the Auraria campus. We ask all students for feedback in more detail. Any agreed actions and throughout the program. This helps us to updates are communicated to the student Finding A Roommate Springhill Suites Denver evaluate and improve your experience as a body in the next All School Meeting. For (303) 705-7300 student. We appreciate student feedback meeting dates, please visit MY DIME MSU Denver has partnered with roomsurf, www.springhillsuitesdenver.com on a variety of topics, and we encourage (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) a roommate-matching service to assist students to share and celebrate the students in finding a roommate in the Hotel accommodations vary significantly positive aspects of their experience as well If you’d like to become a Student Rep, community. This service is available ONLY in price and amenities around Denver. as identify areas that need improvement. please contact the DIME Student Services to MSU Denver students. Consider utilizing the following hotel Team. Information will also be provided search websites to find the best option for All new students are asked to complete a at the first All School Meeting of the How to access roomsurf: you. feedback questionnaire after six weeks of academic year. Students must visit www.roomsurf.com to • www.hotels.com study or meet with Student Services. This login using facebook credentials. • www.kayak.com is an informal check on how you are doing All Student Meetings Note: A basic facebook profile is required • www.expedia.com and gives us a chance to resolve any issues to access this service. and provide support where needed. All Student Meetings take place three • www.airbnb.com • www.hostels.com times a semester: typically in weeks 1, 8 Students then use the following pass key End of Class Evaluation and 16, although this may vary between to access roomsurf. This pass key is case Denver and Detroit. These provide an Emergency Low Income / Subsidized / sensitive. Transitional Housing All students will be required to complete opportunity for the whole school to PASS KEY: MSUDRoommates1 online Student Ratings of Instruction come together. The School Meetings For details of Emergency / Low Income (“SRI’s”) in order to provide feedback to provide students with updates on new Hotels/Hostels/Rentals instructors and staff regarding each class. developments, policies and opportunities. / Subsidized / Transitional Housing Further information will be provided by They are often used as a way for us to Housing, please see the Student Support There are various hotel and rental options Resources saved on the MY DIME website the faculty. Please ensure you participate discuss new ideas and initiatives and allow throughout the Denver Metro area. The in the SRIs. They are designed to help us us to get your feedback in a group setting. (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) see where you are, as students and clients, School Meetings are mandatory so make make improvements and to celebrate sure you are there! good teaching practices. LIVING IN DENVER Student Representatives Neighbourhoods Every program MSU Denver at DIME has (please see map on page 33) at least one student representative. Their - La Alma (0.5 Miles) primary role is find out whether students - Golden Triangle ( 1.2 Miles) on their course are happy with the teaching - Capitol Hill (1.5 Miles) and support they are receiving. Where - Baker (1.5 Miles) there are issues or areas for improvement, - LODO (2 Miles) it is the Student Representative’s job to - Five Points (2.7 Miles ) make sure that these concerns are voiced and addressed. Local Accommodation

Student Representatives hold a Student DIME does not provide student Forum at least twice a semester. The accommodation; however, we will Student Forum is followed by a meeting endeavor to assist you if you need to find with the DIME Student Services team appropriate housing. We have included a where matters raised can be discussed list of apartment buildings located close to

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As an MSU Denver at DIME student, you TITLE IX AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. have access to opportunities beyond your academic instruction. Additionally, there Metropolitan State University of Denver are a number of responsibilities that all prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, MSU Denver students have. including sexual assault or sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT nonconsensual sexual conduct, including stalking and electronic harassment. Forms Take care to familiarize yourself with the of intimate partner violence, including Student Code of Conduct, as published dating violence and domestic violence, are in the University Catalog, which details also prohibited under this policy. Students, these responsibilities and the processes faculty, staff and visitors, should be able to the University uses to respond if a student live, study, and work in an environment free may be in violation of the Code. You are from sexual misconduct. It is the policy of responsible for knowing and adhering MSU Denver that sexual misconduct in to this Code of Conduct. The Code of any form will not be excused or tolerated. Conduct outlines the specific behaviors, Retaliation in any form for reporting such which are prohibited by the university sexual misconduct or for cooperating in a including acts of dishonesty, disruption of sexual misconduct investigation is strictly University activities, violations of the law, prohibited and will be addressed as a and a number of other behaviors. The Code separate violation of the Student Code of also specifies the University’s prohibition Conduct. on sexual misconduct and the University’s procedures for investigating any allegations In the event that you experience any of such misconduct when a student is the form of sexual misconduct the University one engaging in such behavior. wants to know so that we can stop the behavior from recurring and provide At times you may observe or learn that appropriate remedies so that you can a classmate or fellow student’s behavior continue to access the full benefits of is problematic or potentially in violation your education. Regardless of where the of the Code of Conduct, or you may be behavior occurred or who perpetrated the directly impacted by the behavior of misconduct, the University is committed to another student. If this should occur, notify promoting a safe and supportive learning DIME’s Student Services Coordinator environment that is free from harassment and also make a report with MSU Denver and discrimination. Please read more about on the Dean of Students website. The the University’s approach to preventing University is committed to promoting a sexual misconduct and responding to any safe and respectful learning environment allegations of such misconduct on the Dean for all students. NOTE: In the event of a life- of Students website and the Office of Equal threatening emergency please call 911. Opportunity website.

DENVER 29 Additionally, you will be provided area, including victim advocacy and REMINDER: In the event of a life- of DIME Head of Institute constitutes an with an online training program, mental health, please refer to the Student threatening emergency please call 911. ongoing or continuing threat, a timely Roadrunners United, which will provide Support Guidance or speak to the Student Please then contact DIME Head of warning sent via text and email will be you with additional information about Services Team. Institute, Student Services Coordinator or issued and disseminated to current preventing sexual misconduct and the Head of Facilities who will follow up with a students, staff and faculty. For additional esources available to any student who For details about the conduct process in report to the Dean of Students Office. information on MSU Denver safety has experienced sexual misconduct. cases of Title IX and Sexual Misconduct, measures please visit You are encouraged to complete this including equality of opportunity, CAMPUS SAFETY https://msudenver.edu/safety/ training within your first semester as a investigation, and appeal, please refer to MSU Denver student. You will also have the Student Code of Conduct Article IV: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery REPORTING CRIME opportunities to participate in other Conduct Processes Act, the University has adopted policies trainings related to this topic throughout and procedures aimed at addressing Any student, faculty, or staff member the year on campus. CARE TEAM and preventing campus violence and who has been a victim, has witnessed, or crime. The University publicly discloses suspects a crime, can report this incident Additional Information: Please read During your time as a MSU Denver student information regarding crimes in certain anonymously. Please use the incident more about the University’s approach it is possible that you may learn that a categories that are reported on and near report form, to do this. For questions to preventing sexual misconduct and fellow student is struggling with a difficult the campus so that our community is around how to report issues of Sexual responding to any allegations of such or potentially risky life situation. Or, you informed about reported incidents. These Misconduct, please look at the Student misconduct on the Dean of Students may also find yourself in a predicament statistics are published annually in our Code of Conduct under Article V: Sexual website and the Office of Equal and in need of personal support. In these Campus Crime Report, in the event of a Misconduct Policy and Procedures Opportunity website. Support, resources cases, the staff on site in Detroit can assist situation, either on campus or immediate (Reporting). and victim advocacy information can also you. As noted bove, please contact the adjacent to campus, that, in the judgment be found in the DIME Student Support DIME Student Services team in the first Guidance which is emailed to all students instance. You are also encouraged to file a CARE Report with the University so that For more information about disciplinary the appropriate staff members can assess proceedings (including type of the situation and provide intervention proceedings used), the standard of and support, as appropriate. Keep in mind evidence used, anticipated timelines and that it is better to err on the side of sharing decision making for Title IX and Sexual information so that professionals can Misconduct cases, please see the Title IX assess the situation and determine how to Investigation Process page. best proceed. The DIME Student Services Team can assist you with this if you have For information about how to report questions. Examples of when you might allegations, please see the Guide want to file a CARE report include, but are to Reporting Allegations of Sexual not limited to, the following: Misconduct page. • You observe or overhear something in More information about the possible class or on campus that is troubling; sanctions that may be imposed, and protective measures that may be offered • A friend or classmate shares that he/ can be found in Article IV of the Code of she is in a tough spot and you think that Conduct. person may benefit from assistance;

For general information about your rights • You have noticed a significant change and options, please see the MSU Denver in the behavior of another student (for Resource Guide for Reporting Allegations example someone who was generally of Sexual Misconduct Related to Title upbeat and engaged is now seemingly IX. For resources in the Metro Detroit down and/or withdrawn);

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BUILDING PASS and faculty will access online resources via the Auraria Library website, which will All students are asked to enter and exit prompt for name and MSU #900 number from the DIME Denver building via the when needed. main doors at reception. You can access the building between the hours of 9.30am There are mandatory texts that must be and 6pm; outside of these times, entrance purchased for individual classes. You will will only be allowed by prior arrangement be given a list of books at Registration with the Head of Institute or Facilities Day and you MUST purchase these prior Manager when there are DIME events. to the start of the Semester. It is your responsibility to obtain these materials STUDENT ID CARD in a timely manner to complete course assignments. All MSU Denver at DIME students can apply for an MSU Denver Student ID card You can also borrow books from the DIME which serves as proof of student statu and Library, located at the Reception Space. alows you to access discounts. Paperwork You are welcome to browse the books for Student ID cards can be completed without checking them out while you are at the Tivoli Bookstore at on the Auraria on-site but if you want take books out Campus and cards cost $22. The ID card overnight, please see Reception to check will give you access to national and local these out. discounts and can be used as a student identification card. STUDIOS

Your MSU Denver Student ID card is for There are a great many places to record your use only; please keep it safe and do your own music in Denver – each with a not give or lend it to anyone else, including different vibe, different studio rate and fellow students. You should report all worth checking out. missing/stolen ID cards to reception. If you lose your card, you will be required to Here are some of the most notable studios: pay a fee for replacement. Side 3 LIBRARY (720) 515-2649 725 Mariposa Street, Denver, Colorado As a MSU Denver student, you have 80204 access to Library resources with a valid Colorado state ID. You are able to check The Decibel Garden out 6 books at any time for 21 days, with (303) 295 1114 one 21 day renewal. Please visit the 3435 Wynkoop, Denver CO 80216 library’s website at http://library.auraria. edu/info for general Auraria Library Third and James Studio information, or via phone by calling (303) (303) 886 6518 556-2740. MSU Denver at DIME students 1546 W Byers Place, Denver, CO 80223

DENVER 33 The practice and rehearsal availability Email, and Phone Number. this will stain the boards and make them These are just a few of the many to be will be locked in after the second week of unusable. Please see the DIME Facilities found in Denver – with more than 20 to classes, after any changes have been made 5. For rehearsals you must fill in all of your Manager if you have difficulties with any choose from. to class times/locations. band’s information and additional needs equipment. (amps, DI boxes, acoustic guitar, 3 mics, Denver offers state of the art rehearsal Individual/Small Group Rehearsals etc). You must also include the names of STUDIO 101 studios so you can work on your live shows ALL MEMBERS of the rehearsing group. at your convenience: Individual practices by students are You will not be able to submit the booking DIME Denver’s venue is available for generally held in the classroom studios for without filling in these fields. rent. It has a large stage with full sound Denver Music Lab their respective disciplines. Please review and lighting, and an open area for seating (303) 285-9059 and adhere to the DIME rehearsal policies 6. For Instructor 1-to-1’s you must include (or dancing!), a smaller acoustic stage, 1665 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223 to ensure continued use of rehearsal the topic of discussion. dressing rooms and area for refreshments. spaces. Before a student has their first If you are interested in renting the venue Soundstructure Rehearsal Studios group rehearsal, they must sign the DIME 7. Confirmation of the practice/rehearsal for a party or event, please contact the 303-291-0602 Rehearsal Agreement, which outlines all bookings will be received by the Head of Events and Marketing Manager, in the first 3131 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205 the policies regarding performance space Facilities. instance who will be able to assist you. use. Rocketspace Studios 8. Confirmation emails for 1-to-1’s will CLASSROOMS 720-515-1671 Band Rehearsals be sent to both you and your instructor’s 2711 Larimer St (Between Meadowlark emails. Before your 1-2-1 takes place, your All rooms are equipped with a TV with all & Larimer Lounge) & 1940 S . Broadway Group rehearsals can be held in Studios instructor will be emailed an electronic cables and adaptors to fit both Mac and (Near S. Broadway and Evans) 101 or 103 and the Acoustic Space which summary form to complete during and/ PC. All room shave a whiteboard and each are all equipped with a backline and PA or after the meeting. This summary form room contains markers, eraser solution DIME REHEARSAL SPACE AND system. notes your discussion and notes any and cloths. Each room is also equipped BOOKING POLICY actions identified. You will be sent a copy with the required audio equipment ONLINE BOOKING FOR REHEARSALS, of the summary form by the Student appropriate to the classes taught in that All DIME’s performance spaces and PRACTICE, AND 1-2-1s Services team. space. studios are available for individual practice and group rehearsals, subject to If you would like to book a 1-2-1 with an 9. A calendar event is also created in Reminder: Always ask to move equipment availability. Each room has a mix of practice instructor, or reserve practice / rehearsal your outlook calendar through your to different rooms and put equipment and rehearsal availability depending on space, please follow these steps: MSU Denver email. Reminder emails of back in the room you took it from. As if there are classes in the surrounding bookings you have made will be sent to stated in the DIME Rehearsal Policy, rooms. For both individual practice and 1. Visit website http://tiny.cc/ you 24 hours before your appointment. rehearsal privileges are reserved for those group rehearsals, you must tidy up after DIMEDen121s. Save this link to your who respect the spaces and leave them as yourself and leave the space better than bookmarks for easy access on your DIME IT SUITE AND STUDY SPACES they found them. Check out the next page you found it. This includes tidying cables, computer or mobile phone. details of all available equipment by room. chairs, and all leads. You must put back The Business and Film Studio (106) is all instruments that were taken from 2. Select the service you would like located in the DIME Denver building and other rooms. Please review and adhere to reserve from the dropdown list of includes a suite of eight Mac computers to the DIME rehearsal policies to ensure rooms available (rehearsals/practice) or for writing and research; they are available continued use of rehearsal spaces. Before instructors (1-to-1s). to all students when there aren’t classes a student has their first group rehearsal, taking place. they must sign the DIME Rehearsal 3. Then select the date and time you wish Agreement, which outlines all the policies to reserve. You can also search all spaces You can also study/practice in other regarding performance space use. These available on a day by selecting *anyone* classrooms if they are available. If you policies are in place to preserve the high from the select staff dropdown menu and want to secure the space, please refer to quality of DIME spaces and equipment to selecting a date that you are available. All the process outlined in 8.3 above. In most ensure best use by students. Access the times in any room available that day will classrooms, the whiteboards are writable and are connected to the internet. PLEASE Rehearsal Agreement at MY DIME:www. show. ONLY USE THE MARKERS PROVIDED dime-denver.com/mydime 4. Fill out your Full Name, MSU Denver – never use an ordinary pen or marker as

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Music Stand x10 LP Congas TC Electronic Mojo Overdrive Guitar Pedal Fender Rumble 100 Bass Combo Drum Hardware Fender Rumble 40 Bass Combo CR3 Mackie Monitor Pair x2 Pearl Drum Kit A522 Acoustic Shield Orange Crush 35 RT Combo Amp X222 12 Channel Behringer Mixer Fender Blues Deluxe Amp Mackie FX22v2 22-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer JBL EON ONE PRO Traveling Sound Kit Studio 103 Roland KC 300 Keyboard amp Mic Stand x8 Mackie PROFX12 Mixer Mini Mic Stand x3 TD-11KV-S V-COMPACT V-DRUM KIT Sibelius Djembe hand drum x6 Ableton Live Lite Dundun drum x3 Logic 10 Shekeré x3 Gonkogui Bells x3 Studio 101 Fender Telecaster Guitar x2 Fender Stratocaster Guitar Music Stand x10 Fender P-Bass TC Electronic Mojo Overdrive Guitar Pedal Gretsch Electromatic Guitar Drum Hardware Taylor Acoustic Guitar CR3 Mackie Monitor Pair x2 Yamaha Keyboard A522 Acoustic Shield Peavey PVXP10 x2 X222 12 Channel Behringer Mixer Boss Katana Combo Amp Mackie FX22v2 22-Channel 4-Bus FX Mixer Ampeg BA112V2 1x12 Bass Combo Amplifier JBL EON ONE PRO Traveling Sound Kit MSU Denver Mac Desktop Computer Roland KC 300 Keyboard amp Mic Stand x8 Studio 104 Mini Mic Stand x3 Sibelius Yamaha P-45 8 Key Weighted Action Digital Ableton Live Lite Piano x14 Logic 10 Roland RD-60 Digital Piano One Audio Headphones x35 Studio 101

Soundcraft SI Impact 32 Channel Mixing Desk Studio 105 Hartke HD500 Bass Combo Amp Harbinger V 2215 x3 Behringer Xenyx X2222 12 CH Mixer 16 Channel Snake x2 Yamaha P-45 8 Key Weighted Action Digital Shure SM 58 Mic x4 Piano Alverez Acoustic Guitar Ampeg Micro CL Bass Stack Orange Amp Head Fender Super Champ Tube Amp Orange Guitar Cab Peavey PVXP10 x2 Sennheiser E609 Supercardioid microphone x2 Sonor Select Force Drum Kit Studio 106 CAD Condenser Mic Peavey DM 112 Monitors x6 Novation Launchkey Midi Keyboard x6 Peavey DM 118 Subwoofer 9 MSU Denver Mac Desktops Sennheiser Wireless Mic Genelec Monitors Sire M7 Marcus Miller Bass Guitar Sennheiser E835 Microphone x3 TC Electronic Polytune Tuner Pedal Tambourine Vox Guitar Amp Mic Boom Stand x8 DI Box x6

Studio 102

Peavey 12 CH Mixer TD-11KV-S V-COMPACT V-DRUM KIT x7 LP Bongos

DENVER 36 DO’S AND DON’TS Reception and Head of Facilities. WIFI FIRE ALARM AND EVACUATION Due to fire risk issues, please ensure that Our facilities have been designed with you DON’T bring any hard instrument DIME Denver’s network is managed The fire alarm is a continuous ringing both instructors and students in mind and cases on campus. and monitored directly by MSU Denver. sound. If you hear this alarm you should have required a large investment. If you DON’T bring any food or drink, except Should you have any issues, please contact immediately evacuate the building via have any issues with broken or missing water into studios. No alcohol is allowed DIME Facilities Manager who can advise the closest fire exit and make your way equipment, please contact the Head of on site during the hours of 9am – 6pm. you. Students should use the following to the corner of 8th and Kalamath Street Facilities. We have designed this space for No alcohol is allowed in classrooms at any login process: outside the main gates and await further you and your creativity so please respect time. instruction. Do not stop to collect the campus, furniture and classrooms. DON’T use drugs. MSU Denver at DIME Connect to network, ‘MSU Denver’ belongings on the way. Please help us keep to keep the facilities has zero tolerance. (Note: the possession Username: Your full MSU email e.g. clean and in good condition. Please adhere of a Michigan marijuana registry [email protected] EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN OR to the DO’S and DON’T’S listed below. identification card does not exempt Password: Your personal MSU password EVACUATION Please also use common sense to help us anyone from adhering to No Drugs Policy. maintain the standards of classrooms, The use and possession of marijuana n.b. if you are asked for server type, use If there is an incident within the vicinity of shared spaces, and rehearsal rooms: remains illegal under federal law.) ‘msudenver.edu’ DIME that may put our students, faculty DON’T smoke inside the DIME building or staff at risk, then we may activate a lock PLEASE...... DO’s at any time. This Policy applies to all MSU DIME PARKING down procedure and secure the building Denver at DIME faculty, students and and/or parking lot. In this instance, you DO wear ear protection for live staff. Free student parking is located at the should await direction from a member of performance classes. Earplugs are DON’T threaten with physical harm, Kalamath Building on a first come, first the DIME team and not attempt to exit the available in each performance space. assault, strike or jeopardize the safety or served basis but can be limited during our building until instructed. DO be prepared for class and show up 5 well-being of any person engaged in lawful regular hours of 10 – 6. There are also bike minutes before the class is due to start to activities on campus. racks for students and staff. INCLEMENT WEATHER, BUILDING get your seat and equipment set up and DON’T adjust the AC controls yourself. CLOSURES, AND OTHER ready. This should not be done in class If you think that the temperature of Additional off- street parking is available NOTIFICATIONS time. any rooms needs to be adjusted, please as well as follows: DO always bring your security pass to the contact the Head of Facilities. DIME Denver works with MSU Denver institute - you will not be able to gain entry DON’T engage in unlawful gambling • Santa Fe Drive has free 2 hour parking. to monitor adverse weather conditions without it. activities under conditions that are • There is plenty of free parking on 9th and any local factors (e.g. serious traffic DO tidy up after your class. Wrap your contrary to the provisions of state law and 10th to the West of Santa Fe Drive. incidents) that may impact upon your instrument cables and tidy up the chairs. or any applicable MSU Denver at DIME • Kalamath Street south of 11th Avenue ability to access the building and/or attend DO put your phone on Do Not Disturb or policy. offers free parking all day. classes. If we need to notify you of any Airplane mode when in class. You should DON’T place any water bottles, food, or • Surrounding residential neighborhoods adverse issues outside of regular college not take calls, use the internet on your trash on equipment. also offer free parking all day. hours, we will send out a Shopwindow phone or text during class time. DON’T take equipment out of the bulletin to all students’ emails and DO bring a notepad and pen to all classes; classrooms or college without prior Maps of free parking optiins are available mobile numbers. In addition we will post it’s the best way to remember critical permission from Head of Facilities. on reception. information on the Staff and Student information, and to make notes for DON’T leave any valuables in the Facebook Page and Twitter yourself. classrooms or common areas. SECURITY DO dispose of your chewing gum in the DON’T turn on any equipment you do not trash. know how to use, the DIME team is here If you have any concerns about security to help you. in the building, parking lot or surrounding PLEASE...... DON’T’s DON’T leave your property unattended area, you should report them to the or on site after your classes. MSU Denver Facilities Manager or Head of Institute. If DON’T allow anyone into the building that and DIME are not responsible for this. We you encounter an emergency, you should does not have a pass; security is crucial. will endeavor to collect all lost property call 911 immediately or notify a member DIME has security cameras, but we need each day. All lost property that is left for of the DIME team and ask them to call 911 to be aware of any unfamiliar faces. If more than 6 months will be discarded. for you. you see anyone you do not recognize Please contact Reception if you have lost in or around the building, please notify something.

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Dealing with money can be stressful, • In order to avoid fees and being sent to TEP1 but it is an unavoidable part of being a collections, you can set up a payment college student. It’s important that you plan. Please call the Bursar’s Office establish how you are going to pay your (303) 615-0070 to get your plan set tuition and living costs as early as possible. up. Please check out the following important information that will help you stay on top of • If you do not pay on time, you will be your finances. liable for a 4% Service Charge, and a 1.5% monthly interest charge. • All students who wish to apply for COUNSELING process our application eeks to receie and take approimatel id at S ener ill he ffice of inancial

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made on an ANNUAL basis. • Your original balance may change due FINANICAL AID PROCESS to registration changes, Financial Aid • You MUST check your MSU Denver payments, etc. It is your responsibility email for updates about Financial Aid to make sure you are aware of and respond from the same email. This your balance and make payments place is the only inbox Financial Aid accordingly. will use to correspond with you; they will not accept messages sent from • Tuition Fees are updated on the DIME

another inbox. website annually: https://www.dime- dimedetroit dimedener dimedener dimedenvercom detroit.com/tuition-financial-aid

• There are various steps you must (go to step 3A) there are additional steps selected for erification, step 4). f ou are ill e aarded (go to packaged and our aid erification, ou ill e f ou are not selected for PACKAGING complete to be awarded your Financial • ***Enrollment will not be cancelled for on the Student u V ) accept or decline our aid and aards, ou must accpet n order to receie our AWARDED Aid. These include forms, entrance non-payment. It’s your responsibility S

STEP 4: TEP 3 counseling and acceptance of Terms to drop classes if you do not plan to AID IS and Conditions. All of the details of attend. Failure to do so will result in these awards, and outstanding steps charges incurred on your account*** can be found on the Student Hub. DIME runs a Finance Week each semester • If you are selected for verification, then that’s designed to help you with any money you will need to provide your own and issues you might be experiencing. Keep your parents (if you’re under 24) tax your eyes peeled for announcments. transcripts. Information about these requirements will be sent to your MSU If you have additional questions about Denver Email account. Student Finance, the following people will VERIFICATION institution, ou ill need to complete be able to help you! court if ou are estranged from our STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL additional paperork. he ffice of parents or hae studied at another f ou are an orphan or ard of the

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DIME Denver Student Services: STEP 3A INDEPENDENT and our parents ta ta transcripts to about the Finanical Aid Process. Tel: (303) 23-1600 DEPENDENT transcripts to • You have the option to pay in full or in MSU Denver Bursars Office: installments. Tuition Payments can be Tel: (303) 615-0070 made online at the Student Hub.

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As an MSU Denver at DIME student you are LGBTQ STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER STUDENT ACTIVITIES Events entitled to access the following services. I f you have questions, please contact the The LGBTQ Student Resource Center The Office of Student Activities facilitates Although campus events programmed Student Services Coordinator who can provides education, training, and advocacy a variety of programs/services. Although through the Office of Student Activities are connect you to the right service. services for the MSU Denver community. many of the activities are indeed taking held on the Auraria campus, occasionally MSU Denver at DIME students needing place on the Auraria campus, there are events are web-cast and/or recorded and COUNSELING CENTER advocacy or support related to sexual opportunities for MSU Denver at DIME may be able to be viewed online following orientation, sexuality, or gender identity students to participate in a variety of ways: the event. MSU Denver at DIME students are able to are welcome to contact the Center directly use the counseling center on the Auraria for referrals to local agencies and/or Student clubs/organizations. Leadership programming Campus which can be found at: community resources. Over 100 student-led organizations are The Office of Student Activities hosts Metropolitan State University of Denver Phone: 303-615-0515 coordinated through the Office of Student an online leadership resource database. Counseling Center Fax: 303-556-3896 Activities. Groups range from academic This set of resources may be of particular 900 Auraria Parkway Email us at [email protected] honor societies to social themed groups, interest to MSU Denver at DIME students Tivoli Building, Suite 651 We’re located at Tivoli 213 and everything in between. It is important looking to build leadership skills in key Denver, CO 80217 Hours: to note that each student group sets its areas. Monday-Thursday own mission/purpose and manages its own Phone: 303-615-9988 9:00 am - 6:00 pm operations. Although most groups hold VETERAN/MILITARY STUDENT CENTER Fax: 720-778-5708 Friday meetings and events in Denver, others may After Hours Crisis:303-615-9911 9:00 am - 5:00 pm already incorporate online engagement The Veteran/Military Student Center Hours during the summer months: Mailing Address: and/or would be open to this. Each student serves MSU Denver students who are Monday–Friday LGBTQ SRC at Auraria organization has access to an online veterans of the United States Armed 8:00 a.m.– 12 noon; 1-4:30 p.m. Campus Box 74, P.O. Box 173362 platform to conduct group business and Forces, on active duty, or otherwise are Denver, CO 80217 engage with the Office of Student Activities. military-affiliated (including dependents For more information about services, MSU Denver at DIME students interested and partners of service members/ follow this link: https://msudenver.edu/ The Center also offers a SafeZone Ally in joining an existing club should contact veterans). The Center connects students counsel/ training to help facilitate allyship across the the officers (contact information for each with specific programs and services to aid in University community. This training will be registered organization is available at student persistence. MSU Denver at DIME For additional Crisis Line / out of hours available as an online module shortly and www.msudenver.orgsync.com). students who are veterans or otherwise are support, please refer to the directory in therefore available for remote students, military-affiliated should contact the staff the Student Support Guidance at MY DIME staff, and faculty. MSU Denver at DIME students interested in the Veteran/Military Student Center (www.dime-denver.com/mydime) in starting their own club/organization to discuss the ways in which the Center’s MET MEDIA should contact the staff in Student programs may be of benefit. Note that Activities to learn more. MSU Denver is students using Department of Defense MSU Denver at DIME students can also Met Media serves as the multimedia also home to a number of fraternity and or Veterans Administration educational access the Counseling Center website, news platform and student voice of the sorority chapters. Interested students benefit programs (i.e. Tuition Assistance, which has a self-help library available with University. Through a weekly newspaper, should contact the individual chapters to GI Bill, or Vocational Rehabilitation) should links to information for the public about news broadcasts, an internet radio station, learn more about opportunities for remote contact the Office of the Registrar for a variety of topics such as study skills and and arts and literary magazine, students students to participate. Please note that specific guidance related to the application coping with test anxiety to eating disorders. have numerous opportunities to create each chapter sets their own criteria for of benefits in an MSU Denver program. and learn from Met Media. MSU Denver at membership and participation. DIME students can contribute content for consideration to the radio and TV stations, newspaper and magazines.

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In addition to the one-to-one process outlined and the additional Study Skills slots that will be booked into the Friday Sessions there are services available to you at MSU Denver, all housed within the Student Academic Success and Student Persistence Center.

Tutoring Center

The MSU Denver Tutoring Center is not only for students who are having difficulty with the course material, but also for students who are looking to excel. Whether your goal is to catch up, keep up, or do better in your studies, the Tutoring Center is here to help you to achieve that goal by offering free tutoring. This includes preparation for Math and English Accuplacer assessments. You can request tutoring via the Student Success Center.

Immigrant Services

The Immigrant Services Program serves MSU Denver’s refugee and immigrant students (including ASSET and DACA) and any student whose first or home language is not English. We provide personalized advising and academic support services for students beginning with the admissions process through graduation. Likewise, our peer mentors promote academic achievement and assist with everything from class assignments, language skills, financial aid and scholarship advice, and college success strategies.

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Students are responsible for full knowledge be removed from GPA calculations up to 18 electronic communication an official means their complaints heard, when another of the provisions and regulations pertaining semester hours, regardless of the original of communication for the University. University process is not applicable. to all aspects of their attendance at MSU grade earned. For more information see the For more information, see the Electronic Denver and should familiarize themselves Best Grade Stands page. Communication policy page. If you have a complaint, please contact the with the following policies which can be MSU Denver at DIME Campus Manager, found in the MSU Denver Catalog: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY FRESH START DIME Head of Student Services, or the https://msudenver.edu/catalog/ Dean of Students Office at MSU Denver. As students, faculty, staff and administrators Students returning from a period of We are available to help you understand WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE of Metropolitan State University of absence from MSU Denver may request which process(es) might be right for Denver, it is our responsibility to uphold that credit and grades from designated your situation and/or to provide contact Students should be aware that any and maintain an academic environment semesters previously attempted at MSU information for the applicable contacts to kind of withdrawal can have a negative that furthers scholarly inquiry, creative Denver not be calculated in GPA’s or total discuss a particular complaint. impact on some types of financial aid and activity and the application of knowledge. earned hours. For more information, see scholarships. For further information, see We will not tolerate academic dishonesty. the Fresh Start page. In addition to the above MSU Denver the Withdrawals page. For drop/refund or For further information see the Academic policies, the following additional policies Withdrawal dates, please view the calendar Integrity page. MAKING A COMPLAINT relate to MSU Denver at DIME students on MY DIME site (www.dime-denver.com/ page. and can be found on the MY DIME webpage: mydime). Please also refer to the DIME Occasionally you may have a concern www.dime-denver.com/mydime Drop/Fail Policy on the MY DIME site. CLASS ATTENDANCE ON RELIGIOUS or complaint about something that has HOLIDAYS happened at MSU Denver. The University STUDENT ENGAGEMENT POLICY ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL is committed to providing students ATTENDANCE POLICY Students at MSU Denver who, because of with information about and referrals to DROP FAIL POLICY The Administrative Withdrawal (AW) their sincerely held religious beliefs, are processes that they can use to address their MSU DENVER AT DIME POLICY ON notation is assigned when a student unable to attend classes, take examinations, concerns. The Student Complaint Policy REPEATED COURSE TUITION requests to be withdrawn from a class participate in graded activities or submit provides a framework for students to have LEAVING MSU DENVER AT DIME due to unforeseen or extenuating graded assignments on particular days circumstances beyond the student’s shall without penalty be excused from control. For more information see such classes and be given a meaningful Administrative Withdrawal page. opportunity to make up such examinations and graded activities or assignments INCOMPLETE POLICY provided that advance written notice that the student will be absent for religious The Incomplete (I) notation may be reasons is given to the faculty members assigned when a student who is achieving during the first two weeks of the semester. satisfactory progress in a class and who For more information, see the class has completed most class assignments is attendance page. unable to take the final examination and/ or does not complete all class assignments ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION due to unusual circumstances, such as POLICY hospitalization or disability. For further information see the Incomplete page. Forms of electronic communication have become the means of official BEST GRADE STANDS communication to students, faculty and staff within MSU Denver. This policy A student’s grades for repeated classes will acknowledges this fact and formally makes

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The whole team is here to support you! issues / just need someone to talk to You can access your instructor’s email Contact the STUDENT SERVICES TEAM addresses by using the address book in the either by stopping at the office or booking Outlook 365 app or online. You can also an appointment via the 1-2-1 booking contact your instructors via Blackboard. system

You can find profiles of all DIME’s I want to book a rehearsal Directors, Staff and Instructors by visiting Book a slot using the REHEARSAL our website: BOOKING SYSTEM (see MY DIME or page 34 of this handbook) https://www.dime-denver.com/instructors I’ve noticed a piece of faulty equipment on https://www.dime-denver.com/team a DIME stage, or in a classroom Report this to HEAD OF FACILITIES https://www.dime-denver.com/directors I have safety concerns about something in We have included a list here of the most the DIME building commonly asked questions, and who you Report this to HEAD OF FACILITIES should contact. You can also check out the staff and faculty profiles. I want to borrow/check out DIME equipment I want to book a one-to-one meeting Unfortunately it is not possible for students Use the 1-2-1- BOOKING SYSTEM (see to do this. page 34 of this handbook) My friend is interested in becoming I need advice about my classes a student at DIME Book a one-to-one with your Put them in touch with the INSTRUCTOR or talk to the MSU Denver RECRUITMENT TEAM. Campus Manager I want to book an event in the I have an issue with an instructor Underground Discuss this with the CAMPUS MANAGER Discuss this with the FACILITIES MANAGER I want to check a book out of the DIME library I have questions about Fees and Financial Once you’ve chosen your book from the Aid Resource Room or Acoustic Space library, Contact the FINANCE COORDINATOR, contact RECEPTION to check this out. For or the STUDENT SERVICES TEAM or get online resources available at MSU Denver, in touch with the Office of Financial Aid: check out page 33 of the handbook. 303-556-8593 I want to start a club / organization / student group: Talk to the STUDENT SERVICES TEAM I’m feeling overwhelmed / having personal

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