Faculty-Staff Edition - Special Edition Dec. 13, 2018
As we arrive at the end of another successful semester, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous strides we are making as a campus and to thank all of you for your hard work.
Academic Futures transitions from the ‘what’ to the ‘how’
The Academic Futures initiative has successfully moved from last year’s campus visioning stage into the implementation stage—in other words, from the “what” to the “how.”
Accreditation: A comprehensive evaluation of our programs, policies and practices
In a process that takes place every 10 years, Boulder’s next national accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is scheduled for 2020.
Diversity plan feedback period to end Dec. 14 with 2 town halls
The IDEA Plan outlines goals for progress in three key areas and identifies actions. Give your written feedback and/or attend a town hall.
Financial Futures in workstream formation phase
Diagnostic efforts throughout the fall semester identified a series of workstreams, or areas that provide opportunity for financial innovation and resource creation, to enhance revenue.
Foundations of Excellence: Promoting successful pathways for first-year students
This fall, there was a slight pause while campus leaders ensured alignment among this and the Academic Futures initiative, and two committees formed.
Strategic Facilities Visioning ‘deep dive’ setting foundation for work to come
The project team continues to gather invaluable insights from campus stakeholders about where university departments see themselves in the future and how facilities can help them get there.
Unified Student Experience: Creating a single simple starting point for students
The project team has been working to bring students and campus offices together to design and build Buff Portal, which will be Boulder’s new student portal.