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New University of Colorado economic impact study: CU pumped $5.3 billion into Colorado’s economy in 2011

May 16, 2012
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In the most comprehensive research yet conducted on what CU means to the state’s economy, analysts show an economic impact of $5.3 billion for Colorado in 2011.  The research, conducted by the Business Research Division of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, provides the most comprehensive data yet compiled on the statewide economic impact from...

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UCCS names new Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center director

May 16, 2012
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UCCS names new Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center director

Aikta Marcoulier, former director of partnership marketing, Professional Bull Riders, will serve as the new director of the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center. Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business, announced Marcoulier’s selection May 15 after reviewing more than 100 applicants during a six-month search. Since 2004, Marcoulier worked...

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Forum focuses on campus future

May 10, 2012
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Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak told faculty and staff who attended the last campus forum of the spring semester Wednesday afternoon that she was both excited and nervous about the possibility of a branch campus of the CU School of Medicine at UCCS. “Having a branch campus of the School of...

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Graduating staffer recommends combining business with pleasure

May 10, 2012
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Graduating staffer recommends combining business with pleasure

Editor’s Note: This is the third feature about a UCCS staff member who is also graduating. More features are planned as UCCS prepares for Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 18. Cheya Dowden, admissions counselor, Office of Student Recruitment and Admissions Counseling, is one of a number of UCCS employees distinguished...

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Great ideas should be shared

May 10, 2012
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Sharing ideas about how to improve CU could net faculty or staff members an award ranging from $500 to $2,000 as part of the CU Shared Practices Program. Cindy Corwin, director, Human Resources, recently encouraged faculty and staff to participate in the shared practices program, a recognition program designed...

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UCCS staff, students make day off educational

May 10, 2012
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UCCS staff, students make day off educational

School was officially closed April 20 for students at Turman Elementary in Harrison School District 2 in southeast Colorado Springs. But that doesn’t mean learning did not take place, thanks in part to UCCS students and staff members. UCCS staff and students participated in a Student Engagement Celebration Day...

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New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges

May 10, 2012
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New website helps students access 10 southern Colorado colleges

 A new website will allow southern Colorado students to learn about programs at 10 two and four-year colleges in one easy step.  The site, www.socolo-edu.org, is intended to show low- and moderate-income students that they can be the first in their families to pursue education after high school. The...

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Faculty retreat advances revision process

May 9, 2012
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The proposed new framework for UCCS General Education requirements involves Gateway and Capstone courses to upgrade and improve the four-year student experience.

UCCS faculty met at an April 20 retreat to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing plan to revise general education requirements. A PowerPoint presentation offering an overview of the most popular ideas highlighted the all-morning session while the final hour after a lunch break focused on wrapping up...

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Moon to be interim provost

May 9, 2012
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David Moon, senior associate vice chancellor, Academic Affairs, will serve as interim provost following the July 1 retirement of Provost Peg Bacon. Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak restated Moon’s interim appointment following a report from a search committee charged with selecting a permanent provost. Search committee chairs Terry Schwartz, associate dean,...

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