UCCS earns Military Spouse Friendly designation
UCCS has been named a 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The recognition is given to universities that create sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. (More)
SP Learning Engagement and Belonging
Used for posts referring to the UCCS 2020-2030 Strategic Plan core strategy on Learning, Engagement and Belonging.
UCCS to pilot Learning Assistants peer tutoring program
Using funding from a $300,000 CU Next award, UCCS will work alongside CU Boulder and CU Denver to pilot a new Learning Assistants program to bring peer tutoring to UCCS classrooms. (More)
Community-supported agriculture will bring farm to table this summer
For $30 or less a week, UCCS community members can pick up farm-fresh food every Friday afternoon from the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center. (More)
Wellness breaks increase productivity, reduce stress
It won’t surprise anyone to hear that, according to the most recent data, we’re stressed. Chrissie Bailey is trying to change campus culture to do something about that. (More)
A letter to the UCCS community from the inaugural Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We have all started a new chapter in our lives, taken a leap of faith or tried something that may have been out of our comfort zone. (More)
UCCS retains Military Friendly Gold ranking
Continued commitment to the success of military-affiliated students at UCCS led to the university’s seventh-consecutive Gold in the annual Military Friendly schools rankings. (More)
UCCS ranked among the most bicycle-friendly universities in the nation
For the second time in a row, UCCS has been ranked among the most bicycle-friendliest universities in the nation, according to The League of American Bicyclists. (More)
UCCS shared governance brings free menstrual products to campus bathrooms
In line with recent efforts to add breastfeeding and pumping spaces across campus, UCCS will now make free menstrual products available in many women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms. (More)
Recognizing and lowering barriers to access in the classroom
Learning is enhanced when all students can truly engage in our classrooms, says Jose Tapia-Fuselier, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services. But designing courses, classrooms and academic environments that remove barriers for all students — including students with disabilities — takes time and forethought. (More)
Regents presented with CU Campus and Workplace Culture Survey results
The Board of Regents on Thursday heard initial results of the Campus and Workplace Culture (CWC) Survey, in which University of Colorado students, faculty and staff provided information about their academic, workplace and residential environments. (More)