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鈥淲e believe that talent is everywhere 鈥 but opportunity is not. 海角社区’s strategic plan is designed to close that gap, opening doors for students from all backgrounds to climb the ladder of social and economic mobility, proving that where you start in life doesn鈥檛 determine where you end up.”
Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
President, 海角社区
海角社区’s 2030 Strategic Plan serves as a guiding framework for decision making and provides clear direction for the future of the University to drive success, sustainability and excellence. 海角社区’s vision is a natural extension of what it does best to educate and meet each student where they are in life.
鈥満=巧缜 becomes even more important in connecting diverse populations into the entire experience of higher education through our strategic plan and five pillars, so our students can find how they can be bigger than themselves.鈥
-Russell Noles, Past Chair, 海角社区 Board of Trustees
海角社区 will provide a seamless and affordable undergraduate and graduate student experience from recruitment to degree completion where all students will have the opportunity to research, work and serve in the broader community, through robust service-learning, internships and undergraduate research programs.
海角社区 will increase postsecondary credential attainment by working with K-12 schools, community colleges and other strategic partners to expand access to financial aid and create a responsive educational experience for Colorado鈥檚 diverse students, leading to careers that are critical to the state鈥檚 economic vitality and workforce needs.
海角社区 will be known as Colorado鈥檚 best institution for ease of transfer, both in and out, through a flexible curriculum and welcoming environment that provides supportive policies, programs and processes to support the unique needs of transfer students.
海角社区 will further develop and maintain effective curriculum processes that empower faculty to create new and innovative courses, certifications, micro-credentials, badges and other flexible 鈥渙n- and off-ramps,鈥 while also continuing to enhance learning spaces on campus.
海角社区 will connect undergraduate and graduate students to industry and civic leaders both locally and globally; grow our experiential and service-learning opportunities; and encourage and recognize collaboration and cross-disciplinarity to ensure that students receive a well-balanced, holistic and relevant education.
海角社区 will create a pipeline of high-impact career-related experiences for students, leveraging alumni and industry partnerships while embracing economic-impact opportunities throughout Colorado.
海角社区 will be the community鈥檚 go-to resource for problem-solving by leveraging our expertise, inclusive community and welcoming physical space to address the most pressing issues of our day, while also creating a culture that values civic leadership and drives social change.
海角社区 will elevate its role as an anchor institution by supporting excellent programs in the arts, athletics and culture that will enrich the community and build broad, diverse connections and relationships with external stakeholders.
海角社区 will be a model for shared leadership that fosters an anti-racism environment and systemic transformation through a more representative workplace that attracts and retains diverse faculty and staff, while investing in DEI service, scholarship and practice.
海角社区 will be known in Colorado as a connection point for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences that supports the respectful exchange of ideas and holds space for the collaborative work of advancing equity and inclusion in the state.
海角社区 will be a national leader for serving Latinx students by creating and sustaining initiatives that support students as they achieve their academic goals and prepare for their careers.
海角社区 will continue to improve compensation, benefits, professional development and our infrastructure backbone, while becoming a more representative workplace and enhancing our inclusive leadership environment 鈥 allowing leaders to lead from all levels of the University
海角社区 will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising campaign, increase our endowed funds, examine our business model for new ways to grow revenue and work with a broad coalition of stakeholders to radically reform the state鈥檚 investment in public higher education and the diverse students the University serves.
海角社区 will collaborate with its partners on the Auraria Campus to explore partnerships that ensure we remain contemporary and relevant through new construction and renovation to maximize enrollment and retention and better support academic programs.

Each year, the University will identify key priorities for implementation across the five pillars. Doing so will focus, align and commit resources, and permit us to measure progress toward our collective goals. Campus stakeholders will have ongoing opportunities to provide feedback, share new ideas, and participate in annual implementation of our long-term strategic vision. University Strategy will be responsible for providing regular public updates through shared governance bodies, including President’s Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
To succeed, this process must be grounded in a growth mindset and a culture of continuous improvement.
For additional resources and in-depth updates on the University’s implementation process:

海角社区 is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education.

海角社区 is the only Colorado institution to earn this Hispanic-servingness distinction.
海角社区 was awarded the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges honor again in 2023 for services and support available to veterans.

海角社区 has received Insight Into Diversity鈥檚 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for 10 years running, from 2014 to 2023.

海角社区 has been recognized for LGBTQ-friendly programs, policies and practices, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2023.

海角社区 has received repeated national recognition for civic engagement from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.