Since we began Academic Futures, I have been struck by a constant question from our campus community: "Is this for real?" It's a natural question, and the answer to all its variations is "yes."
We know the Academic Futures campus conversation is taking valuable time. We want to update you on what we're seeing and ways we've augmented the process to accommodate the needs of the community.
As part of the effort to create a more streamlined student experience, CU Boulder has launched Foundations of Excellence, a campuswide initiative to improve the first-year undergraduate experience.
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for conversation in the form of babyÖ±²¥app forums. Also, the first wave of community white papers are posted. Interested in submitting one of your own?
At the midpoint of the fall semester and Phase I of the Academic Futures process, we wanted to share with you a little bit about the scope and substance of what we've seen and heard so far.
Convener Jeff Cox and facilitator Emily CoBabe-Ammann update the community on how the Academic Futures conversation is progressing and provide information on how to get involved.
I'm pleased to report to you this week on several developments that mark important progress in our Academic Futures process, including the appointment of Academic Futures Committee members.
Look for updates on the Academic Futures process each Wednesday in CU Boulder Today, along with calendar updates on themed conversations in Monday and Thursday's email editions.
As the first phase of the Academic Futures visioning process draws to a close, I wanted to provide an update and offer my thanks to all those taking part.
How can we set course for a future we can scarcely imagine? Across CU Boulder, initiatives are inviting our community to develop the mechanisms and resiliency that will allow us to thrive in a world of change.
