Areas of Impact

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2030 Strategic Plan lays out a vision for the future of our university that builds on our core mission: to provide high-quality, accessible education; to advance knowledge; integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery; and to serve our community. These goals form our shared journey—our climb toward the summit of the Success 2030 plan.

CU Federal Relations is working to analyze the potential impacts of the current federal transition, recent executive actions, and their ongoing implementation on the university’s mission and the people who work and learn on our campuses. We are working closely with the President and the Chancellors and encourage you to work through your campus leadership with questions. Updates can be found here and on the CU Government Relations news page. See the Federal Transition Team that is helping to ensure there are resources and information available to the UCCS community.

The Marketing Collaboration Project aligns stakeholders across the institution to leverage a $3 million CU Foundation investment in support of enrollment growth. The project coordinates strategic marketing and recruitment initiatives designed to improve prospect conversion, increase enrollment, and strengthen student retention across traditional, adult, and graduate populations. Efforts include foundation building, acceleration tactics, conversion optimization, and melt prevention strategies, with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term enrollment success. 

The Space Force Feasibility Project evaluates the viability of providing services to the United States Space Force on a fee-for-service basis. The project serves as a centralized effort to align stakeholders, coordinate analyses, and manage planning activities related to potential service offerings. Areas of evaluation include operational requirements, resource capacity, financial considerations, legal and contractual implications, and strategic alignment with institutional priorities. The project will culminate in a recommendation regarding the feasibility, risks, benefits, and implementation considerations associated with pursuing a partnership with the Space Force. 

To increase visibility and transparency, the Strategic Pillars Action website was developed, an interactive platform showcasing strategic work occurring across colleges and divisions. During its first year, 100 initiatives were added and aligned to the Strategic Pillars and strategic plan goals. The framework established a way for communicating progress, increasing awareness of institutional priorities, and strengthening connections between individual contributions and the university's long-term strategic goals.