CU Boulder’s Civic Action Planning Process

Campus Compact of the Mountain West
Goals

  • Produce and disseminate shared language, in the form of talking points and a broader public narrative regarding civic action and the university’s public mission.

  • Provide increased opportunities for information sharing, networking and collaboration among campus units and individuals engaged in university-based civic work

  • Foster a robust culture of civic engagement across campus units and including all disciplines and segments of the campus community.

  • Identify and articulate ways in which on-going civic initiatives support and operationalize campus-level initiatives, including  the Chancellor’s Strategic Imperatives and Inclusive Excellence.

  • Publicize and celebrate civic dimensions of many outstanding research projects, outreach efforts, individual service, community-based courses, and student programs.
     

Process

  • During fall of 2017 we will invite participants representing all sectors of the campus community to join in a series of structured dialogues that will identify themes, resources, and shared challenges. Documentation of and reflection on this process will be used to build a common vocabulary and broader public narrative that captures the spirit of the University of Colorado Boulder’s public mission.  

  • In spring 2018 a subset of dialogue participants will engage in deliberations designed to advance a campus-wide commitment to civic engagement through specific, concrete action steps

  • Throughout the 2017-18 academic year, we will publicize and celebrate on-going civic work.