Committees

Assessment Committee

Mission: We are committed to developing and implementing effective assessment practices within the Student Support & Advising Services team that align with the university's mission and goals and NACADA’s core values. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, we strive to continuously improve the quality of assessment measures and processes, providing meaningful and actionable feedback to enhance student learning outcomes.

Our Commitment:

  • Align Assessment with Student Learning Outcomes – We support the Student Support & Advising Services team in efforts to assess, reflect, and enhance comprehensive support in alignment with our student learning outcomes.
  • Promote Data-Informed Decision Making – Through the collection and analysis of data, the assessment committee will engage in data-informed decision-making to enhance student services.
  • Continuous Improvement – We will engage in continuous improvement through the assessment cycle:
    • Identifying Desired Outcomes
    • Assess Outcomes
    • Interpreting Evidence
    • Plan Based on Evidence
    • Implementation
  • Transparency – We are committed to transparent communication about assessment results, progress, and recommendations. We are committed to the dissemination of information regarding all assessment activities to all stakeholders that facilitates a collaborative and inclusive environment.

How to get involved:

  • This is an open committee, and SSAS members are invited to join at any time.

  • The expectations for involvement are:

    • Be actively involved in our 60-minute, biweekly committee meetings by providing opinions and ideas.

    • Taking the lead on (or co-leading) a project/initiative.

  • Contact Laura Roecker (laura.roecker@colorado.edu) for more information.

First Year Advising (FYA) Committee

Mission: The Engineering First Year Advising Committee is dedicated to fostering a transformative and inclusive academic journey for all first-year students. Committed to the success and holistic development of our students, the committee will seek to facilitate an environment that encourages individuals to excel academically, engage in meaningful experiences, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder.  

 

Our Commitment: 

  1. Foundational Support: We are dedicated to providing first-year students with the tools, resources, and guidance necessary to navigate the academic challenges of the engineering curriculum and the transition into the community of CU Boulder. We will lead the SSAS team in providing support for new student onboarding and transition to college, connecting students with campus resources, fostering a culture of exploration and curiosity, and helping students begin to customize their academic journey early in their college career.  

  1. Advisor Professional Development: Recognizing the importance of the first year as critical to long-term success, we are committed to continuous improvement of academic support services. This includes researching best practices with regards to the first-year experience and contemporary engineering education and facilitating opportunities for CEAS Academic Advisors to develop a specialized skillset for working with first year engineering students.   

  1. Community and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where every student feels valued and supported. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to continue to celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. Through intentional programming and initiatives, we strive to create connections among students, faculty, and staff that facilitate personal, professional, and academic development. 

How to get involved: This committee consists of 1-2 representatives from each of the Advising neighborhoods within the SSAS Team. If you are interested in serving on this committee as your neighborhood representative, please discuss with your supervisor.

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion through Student Support (JEDISS) Committee

Mission: The College of Engineering & Applied Science’s (CEAS) Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion through Student Support (JEDISS) seeks immediate opportunities for action and implementation to create a better College culture and climate for our diverse student population. JEDISS serves as a forum for consultation, review, and action to promote the goal of increased diversity, equity, and inclusion within CEAS. In partnership with CEAS efforts, we advocate for social justice by identifying inequitable policies, practices, events, and functions within CEAS and providing leadership with recommended changes. We support the Student Support & Advising Services (SSAS) community by providing educational resources and facilitating experiences for staff within CEAS to best serve our students.

How to get involved:

  • New members can join at the start of every semester based on subcommittee structure.

  • Reading/resource materials are required to be reviewed ahead of time.

  • The first meeting of each semester will be dedicated to welcoming new members and calibrating expectations and perspectives.

  • Contact Debbie Yeh (debbie.yeh@colorado.edu) for more information.

Transfer Student Advising Committee

Mission: The CEAS Transfer Student Advising Committee seeks to improve the overall transfer and non-traditional student experience students face when transitioning to CU Engineering, as well as develop retention strategies to better assist our transfer students.

The committee focuses on the following:

  • Use data to identify trends in transfer student success and develop strategic initiatives to address barriers, enhance resources and increase retention/graduation.

  • Develop and assist instructor to manage COEN 3100 - Transfer Success Seminar course

  • Lead development of CEAS transfer student orientation each semester, in collaboration with CEAS FYE Coordinator.

  • Review and revise (if necessary) CEAS policies that pertain to transfer students, as they relate to advising/student services.

  • Create/revise advising-related transfer student resources (web, print, etc…)

  • Assist with transfer student recruitment-related events

How to get involved:

  • This is an open committee, and SSAS members are invited to join at any time.

  • The expectations for involvement are:

    • Be actively involved in our 60-minute, biweekly committee meetings by providing opinions and ideas.

    • Taking the lead on (or co-leading) a project/initiative.

  • Contact Chris Anderson (cjanderson@colorado.edu) for more information.