Family, Educators and Supporters
Regardless of geographical background, all CU Boulder students, family members, supporters, staff and faculty (as well as local community members), are invited to join the CU Boulder Rural Network in supporting and advocating for the success of individuals from rural and small towns.
Informational Resources
The following resources serve to inform various audiences on the importance of supporting and considering rural and small town students in University decisions.
- View this presentation on Advising rural and small town students from the 2021 CU Boulder Conference on Student Success and Advising by Karen Ganss, Laura Arroyo and Shelby Javernick
- Colorado Landscape presentation from CU Boulder Office of Undergraduate Admissions (2020) by Brittany Dye
- Overview of CU Boulder Rural and Small Town Students
See how CU Boulder is partnering with communities across Colorado through outreach and engagement programs.
This database provides a summary of key indicators for each of Colorado's 64 counties, most of which are rural. Discover important information about communities statewide, which can be included as a downloadable customized report.
The IDEA Plan is the campus’s blueprint for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence. One of its recommendations is more targeted recruitment of underrepresented rural students.
The Rural Education Council works to maintain up-to-date definitions and designations for rural and small rural school districts in Colorado.
Connect
If you'd like to learn more about supporting the CU Boulder Rural network, please email us.