Student Life Staff Engagement
Between engagement programs, events and more, there are many ways for staff to get involved and connect with colleagues in the Division of Student Life. Engagement events and programs are open to all Student Life staff.
Engagement Philosophy Statement
- The Division of Student Life is committed to providing an excellent staff experience through positive staff engagement. Members of the division are encouraged and empowered to create and maintain a deep connection to their work, their colleagues and the Buff community by participating in shared opportunities for personal, professional and organizational growth. Through staff engagement we create a heightened sense of support, purpose and belonging.
- All levels of the division are responsible for staff engagement.
Student Life Events & Recognition Committee
The purpose of the SL Events & Recognition Committee is to support division wide events and recognition. The committee plans and executes annual division wide events and monthly engagement opportunities.
This group meets monthly on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Applications for the Events & Recognition Committee are now closed.
Staff Programs
This training provides new Student Life employees with useful information about the division and resources for staff. There will be opportunities to ask questions and connect with other new staff members. New staff are strongly encouraged to attend a New Employee Orientation session within their first six months in the Division of Student Life.
The Student Life Mentorship Program provides career and professional development opportunities for staff, whether they serve as a mentor or a mentee. Both roles will help staff develop skills they need to progress in the next steps of their career.
The SL Emerging Leaders Academy is a career opportunity to division leaders and aspiring leaders interested in building a leadership foundation to lead self, others and an organization. Participants will be actively engaged through discussions and presentations.
Connection Programs
Team-Up Tuesdays is your new go-to series for connection, collaboration and community within the Division of Student Life. This monthly program brings colleagues together to recharge and reengage.
Social Interest Groups are a vibrant part of our Student Life community, offering staff the opportunity to build meaningful connections through shared interests and activities. Join an established group or start a new one!
Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey | 2025
Student Life staff will have the opportunity to share feedback about their work environment through the 2025 Faculty and Staff Engagement survey from April 15-30, 2025. The survey will measure the status of our workforce, focusing on sense of belonging, enthusiasm, commitment and job satisfaction.
The Student Life response rate goal for 2025 is 75%.
Meagan Combs, Staff Engagement Program Director, will serve as the engagement champion for the Division of Student Life. Please reach out to Meagan.Combs@colorado.edu with questions.
Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey | 2023
In April 2023, Student Life staff had the opportunity to share feedback about their work environments in the 2023 Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey. This survey was administered to all university faculty and staff to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement related to faculty/staff experiences working at CU Boulder. The survey asked staff to respond to questions related to the following topics:
- Engagement
- Affinity
- Career growth
- Compliance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Faith in the institution
- Key communications
- Pay & Benefits
- Quality
- Retention
- Supervisor/Chair
- Teamwork
- Wellness/Burnout
Division of Student Life Survey Results
- Response rate: Goal 70%; Actual 74% (630 respondents)
- Overall Score (Average score of all survey items) 4.34
- Engagement Score (Average score of Engagement Category items) 4.62
- Download the full survey results report here
Engagement Champions
Meagan Combs, Staff Engagement Program Director and Crystal Cyr, Director of Planning, Assessment and Data Analytics served as engagement champions for the Division of Student Life. The engagement champions were responsible for:
- Sharing expertise on your unit’s survey results
- Facilitating team activities on survey results
- Driving action planning for your unit
- Sustaining focused attention on survey results
Looking for ways to connect?
SL Staff Connect
The SL Staff Connect Teams channel is a place for all Student Life staff to build community and stay connected. This is a dedicated space to share articles, organize meet-ups, learn about events and opportunities, connect over shared interests and more. Learn more about SL Staff Connect.
CU Boulder HR Learning and Development
Check out a variety of opportunities available to all staff including employee learning, career development and organizational development. Visit the CU Boulder HR website