On April 22, at the final Strategic Spotlight, a panel of six speakers discussed care initiatives designed to create a culture of care and impact students via mentorship, wellness and basic needs support and faculty development. Panelists answered pre-submitted questions. The cultureRead more >
At an open forum on April 8, UCCS leaders addressed student concerns about affordability, academic support and campus resources, emphasizing that upcoming budget decisions are being made with the goal of minimizing impact on students. Read more >
SGA heard concerns from two students during public and confirmed a new Senator of Public Service and Justice at the Senate meeting on April 9. Each Senate meeting has two public sessions which are designed so students can bringRead more >
Faculty and students highlighted processes and initiatives that include the third aspect of the 2030 Strategic Plan, organizational excellence, and addressed concerns about transparency following the projected $27.7 budget deficit. Organization excellence focuses on improving efficiency, transparency and resource allocation by making data-driven decisions. According to Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet, organizational excellence will helpRead more >
SGA voted to take a neutral stance on the censure of the executive leadership team and approved two bills at the April 2 Senate meeting. The senate’s decision to take a neutral stance was decided after multiple discussions, including the senate meetings on March 12 and March 19. Read more >
SGA revisited the faculty’s vote of censure after discussion with faculty and staff representatives, passed two bills and tabled the AI resolution at the Senate meeting on March 19. The senate will vote their official stance about the censure on April 2. A vote of censure serves as a severe public reprimand, allowing legislativeRead more >
The Green Action Fund (GAF) general committee reviewed four project proposals focused on sustainability education, student engagement, research and community programming on March 16. GAF is a student-run organization that funds projects aligned with its funding pillars: reduction of ecological footprint, increased student involvement, long-term feasibility,Read more >
The preliminary results for the 2026-2027 SGA elections were released on March 6 when voting concluded. Official results will be released by the Election Commissioner once they have been approved, per SGA’s election policy. SGA members serve as representatives forRead more >
The SGA safety committee held their first meeting on March 5 to address concerns with UCCS police liaison, discuss safety measures on campus and vote on leadership. The committee was established on Jan. 29. According to SGA Vice President Isabella Polombo, the committee serves to advocate for students,Read more >
The seven stages of grief Mitski’s new album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” took me through and its somber, reflective release were well worth stepping away from homework. I sacrificed a bit of my wellbeing and sanity for theRead more >