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UCCS Focusing on the Future

UCCS Focusing on the Future. CU Board of Regents April 19, 2007. Thank You. Charlie Sweet. Re-introduction. Robert Wonnett, interim vice chancellor, Student Success. Academic Update. Opening Convocation. First freshman convocation Aug. 15 Mountain Lion Stadium

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UCCS Focusing on the Future

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  1. UCCS Focusing on the Future CU Board of Regents April 19, 2007

  2. Thank You Charlie Sweet

  3. Re-introduction Robert Wonnett, interim vice chancellor, Student Success

  4. Academic Update Opening Convocation • First freshman convocation Aug. 15 • Mountain Lion Stadium • Convocation the ‘UCCS way’ • Parents included • BBQ to follow • Walter Isaacson invited as keynote

  5. Academic Update Freshman Seminar • Uncommon readings • Martin Luther King’s “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” • Plato’s “Apology” • Facilitated discussion groups • VP Poliokoff • Regents invited

  6. Academic Update New Fall Programs • Doctorate in Nursing Practice • Doctorate in Educational Leadership • Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice • Bachelor’s in Innovation

  7. Academic Update(Facilities) Dwire Hall Use: Classrooms, offices, colleges of business, letters, arts and sciences, and public affairs Cost: $10 million State funds: $5 million Dedication date: Aug. 16

  8. Academic Update (Facilities) Recreation Center Use: Student recreation Cost: $12 million State funds: $0 Dedication date: Aug. 16

  9. Academic Update (Facilities) Science and Engineering Use: Research labs, classrooms Cost: $53.1 State funds: $20 million Completion date: 2009

  10. Academic Update (Facilities) Heller Center Project type: Renovation Use: Art classes, studios Cost: $1 million State funds: $0 Completion Date: Fall 2007

  11. Mountain Lion Athletics Highlights • 3.15 student-athlete GPA • Best men’s basketball record in history • Volleyball, regional ranking • Softball 29-8 • Women’s soccer begins Fall 2008 • Two ESPN Academic All-Americans • Patrick Hannaway • Sarah Shepherd

  12. Mountain Lion Athletics Invest in success • $40,000 investment doubles seating • Smallest NCAA DII facility • Referees express concern • Building campus life

  13. Mountain Lion Athletics Breakthrough solution • Interim field house • Approximately 1,500 seats • Basketball/volleyball court, track, indoor pitching, locker rooms, weight room • N. Nevada location • Summer 2008 opening • $2 million from President initiative funds

  14. Thank you, President Brown • Steve Kirkham, director, Intercollegiate Athletics • Men’s Basketball Coach Russ Caton • Women’s Basketball Coach Jessika Stratton • Women’s Volleyball Coach Jessica Wood • Men’s Soccer Coach Flavio Mazzetti • Track Coach Graeme Badger

  15. Mountain Lion Athletics Long-term plans • 3,500-seat field house • $20 million estimated cost • N. Nevada anchor Gross Coliseum, Fort Hays State University

  16. UCCS: America’s Premier Regional Comprehensive Research University UCCS: America’s premier comprehensive, regional research university

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