Leadership At UCCS
Led by Chancellor Venkat Reddy, the UCCS leadership team is committed to a goal of changing families and communities forever through access. A 25-year member of the UCCS faculty, Reddy prioritizes academic excellence, while advancing the UCCS Mission, Vision and Core Values.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
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The UCCS MissionOur Mission
The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research university with selective admission standards. The Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree programs, and a selected number of master's and doctoral degree programs.
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The UCCS VisionOur Vision
UCCS, a premier comprehensive undergraduate and specialized graduate research university, provides students with academically rigorous and life- enriching experiences in a vibrant university community. We advance knowledge, integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery, and broaden access to higher education for the benefit of southern Colorado, the state, nation and world.
OUR CORE VALUES
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Student FocusUCCS Values: Student Focus
We value students and never forget that students are our reason for being. We consider students and student outcomes in all the decisions we make. We provide a supportive environment in order to create lasting and significant educational experiences for every student.
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IntegrationUCCS Values: Integration
We value integration of teaching with research and creative work. Scholarship enriches teaching and teaching enriches scholarship. We see these activities as interdependent, allowing for synergies that benefit students, faculty and all members of the university community.
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InnovationUCCS Values: Innovation
We value innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are creative problem solvers in the classroom, in our research and in our campus operations. We are catalysts for economic, social and cultural changes in our communities. We provide opportunities for our community members to develop the skills of innovation and creative expression.
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CollaborationUCCS Values: Collaboration
We value collaboration and teamwork as absolutely necessary for success in today’s world. We model collaboration in our research, teaching, and campus operations. We actively seek opportunities to collaborate, build partnerships and engage with external organizations.
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Inclusive DiversityUCCS Values: Inclusive Diversity
We value inclusive diversity as a foundation for teaching and scholarship that prepares students, faculty, staff and community members for both local and global multicultural realities. We provide an open, safe and supportive campus environment based on mutual respect, engagement and learning for everyone including those from the full spectrum of backgrounds, social identities, abilities, cultures, perspectives and university roles.
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Dynamic Responsible GrowthUCCS Values: Dynamic Responsible Growth
We value dynamic growth while continuing to be financially responsible, academically sound and environmentally sustainable. We meet the future with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to retaining a close, interconnected campus community.
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IntegrityUCCS Values: Integrity
We value integrity and expect ethical behavior from each member of the campus community in all interactions. We build an environment where we treat each other with respect and appreciate each other’s contributions.