University Perspective Program

Since 1987, the University Perspective program has developed and deepened the leadership capacity of staff on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Participants gain firsthand knowledge of the university through meetings with senior leaders on the Boulder campus and each of the other three campuses in the CU System and the CU System Office. The program is sponsored by Organizational and Employee Development (OED) in the Department of Human Resources. Applications are being accepted for the 2024-25 program.

  Program Objectives

The purpose of the University Perspectives program is to provide an in-depth engagement program for campus staff from all levels of the organization by:

  • Providing small group conversations with campus leaders that deepen the participant’s knowledge of university operations, and enhance their perspective on the impact of their own work on the mission of the University of Colorado.
  • Increasing awareness of and fostering a deep appreciation for the unique role each campus in the CU System has in meeting the higher education needs of the state of Colorado.
  • Providing insight into the University's unique and important relationships, including the City of Boulder, the Board of Regents, and the State Legislature.
  • Engaging staff in discussions with successful leaders who share personal experiences and advice that contribute to professional growth in leadership, management, and career success.
  • Providing a cross-campus network of professional peers.

  Program Information

Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2024 through May 2025. 

Format: We anticipate an in person program with seldom virtual meetings. Events are scheduled based on the leadership preference and availability and are subject to change. Meetings will not be recorded.

  2024-25 Program Schedule

The University Perspective program is a robust yearlong experience. You can plan on spending 4-8 hours per month participating in program activities and meetings from September through May 

CU Boulder Sessions

  • Fall Kick Off

  • Chancellor

  • Campus Architect & Tour

  • Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

  • Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer

  • Vice Chancellor for Research

  • Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

  • Vice Chancellor for Advancement

  • City of Boulder Manager

  • Diversity and Inclusion Summit

  • Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • Senior Associate Athletics Director

  • CUSG Student Leaders

  • CU Boulder Campus Budget Model

CU System Office and Other Campuses

  • CU System Offices

  • CU Regents

  • Anschutz Medical Center

  • University of Colorado Denver

  • University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

  Eligibility and How to Apply

How to Apply 

Completed applications must be received by Human Resources by Sunday, June 23rd at 11:45p.m. The is a Microsoft form. No additional letters or documentation besides the application will be required or accepted.

Applications will be reviewed and final selections made by the applicant’s Division leadership. The University Perspective program manager will notify applicants of their status in mid-August, prior to the start of the fall semester.

What We Require 

  • Be a staff member at CU Boulder  

  • Have support of immediate Supervisor to participate in the program 

  • Be able to fully participate in all program sessions (estimated to be a time commitment of 4 to 8 hours per month from September 2024 through May 2025) 

What We Would Like You to Have 

Ideal candidates for this program possess one or more of these characteristics: 

  • Current and emerging leaders who are advancing in their career  

  • Mid-level managers who have come to the university from outside higher education

  • Experienced professionals prepared to learn about and appreciate how the university functions as a complex organization, and how their role relates and contributes to the organization 

  Program Manager

Kristen Wanderlich

Senior Training and Development Specialist

University Perspective Program Manager

Department of Human Resources at CU Boulder

kristen.wanderlich@colorado.edu

  Cost

There is no cost to participants for participating in the University Perspective program.


Application Deadline: June 23rd, 2024, 11:45pm