Faculty Orientation Campus Life

Care Centered Offices and Programs

We value inclusive care and belonging for all as a foundation for teaching and scholarship that prepares students, faculty, staff, and community members for both local and global multicultural realities. The Care Offices span disability services, international affairs, religious diversity, first-generation, military, student access services.

Academic Freedom and Expression

Freedom of expression, as guaranteed under the First Amendment, and academic freedom, as defined by the Laws of the Regents, while distinctly separate concepts, are central to UCCS’ academic mission and underlie our community values of inclusivity and critical thinking. Our Regent Law 5.B.2(A) protects your "freedom to inquire, discover, access, publish, disseminate, and teach truth as the individual understands it, subject to no control or authority save the control and authority of the rational methods by which knowledge is established in the field."

UCCS Downtown

UCCS Downtown offers classroom, conference, and lounge space to host events, workshops, group work sessions, and more. You can make a reservation up to two months in advance with 27 free hours per week (such as using all three spaces for an entire 9-hour day, one space for 9 hours for three days in a row, etc).

Kevin W. O’Neil Cybersecurity Education and Research Center

The Cyber Education and Research Center hosts various events and programs to educate, inform, and drive cybersecurity collaboration and progress. There are shuttle runs from the Centennial East stop to the Cybersecurity Center off Nevada Avenue. As faculty, note that some students may be traveling to and from this campus between classes.

The Office of Sustainability

As a response to the global climate crisis, UCCS has committed to reducing the University's carbon footprint through innovative practices, collaborative partnerships, and strategic investments. The UCCS Office of Sustainability supports that vision and mission to establish the university as a recognized leader in sustainability and climate action in campus operations, campus culture, curriculum and co-curricular education, student recruitment and retention and success, and in the greater community.

They host frequent events, farmer's markets, and action committees to involve yourself with campus service.

Alumni Engagement

The Alumni and Donor Engagement team serves to foster relationships with our community of alumni, donors, and friends by providing opportunities for engagement, delivering excellent benefits, pursuing impactful stewardship activities, and connecting constituents with meaningful volunteer, experiential, and philanthropic endeavors.

Development

University development professionals support fundraising on behalf of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Our donors are fueling success today and for generations to come. Private philanthropy allows UCCS to expand its excellence and impact by supporting the scholarships, buildings, centers, and programs that make UCCS an exciting place to learn, teach, research, and work.

UCCS Brand Guidelines and Downloads

Download the logo, letterhead, presentation templates, or submit artwork requests with the Brand Standards office. You can also use the UCCS Photo Database for high-quality downloadable photography for university-related projects.

The official UCCS colors are black and gold. Together, these colors are the foundation for all marketing materials.

Campus Apparel

You can shop for UCCS apparel, gifts, and school supplies online or in the University Center. The Campus Store is often used for event swag or giveaways for student engagement with stickers and water bottles as fan favorites.