University of Colorado Boulder 2014 A GUIDE FOR PARENTS 2 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 3 contents CU Guide 8 | Comprehensive advice and information for student success 8 | Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder! 10 | About the CU Office of Parent Relations 12 | Be Boulder. 14 | Being Bold and Being Boulder: A Faculty Call to Action 17 | Incredible Professors 21 | Groundbreaking Research 23 | Nationally Recognized Programs 24 | Campus Map 26 | Campus Map Key 28 | Motivated Students 30 | Why CU? Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) 32 | Why CU? Because a University Experience is So Much More... 33 | Top 10 in Food and Dining 34 | Men’s Cross Country Claims National Championship 36 | Brand New Facilities Resources 38 | Must-have knowledge to navigate your way 38 | Welcome to Boulder! 40 | Downtown Boulder Map 42 | Men’s Basketball Schedule 44 | Women’s Basketball Schedule 45 | Proud Supporters of CU Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 5 produced by in partnership with For more information, please contact University of Colorado Boulder Office of Parent Relations (303) 492-1380 http://parents.colorado.edu [email protected] About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student’s university with the most timely and relevant information available. 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If you and serving as ambassadors for the are already a member of the CU Boulder Family, welcome back to links to informational resources University. The Parent Council is open and frequently asked questions, campus. If you are the parent of a prospective student, we hope that to all members of the CUPA and is also calendars, tailored news features, free. More information on the CUPA you have an informative and productive visit, and that someday soon and parent event information. Parent Council can be found at parents. we have the opportunity to welcome you and your student to the CU • You will have a better colorado.edu/get-involved/cu-parents- Buff family! Of course, we’re a little biased, but we’re willing to bet understanding of how your association/council or by contacting that if your student chooses CU, you and your student will come to student will benefit from the the Office of Parent Relations. love CU for all that it has to offer, both in and out of the classroom. success of the CU Parent Fund. The fund is a Student Affairs Again, congratulations on your decision fundraising activity that provides to visit CU-Boulder. We are excited for At CU-Boulder, we are blessed with you because we know a tremendous There are many benefits associated vital support to a variety of outstanding leadership, a phenomenal variety of educational and developmental with CUPA membership: campus programs, all of which faculty, dedicated staff, exciting athletics, opportunities and experiences await and one of the most beautiful campus directly impact your student, both • We will mail to your student’s in and out of the classroom. your student. Hopefully, you will have settings and climates in the country. permanent address of the opportunity to learn about many of record our semi-annual • And finally, you will receive these opportunities during your visit. We are also thankful to have such a newsletter, CU Parent. the support of the Office of All your student has to do is reach out, strong partnership with our parents as Parent Relations. OPR stands find their passion, apply themselves, manifested in the CU Parents Association, • You will also receive the CU ready to answer your questions and enjoy some of the best years of otherwise known as CUPA. Simply Parent E-Connection about or refer you to the office or their lives. We invite you to be our stated, the mission of the CU Parents twice a month or as needed. person that can provide you the partner in supporting and furthering Association is to partner with the The E-Connection is an email answer or service you need. your student’s educational experience. University to promote student success. update that provides parents Your involvement can make these some As the parent of a CU-Boulder student, the latest on University policies, of the best years in your life as well. you are automatically eligible to become programs, and news. Looking for more involvement? CUPA a member of CUPA — there are no dues. • You will have access to the and the Office of Parent Relations have Sincerely, “Parent and Family” web pages, created the CUPA Parent Council George W. “Barney” Ballinger We hope that you decide to get which is composed of dedicated CUPA involved with the university and parents.colorado.edu, where Assistant Vice Chancellor and you can find items ranging from members who wish to have a higher Director of Parent Relations the Parents Association, but there level of involvement by volunteering is no requirement to do so. 8 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 9 CU GUIDE CU GUIDE Office of Parent Relations (OPR) The Office of Parent Relations is your About the CU Office on-campus partner. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, OPR works with CU Boulder parents to give them the tools to of Parent Relations help their students become successful. OPR fields phone calls, informs parents at Who We Are and What We Do orientation sessions, develops and sends print and electronic communications, plans events such as Family Weekend, Who We Are regional receptions and summer send The mission of the Office of Parent Relations at the University of Colorado Boulder offs, networks with campus departments is to partner with parents in order to support and enhance the educational and leadership, provides administrative experience of their CU student. As your on-campus partner, the Office of Parent oversight for the CU Parents Association Relations serves as the parent portal to campus information and resources on (CUPA) and The Parent Council, and issues, questions, and concerns regarding the university and your student. helps parents and family members understand and relate better to their George “Barney” Ballinger Joyce Kinde student. Reach out to OPR at Assistant Vice Chancellor and Assistant Director of Parent Relations [email protected] or (303) 492-1380. Director of Parent Relations [email protected] [email protected] (303) 492-2283 CU Parents Association (CUPA) (303) 492-1098 The CU Parents Association was founded to help parents stay involved with Bio: Bio: their students and develop their own • BS in History from US • BS in Environmental Planning connection to the university. When parents Air Force Academy and Management and family members take advantage of • Master’s in Military • 24 years as a community the free CUPA membership, they enjoy History, Ohio State and education volunteer a number of benefits and can be part of • 27 years in the US Air Force, • 5 years as career center adviser some great programs. The CUPA Parent RET rank of colonel at the high school level Council is an active group of parent • 3 years as Air Force ROTC • 6 years as Assistant Director volunteers who meet on campus two to commander at CU-Boulder of the Office of Parent three times during the academic year to Relations at CU-Boulder • 9 years as Director of the Office represent the “parent voice” on important of Parent Relations at CU-Boulder • 4 children, all college graduates, issues, interact with key administrators, parent of CU-Boulder alumnus • 2 children, both college and focus on CUPA programs. graduates, 1 CU-Boulder alumnus • Values: achiever, include, context, positivity, maximizer • Values: harmony, context, The Parent Fund consistency, discipline, empathy The Parent Fund is one of many meaningful ways for parents to be involved in their student’s education. What We Do Now part of the University, the Parent Students want to know they have the support of their parents as they navigate college Fund enables the Division of Student life and strive to excel in a competitive arena. Parents are the support system that Affairs to enhance important programs remains consistent when students transition beyond high school. Research has shown and initiatives that directly impact all that the more parents are involved, the more likely their student will succeed in college. students on campus from move-in Our mission is to partner through graduation. The deep interest Parent involvement at CU-Boulder is highly encouraged. The Parent Program and generous support of parents have with parents in order to is comprised of three organizations — the Office of Parent Relations, made a significant difference in helping support and enhance the CU Parents Association, and the Parent Fund — all working to help CU enhance the out-of-classroom parents stay involved. The following should help you understand the experience of our students. the educational experience three and have a better understanding how the university strives to serve the CU-Boulder family of students, parents, and family members.