Such investments in interdisciplinary work and pedagogy have led to many accomplishments of which the campus is justifiably proud. However, these strengths also have presented challenges that place stresses on the campus's infrastructure, budgets, and human resources. Throughout this chapter, these accomplishments and challenges will be examined in a discussion derived primarily from the self-studies prepared by each college and school. More details can be found in those reports, which are available in the Resource Room and on the Web at University of Colorado Unit Self-Studies . Additional resources for this discussion include planning documents, assessment reports, and reports from program reviews.
Continuous assessment is an integral part of a successful academic enterprise.
The PRP, an important planning tool, is discussed in further detail in Chapter VI . Joint Degree Programs Help Integrate Learning Joint degree programs developed by the College of Arts and Sciences add to the campus's emphasis on interdisciplinary, integrative learning.