Increasing the number of students entering CU requires both recruiting more applicants and keeping admitted students interested enough to matriculate. There are several strong programs currently operating to recruit students from Colorado high schools. These programs, administered by the Board of regents and the President, meet with students in their own schools to demonstrate the qualities which make CU a great university. Their goal is to attract more applicants, particularly those with excellent academic credentials. This includes a campus visit, with well-prepared sample college lectures, which visitors have found to be both impressive and persuasive.
Retention is highly dependent on student satisfaction in a number of areas.
Surveys have shown that large class sizes are a major source of dissatisfaction among students, and alternatives such as dorm-based academic programs are showing great promise. Also, mentoring programs are under consideration to provide greater personal contact between faculty and students. Back to RTD summary list .