Student Affairs Staff Engagement
Between engagement programs, events and more, there are many ways for staff to get involved and connect with colleagues in the Division of Student Affairs. Engagement events and programs are open to all Student Affairs staff.
Engagement Philosophy Statement
- The Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing an excellent staff experience through positive staff engagement. Members of the division are encouraged and empowered to create and maintain a deep connection to their work, their colleagues and the Buff community by participating in shared opportunities for personal, professional and organizational growth. Through staff engagement we create a heightened sense of support, purpose and belonging.
- All levels of the division are responsible for staff engagement.
Staff Programs
This training provides new Student Affairs employees with useful information about the division and resources for staff. There will be opportunities to ask questions and connect with other new staff members. New staff are strongly encouraged to attend a New Employee Orientation session within their first six months in the Division of Student Affairs.
The Student Affairs Mentorship Program provides career and professional development opportunities for staff, whether they serve as a mentor or a mentee. Both roles will help staff develop skills they need to progress in the next steps of their career.
The SA Leadership Development Program is a career opportunity to division leaders and aspiring leaders interested in building a leadership foundation to lead self, others and an organization. Participants will be actively engaged through discussions and presentations.
Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey | 2023
In April 2023, Student Affairs staff had the opportunity to share feedback about their work environments in the 2023 Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey. This survey was administered to all university faculty and staff to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement related to faculty/staff experiences working at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ. The survey asked staff to respond to questions related to the following topics:
- Engagement
- Affinity
- Career growth
- Compliance
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Faith in the institution
- Key communications
- Pay & Benefits
- Quality
- Retention
- Supervisor/Chair
- Teamwork
- Wellness/Burnout
Division of Student Affairs Survey Results
- Response rate: Goal 70%; Actual 74% (630 respondents)
- Overall Score (Average score of all survey items) 4.34
- Engagement Score (Average score of Engagement Category items) 4.62
- Download the full survey results report here
Next Steps
Over the fall 2023 semester, the Student Affairs Engagement Champions will review and share survey data with division and department leaders, set priorities and engage in action planning at the division and department levels.
Engagement Champions
Meagan Combs, Staff Engagement Program Director and Crystal Cyr, Director of Planning, Assessment and Data Analytics are serving as engagement champions for the Division of Student Affairs. The engagement champions are responsible for:
- Sharing expertise on your unit’s survey results 
- Facilitating team activities on survey results  
- Driving action planning for your unit 
- Sustaining focused attention on survey results 
Stay tuned for regular staff engagement updates from the engagement champions in the SA Insider, and please email saengagement@colorado.edu if you have any questions or feedback in the meantime.  
Looking for ways to connect?
SA Staff Connect
The SA Staff Connect Teams channel is a place for all Student Affairs staff to build community and stay connected. This is a dedicated space to share articles, organize meet-ups, learn about events and opportunities, connect over shared interests and more. Learn more about SA Staff Connect.
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