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These updates are provided by CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Undergraduate Research & Creative Engagement Community of Practice, which is hosted on SharePoint.

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The Academic & Creative Life of the CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Campus

We encourage you to connect with the expansive community of scholars and creatives who make CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ such a dynamic place for students to explore their interests and discover new paths.Ìý

Here we highlight recent headlines and upcoming opportunities to connect with the academic and creative community at seminars, meetings and other small gatherings. ÌýCheck out the headlines to see the high impact work happening in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ and consider attending an event to meet new people, encounter new ideas and find your place in the academic and creative life of the campus.

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COEUR 2.0

The Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR) summarizes best practices that support and sustain highly effective undergraduate research environments. In the twelve years since the original COEUR was published, it has been an extraordinary road map that has helped many establish undergraduate research offices, design new programs, communicate aspirations to and request commitment from leadership, and recognize the support needed to ensure that undergraduate students engage in one of the most impactful educational practices at their colleges and universities. Higher education continues to be shaped by a rapidly changing world, so it was time to refresh these characteristics of excellence.Ìý

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) hopes that this updated version, COEUR 2.0, not only captures the current framework for building successful and accessible undergraduate research programs but also provides a sustainable foundation that will yield increasing engagement from diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators that extends beyond this critical high-impact practice. While not all institutions and programs can aspire to fulfill all the characteristics, we invite you to examine them and read the personal stories of individuals, institutions, and students as a testament to what is possible when we aim for excellence.

11 Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research

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The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) represents an opportunity to enable student-centered education that makes the most of CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s global leadership in research and creative production. With well-documented benefits from persistence to postgraduate success, engagement in the research and creative life of the university can clarify career paths and prepare students for the future of work. Donations support empowering opportunities in all fields of study. .