Academic Transformation
At the University of Denver, academic transformation reflects our shared commitment to reimagining the academic experience in ways that strengthen student success, enhance faculty impact, and prepare our community for a rapidly changing world. Through evidence-based decision making, collaborative engagement, and a focus on holistic learning, DU is shaping academic structures and practices that ensure our long-term excellence, innovation, and alignment with our mission as a private institution dedicated to the public good.
To learn more about how we are advancing this work across our three Academic Affairs goals, visit the Academic Affairs committee update pages below.
Academic Affairs Goals Committees
Enrollment & Retention
This committee serves Academic Affairs goal one by advancing DU’s student success priorities through strengthening recruitment, belonging, retention, and degree progress strategies across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Career Outcomes and AI
This committee serves Academic Affairs goal two by enhancing how DU helps students develop career readiness by expanding academic and cocurricular pathways that equip students to thrive in an AI-enabled professional landscape. DU is strengthening industry partnerships that connect students with real-world opportunities and evolving workforce needs.
Academic Excellence
This committee serves Academic Affairs goal three by advancing academic quality and scholarly distinction at DU through supporting faculty excellence, promoting high-impact educational practices, and elevating academic standards across programs.