Research, Assessment, and advocacy lead Postion

Rooted in our investment in advocacy and culture change, Spectrum Center created a new graduate student intern position. This position is designed to be held by a student from the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education We are excited to welcome Des Velásquez to this role in September!

Throughout the 2021–2022 academic year, Spectrum Center staff developed a new mission- and values-driven programmatic model We also designed tools for program planning and implementation Lorant Peeler and Jesse Beal led this initiative

Programmatic models are intentionally designed structures used to guide selection, creation, implementation, and prioritization of programs, services, and initiatives of a given organization Within student affairs work, a programmatic model serves a curricular function Our programmatic model is rooted in student learning and development Our programs, services, and initiatives are designed to meet the needs of students, while also enabling students to meet learning outcomes set by our staff.

Each one of our programs must align with at least one of four programmatic pillars:

Enacting Justice, Equity, and Liberation Building and Celebrating Community Education, Transformation, and Capacity Building Wellness, Belonging, and Success

We will implement this programmatic model during the 2022–2023 academic year