Strategic Goals | Increase capacity in three emphasis areas: 1) eco-hydrology/environment 2) the water and food nexus 3) the water and energy nexus Incorporate climate, socio-economic/governance elements into each emphasis area | Support leading edge basic and applied research of societal relevance* | Increase visibility of Sustainable Water Interdisciplinary Minor (SWIM), especially with departments who do not typically include water in their curriculum | Support the CSU Water Resources Center at National Western** |
| Develop proposals for external funding that strengthen partnerships among faculty and partners | Increase the number of undergraduate students pursuing water-related degrees | Serve as the entry point for water research, education and engagement activities at CSU |
Objectives | Build capacity in three emphasis areas through strategic cluster hires (4-5 faculty/area) | Fund 5-8 seed grants/year that are focused on high priority, interdisciplinary water topics with the expectation of increased collaboration, publications and leveraged resources* | Expand SWIM enrollment to 100+ students | Develop programs and coordinate synergistic activities for the CSU Water Resources Center at National Western** |
Fund faculty to work in key emphasis areas, assemble work groups, and plan an annual symposium | 10X multiplier from external sources on Provost's investment through interdisciplinary teams acquiring grants and contracts | Expand Interdisciplinary Water Resources Seminar (GRAD 592) enrollment | Maintain communication outlets: Water Center website, CSU Water Experts website, social media, The Current e-news, and the Colorado Water newsletter |
Foster collaboration between Cluster Hires and faculty through external grants and contracts | | Assist with developing undergraduate courses that complement water-related majors and address emerging topics | Host annual symposium, seminars, and outreach events |
| | Maintain Colorado Water Knowledge website | Host 1-2 visiting scholars per year |
Key Resource Needs | Support water cluster hires | Interdisciplinary Grant Writer/Coordinator | Enhance SWIM | Host annual water symposium |
Development Officer | Increase capacity in international water* | Develop undergraduate curriculum | Expand Water Center communications/visibility |
| | Develop graduate level degree programs, online certificate, and new courses | Host events with internal/external partners |
| | Develop content for and/or instruct CSU Water MOOCs | |