Common Curriculum

The Common Curriculum is a learning outcomes framework integrated into students’ educational experiences at CU designed to teach students key skills—communication, information literacy, critical thinking—and core habits of mind focused on reflection, engagement, and discovery. Additionally, the CU common curriculum is intended to promote sustainable futures—fostering individual well-being, social equity, long-term economic vitality, and the health of the natural environment—and to ensure graduates can apply sustainable practices. The Common Curriculum will be implemented in fall 2027 for all new students, including first-year and transfer students.

This site will keep the CU �Ǹ�Թ� community up to date on the progress of the discussion, design and implementation of the Common Curriculum. For questions or feedback, please contact us at commoncurriculum@colorado.edu.

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Sustainable Futures: Self, Society, World

Learning Objective

At CU �Ǹ�Թ�, students will gain an understanding of the interdependence of individual, societal and environmental wellbeing and of the necessity for stewardship to advance balanced and equitable futures for all. Throughout their CU �Ǹ�Թ� education, students will cultivate skills and habits of mind that enable them to thrive as individuals and contribute to a thriving world.��

Learning Outcomes

Discern their role in advancing resilient communities and demonstrate the ability to act as stewards for sustainable futures. (addressed post 2027)
Explain different discipline-specific definitions of and approaches to sustainable practices. (addressed in at least one course required for the major)
Explain how sustainable solutions may be achieved through collaboration among different disciplines. (addressed post 2027)
Articulate how specific actions foster individual well-being, social equity, long-term economic vitality, and the health of the natural environment. (addressed post 2027)

Habits of Mind

Discovery

Preparing to Be a Lifelong Thinker and Problem-Solver

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Reflection

Preparing to Engage in Self-Understanding, Sustain Personal Well-Being, and Make Ethical Choices��

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Engagement

Preparing to Advance a Diverse Democracy

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Skills

Project Members

Executive Sponsor/Sponsors

Ann Stevens, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs��
Erika Randall, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education
(Design) Katherine Eggert, interim dean of arts & sciences, and former vice chancellor and senior vice provost for academic planning and assessment