Turning Vision into Action
Mountain Lion Momentum is UCCS's framework for advancing the university's Vision of the Future. Grounded in the Three Imperatives, Mountain Lion Momentum connects institutional priorities, strategic initiatives, and the daily work of faculty, staff, and students into a shared approach for creating meaningful impact.
Through Mountain Lion Momentum, our campus community can see how individual and collective efforts contribute to student success, transformative research, community impact, and the long-term vitality of Southern Colorado.
Together, we are creating momentum that transforms lives, strengthens our region, and shapes the future of UCCS.
What is Mountain Lion Momentum?
Mountain Lion Momentum is not a new strategic plan, governance structure, or standalone initiative.
It is the framework that helps connect and align the important work already happening across the university.
Mountain Lion Momentum brings together institutional priorities such as:
- Vision of the Future
- Three Imperatives
- Success 2030 Strategic Plan
- UCCS Core Advantage
- Strategic Enrollment Plan
- Research and Innovation Initiatives
- Student Success Efforts
- Community and Economic Engagement
By creating shared understanding, visibility, and collaboration across these efforts, Mountain Lion Momentum helps the university move from planning to action and from action to measurable impact.
Foundations of Momentum
How Mountain Lion Momentum Works
How Mountain Lion Momentum Works
Connect: Help the campus understand how plans, priorities, and everyday work fit together.
Align: Strengthen connections between initiatives to reduce duplication and increase impact.
Celebrate: Recognize the people, programs, partnerships, and accomplishments that advance our institutional priorities.
Engage: Create opportunities for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to contribute ideas and solutions.
Amplify: Share stories, evidence, and outcomes that demonstrate progress and inspire continued action.
Guiding Principles
The work of Mountain Lion Momentum is guided by:
- Campus-wide participation
- Collaboration and inclusiveness
- Transparency and accountability
- Clarity before expansion
- Mission alignment
- Evidence-informed decision making
- Collective efficacy
- Sustainable and strategic growth
- Continuous improvement
- Long-term impact
Measuring Momentum
Mountain Lion Momentum is focused on visible, measurable progress.
We will track success through:
- Broad campus participation and engagement
- Increased awareness of institutional priorities
- Cross-campus collaboration and alignment
- Recognition of impactful work
- Progress toward strategic objectives
- Continuous feedback and improvement
- Advancement of outcomes connected to the Three Imperatives
Regular updates, stories, and impact reports will be shared with the campus community.
Join the Momentum
A Coordinating Body Within the Framework
The Mountain Lion Momentum Action Group supports implementation of the Mountain Lione Momentum by strengthening communication, alignment, engagement, and recognition across the university.
The Action Group does not create parallel governance structures or separate strategic plans. Instead, it helps connect institutional efforts, identify opportunities for collaboration, and elevate work that advances UCCS priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Build awareness of institutional priorities
- Promote cross-campus collaboration
- Elevate impactful programs and initiatives
- Strengthen communication and storytelling
- Identify barriers and opportunities
- Gather campus feedback
- Connect efforts to measurable outcomes
- Celebrate accomplishments and innovation