"The work that we do at CSU doesn’t just impact us, it impacts our neighbors and partners, what they think of us, how their children (and their children) will view Colorado State University, and the impact this university has had and will continue to have on generations of people."
The CSU Board of Governors has approved an additional $640,000 in need-based financial aid for students who want to take summer classes in 2022.
Finish What You've Started allows students who have some college credits but no degree to restart their CSU educations.
During Taylor's 24 years on campus, she worked as an academic counselor in Athletics, in the Office of Admissions, in web communications, and as assistant vice president for enrollment communications.
CSU experienced increases in total applications, as well as the percentages of prospective racially-diverse and first-generation students.
The 2021 class of first-year students is the third-largest in Colorado State University history, helping overall enrollment begin to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After more than 23 years at CSU, Leslie Taylor has announced that she will retire from her current role as vice president for enrollment and access at the end of this year.
CSU admissions leaders say the bill, signed May 25, will create more opportunities for all students, especially those from low-income and underserved backgrounds.
First-generation students come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, but they share the experience of being the first in their families to navigate higher education.
The award empowers students who might not have thought that an Education Abroad experience was for them or that they could afford it.