Strategic Enrollment & Student Success

Monique is an enrollment and student success strategist who brings 30 years of strong and varied experience attracting and supporting diverse student populations. Additionally, she brings a student-centered and equity-advancing approach to recruiting, retaining, and graduating diverse student and learner populations. In this new role, Monique will collaborate with members of the CU Denver community to imagine, develop, and drive the optimal student experience from pre-enrollment through graduation.
- Chancellor Michelle Marks

PhD, Organizational Communication, Texas A&M University

MS, Management Information Systems, Texas A&M University

BBA, Business Analysis, Texas A&M University

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

In the Office of Academic Achievement, we are committed to the creation of high-quality learning experiences in and out of the classroom. From orientation through graduation our programs and services help students establish a sense of belonging, participate in high-impact experiential learning, and achieve their academic goals, setting them up for success at CU Denver and beyond.

PhD, Anthropology, Syracuse University

MA, Anthropology, Syracuse University

BA, Anthropology, University of Michigan

Faculty Experience

Professor of Anthropology/Archaeology
Learned first-hand how educational experiences changed students’ lives

Together we have an opportunity to make a brighter tomorrow by impacting lives one at a time. The Access & Strategic Enrollment unit works with students throughout middle and high school, as well as with transfer and adult students to make the process of navigating higher education as simple as possible and making a CU Denver education accessible. Our teams are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and to helping students find their right-fit institution. We are passionate about supporting students by acknowledging and respecting each student’s unique story and goals.

EdD, Leadership for Educational Equity, University of Colorado Denver, Candidate 2022

MA, Business Communications, Jones International University

BA, Intercultural Communications, William Paterson University

Associations
National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Collegiate Information and Visitors Services (CIVSA), Colorado Council on High School and College Relations (CCHS/CR), 
CU Denver Doctoral Students of Color (DSoC) – Chair of Membership Development

The Auraria Library is located in downtown Denver, and serves the students, faculty, and staff of three leading urban institutions: University of Colorado Denver; Metropolitan State University of Denver; and Community College of Denver. We strive to create a welcoming environment that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion and nurtures creativity and learning. We are deeply committed to ensuring equitable access to knowledge and information from diverse perspectives for everyone as we build a shared vision that challenges existing notions of the library and sparks discovery and curiosity about the world around us.

MLIS, Library and Information Science, University of California, Los Angeles

Associations

Member of American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries

As the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student and Community Engagement, I initiate, implement, and oversee innovative approaches and programming that positively influence the student life cycle. The purpose of these efforts is to collaborate with departments and divisions across the University to improve student retention and directly support CU Denver’s commitment to creating an ideal student experience.

EdD, Executive Leadership and Equity, University of Colorado Denver, Candidate 2021

Masters in Political Science, University of Colorado Denver

BS, Hospitality and Contract Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Dissertation Topic

Identifying the Outcomes and Impacts a Leadership Practice Has on an Organizational Structure, Culture and Professional Capital

The Student Enrollment Operations and Compliance areas are Centered on Every Student. We are dedicated to providing a streamlined student experience that is exceptional in service, provides access, and removes barriers so that students can focus on their academics and their other responsibilities. I was a first-generation college student and my experience was transformational. Providing an exceptional experience for our students that affords them a similar opportunity for life transformation, is why I love leading this team and doing what we do.

MA, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BS, Accounting, Pennsylvania State University

CU Denver | Anschutz Registrar

Associations

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)