Student Associate Program

Students develop a skill that can be applied to nearly any industry: the ability to get people to connect and problem solve.

Opportunity to Lead

The CPD is always seeking new students who are committed to improving how our community addresses tough problems and interested in public policy issues, especially from a local perspective. These students must be comfortable speaking in front of groups and working with diverse audiences. We also look for self-starters who can work independently because the assignments our associates complete for the CPD will require work outside of class and good management of their practicum hours to complete the course. Since the CPD serves as an impartial resource, students must also feel comfortable serving a neutral role and allowing participants to own the process.

If you know a student who might want to learn these skills, encourage them to enroll in SPCM407: Facilitation and Collaborative Problem Solving or connect them with us at cpd@colostate.edu