Anchored in community
The CSU System is committed to being a good neighbor and is working toward the implementation of an Anchor Institution framework to prioritize the communities of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea, through its permanent location at the CSU Spur campus as part of the National Western Center.
At its core, the Anchor philosophy works to leverage institutional opportunities to support the communities surrounding a specific place. All three CSU Spur buildings — Vida, Terra, and Hydro — are now open. As a long-term neighbor to the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods, CSU Spur will continue to work within the Anchor Institution framework as a state institution.
Anchor Institution Mission Overview
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Intentional use of resources for long-term and place based community wellbeing.
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Recognition that institutions and community wellbeing are connected.
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Use of economic and local hiring power to enhance ownership and financial stability.
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Working toward measurable improvements in health and safety, community building, economic development, and education.
— Dubb, Steve, et al. The Anchor Dashboard. The Democracy Collaborative, 2013
CSU Spur ongoing work in the community
Health, safety, and the environment
Safe streets and campuses, healthy community residents, healthy environment
Dumb Friends League Veterinary Clinic
Annual Animal Care Clinic
Temple Grandin Equine-Assisted Services
BioBlitz
Sustainability Investments
YouthCAN
CSU Extension Environmental and Agricultural Services
Education
Educated youth and opportunities for lifelong learning
CSU Spur Scholarship
Colorado Tuition Assistance Grant and scholarship connections
College campus visits
College access events
AgConnect Pathway for Denver Public Schools
Water Sustainability Fellows
Youth Action Team
Little Shop of Physics
Community Building
Stable and effective local partners, financially secure households
Partnerships and sponsorships to community-based organizations and schools
Educational programming
Campus connections to support neighborhood research and development
Services and spaces for community partners
Neighborhood renovation projects
Economic Development
Equitable local and minority employment, thriving local and minority business community, housing affordability, vibrant arts and community development, sound community investment
Internship opportunities
Funding designated for public art
Local purchasing commitment
Construction hiring
Local hiring commitment
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2nd Saturday of every month: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (closed all other Saturdays)
Closed Sundays
Location
4777 National Western Dr.,
Denver, CO 80216
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JOCELYN HITTLE
Associate Vice Chancellor for CSU Spur & Special Projects, CSU System
Jocelyn Hittle is primarily focused on helping to create the CSU System’s new Spur campus at the National Western Center, and on supporting campus sustainability goals across CSU’s campuses. She sits on the Denver Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Council, on the Advisory Committee for the Coors Western Art Show, and is a technical advisor for the AASHE STARS program.
Prior to joining CSU, Jocelyn was the Associate Director of PlaceMatters, a national urban planning think tank, and worked for the Orton Family Foundation. She has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Jocelyn grew up in Colorado and spends her free time in the mountains or exploring Denver.
TONY FRANK
Chancellor, CSU System
Dr. Tony Frank is the Chancellor of the CSU System. He previously served for 11 years as the 14th president of CSU in Fort Collins. Dr. Frank earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. and residencies in pathology and toxicology at Purdue. Prior to his appointment as CSU’s president in 2008, he served as the University’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the Pathology Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was appointed to a dual role as Chancellor in 2015 and became full-time System chancellor in July 2019.
Dr. Frank serves on a number of state and national boards, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, and has been honored with state and national awards for his leadership in higher education.
Dr. Frank and his wife, Dr. Patti Helper, have three daughters.
We’ll see you Saturday!
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (April 13)! The theme is the Big Bloom.
Hope to see you there!