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Adams State reports surge in Valley enrollment, outlines campus projects and workforce partnerships
Summary
Adams State University officials told the Alamosa City Council that Valley student enrollment has grown 73% since 2022, the university is pursuing construction and energy projects and expanding partnerships with local health and business organizations to recruit and retain students and workers.
Adams State University President David Tandberg updated the Alamosa City Council on enrollment gains, new staff and partnerships the university says will strengthen ties with the San Luis Valley.
Tandberg said Valley student enrollment at Adams State has increased 73% since 2022 and the university currently is recording a record share of students from the Valley. He said the university’s “Valley-first” outreach includes direct-admissions letters to every valley graduating senior and tuition-support programs (the “Adams Promise”) for families with incomes at or below $70,000 that reduce or eliminate tuition and fees for eligible students.
Tandberg introduced Jacob Brissler, the universityvice president for advancement, and outlined campus projects under way or planned: a state-funded facilities building; an IT building expansion and remodel; and an energy performance contracting project intended to lower operating costs and conserve resources.
He described partnerships intended to place more local students into nursing and other critical local jobs, and cited a collaboration with Valley SOV Health to place nursing students into local positions. Tandberg said the university has boosted applications by about 60% year over year and that translating applications into enrollments remains a focus.
Council members praised the universitynoting benefits from cultural programming, athletics and community events that bring residents to campus. Councilors also thanked Tandberg and Brissler for outreach during Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month and for other community collaborations.
The presentation emphasized enrollment, workforce pathways (nursing and SBDC small-business supports), campus improvements and community engagement as priorities.
Ending: Tandberg said Adams State will continue recruitment and partnership efforts, and councilors encouraged ongoing collaboration between the university and city.
