Project Engagement Process
Applied Research & Community Engagement
The Healy Center at Colorado State University Pueblo actively engages students and faculty in applied research projects that foster sustainable economic development across southeastern Colorado. The Center is committed to educational outreach that supports local business needs while providing students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
Assignment of student and faculty members to specific projects is based on skill alignment and availability. Students participating in upper-division management and business courses are trained to develop comprehensive project plans tailored to the needs of businesses and organizations. These plans are designed to drive strategic action, clarify both short- and long-term goals, enhance resource allocation, and identify key opportunities and challenges.
Project Engagement Process
Based on business needs, your designated faculty and student team will guide you through the following steps:
Initial Contact
Interested businesses and organizations must contact the Healy Center at least three weeks before the start of the academic term.
Project Scoping Meeting
You will meet with the Healy Center to define scope and needs. Afterward, a Request for Proposals (RFP) is drafted and provided to students.
Project Development
Students work through the semester and meet with your team three times for 50-minute sessions to share updates and gather information.
Final Presentation
Students present the completed project plan. These meetings are non-binding, and organizations may implement the plan at their discretion.
Depending on the specific needs of your organization, a designated point of contact will coordinate a project engagement meeting and outline timelines to guide the collaboration. Below is an example of a typical project meeting schedule.
Courses, Faculty, and Contact Information
Project Management • Operations Management
Terms: Fall, Spring
Professor: Dr. Yaneth Correa-Martinez
yaneth.correa@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2579
Quality Control & Improvement • Process and Analysis
Professor: Dr. Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia
l.bedoyavalencia@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2788
Entrepreneurship • Business Plan • Consulting • Strategic Analysis
Professor: Dr. Michael Wakefield
michael.wakefield@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2933
Data Analytics • Forecasting • GIS
Professor: Dr. Justin Holman
justin.holman@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2684
Marketing Strategies • Marketing Plans • Digital & Traditional Marketing
Professor: Dr. Hester Spies
hester.spies@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2165
Cybersecurity • Business Continuity • Incident Response • IT Management
Professor: Mark Gonzales
mark.gonzales@csupueblo.edu
(719) 549-2607
