Case Study: University of Colorado Colorado Springs achieves more effective, inclusive faculty hiring with SkillSurvey

Finding great candidates who will thrive in a diverse environment

SkillSurvey partnered with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) to help solve a critical hiring challenge: finding faculty who not only have strong scholarly credentials but also the interpersonal and teaching skills to support a highly diverse student body — including many minority, military‑affiliated, and first‑generation students. Traditional application materials and recommendation letters were often biased or insufficient for assessing the soft skills and collaborative abilities UCCS required, especially for remote hires.

SkillSurvey’s scientifically validated, job‑specific online reference surveys give hiring committees rapid, objective insight into candidates’ professionalism, teaching methods, adaptability, and teamwork. References typically respond within days, and SkillSurvey produces comprehensive comparison reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses across applicants, enabling UCCS to make faster, more confident hiring decisions and better identify faculty who will thrive long term in a diverse campus environment.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Kara Carragher

Business and HR Professional