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LinkedIn Learning Helpful Updates

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:55:09 +0000

LinkedIn Learning Helpful Updates Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:55

LinkedIn Learning Helpful Updates

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Digital Accessibility Office Updates

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:53:27 +0000

Digital Accessibility Office Updates Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:53

The Digital Accessibility Office has created a new asynchronous SkillSoft course for anyone responsible for creating or managing digital communications for the University. This training is available system-wide. To begin the course, please visit Accessibility Fundamentals for Digital Communicators.
We want to inform campus that we will transition to a new platform for our Accessibility Minute Newsletter. For those interested in subscribing to the newsletter, please use the new Accessibility Minute Newsletter subscription form. Should you have any questions regarding this transition, please do not hesitate to contact us at DigitalAccessibility@Colorado.EDU.

The Digital Accessibility Office has created a new asynchronous SkillSoft course for anyone responsible for creating or managing digital communications for the University.

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$5 daily staff and faculty parking promotion by Parking & Transportation Services

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:52:07 +0000

$5 daily staff and faculty parking promotion by Parking & Transportation Services Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:52

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.

Intended for faculty and staff who only need occasional parking on campus, the program allows users to purchase spaces in various available lots in advance for a discounted rate of $5 per day. Purchases can be completed via the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Parking Services portal. Additionally, step-by-step instructions are available on the Parking and Transportation Options page.

A few important things to remember:

You must be logged into the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Parking Services portal to purchase your day permit. It will not work on the ParkMobile app or the CU-specific ParkMobile website used in previous semesters.
This rate applies to specific lots and is dependent on space availability. If possible, always check the parking portal for availability prior to parking in a specific lot.
Permits are available for purchase to accounts in good standing, meaning accounts with a $0 balance due. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact Parking Services directly to request an exemption.

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, and if this benefit has helped you, share that feedback with PTS. Positive feedback is always appreciated and is shared in discussions on continuing this program for future semesters.

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.

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Transportation Winter Highlights

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:48:39 +0000

Transportation Winter Highlights Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:48

RTD January Updates

RTD is bringing up new changes this year. Read our highlights below or get the detailed summary on the RTD website.

The AB2 line will add service on Canyon and 28th in addition to Broadway.
The NB1 and NB2 lines to Nederland and Eldora will have minor time changes with better connections at Downtown Boulder Station.
The FF5 line to Anschutz will have new afternoon eastbound trips from Downtown Boulder Station to Anschutz Medical Center.

Winter Bike to Work Day

Brave the cold and take a breath of fresh air during our Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 14! Nothing says "I love my bike," like riding on Valentine's Day. Bundle up and stop by stations throughout the Denver region to get coffee, water, breakfast, and snacks. Pledge to ride at the Bike to Work Day website for the chance to win cool and cozy prizes, including Netflix and Spotify subscriptions.

Diagonal Highway - CO 119 Updates

To access updates about construction on the Diagonal Highway, enter your email in the COTrip website, click "Northeast Colorado," select "CO 119 Safety & Mobility Improvements," then submit.

Keep your hands free when driving, it’s the law

Since Jan. 1, 2025, the Hands-Free Law has been in effect. While driving, make sure to switch to hands-free accessories, such as car speaker systems, dashboard or phone mounts and apps such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Subscribe to the Be Mobile Newsletter

Found these tips helpful? Join the Be Mobile Newsletter email list to read about similar topics that may benefit your commute, including new services, community events, safety upgrades, construction impacts and more.

RTD is bringing up new changes this year. Read our highlights below or get the detailed summary on the RTD website.

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Rec membership options for Staff

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:45:35 +0000

Rec membership options for Staff Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:45

Faculty or staff employed on the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership at the Rec Center.

Trial Membership

Trial memberships give you access to the Main Rec Center and Williams Village Rec Center. The following is also included in your trial membership:

Day-use lockers and changing facilities.
Group fitness classes (no Be Fit Pass required).
Wellness services.

Available to faculty and staff only. Membership is non-transferable and there’s a purchase limit of one.

Sunrise Membership

Sunrise membership provides access to both Rec Centers from 6 AM to 12 PM Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunrise is only available to faculty and staff — spouses, partners or dependents are not eligible for this membership.

Locker and family membership options are also available — learn more about membership rates, and email Kyle.Ginley@colorado.edu with any questions.

Faculty or staff employed on the ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership at the Rec Center.

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HR Blueprint Project

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:24:30 +0000

HR Blueprint Project Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 13:24

HR Blueprint Project

The HR Blueprint Project has been a team effort encompassing over 70 HR leaders and practitioners participating in working groups and/or our HR Blueprint Leadership team. Beyond the initiatives, the project has had hundreds of HR practitioners provide feedback through the HR Practitioner Experience Survey, the Focus Groups, and the Culture Plan Feedback Sessions. The HR Blueprint has mapped close to 100 processes and continues to surge forward with strategies for a stronger HR community with the culture plan; more developments are forthcoming in the spring. Please reference this infographic for more information.

The HR Blueprint Project has been a team effort encompassing over 70 HR leaders and practitioners participating in working groups and/or our HR Blueprint Leadership team.

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Human Resources Updates

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:20:53 +0000

Human Resources Updates Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 13:20

Bright Horizons

Bright Horizons offers backup child, adult, and elder care—in addition to tutoring services for permanent faculty, staff, and graduate students on an active appointment. Employees have 10 uses per calendar year to utilize. Watch the video on ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Bright Horizons Benefits and learn more about resources, prices, and how the program works.

HR Blueprint Project

Performance Management, Coaching

For university staff, we recommend you conduct at least one coaching session. University Staff Performance Management Coaching Guidance.
Performance plans are not static; they are meant to be modified throughout the year
The Campus Core Competencies are a fantastic way to measure the values and behaviors imperative for success–be clear and specific about the behaviors and communication styles that are expected. University Staff Core Competencies and Classified Staff Core Competencies
Coaching should be done regularly. Sessions can be informal and orchestrated throughout the performance year Coaching Tips Template
Guide the conversation with your employee using a Stay Interview. Stay Interview Template
Be sure to update the goals in the performance plan to ensure they are still SMART! SMART Goals Template

For those who utilize Cornerstone, the coaching tasks are LIVE! For Cornerstone Coaching user guides, please visit the Cornerstone Knowledgebase. Performance Management resources including Cornerstone support sessions and login steps are provided at ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� Performance.

January Compensation

This January eligible university staff will receive a 4% pay increase meeting or exceeding performance expectations (3 or higher on performance reviews) reflected in their January paycheck.

Contact HRSC@colorado.edu for questions or issues regarding staff increases.
Similar to last year, email notifications to eligible employees will be sent by HR before the end of January.

Bright Horizons, HR Blueprint Project, Performance Management, Coaching, January Compensation

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Do you use the Alertus mobile safety app? Here’s an important update.

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:07:53 +0000

Do you use the Alertus mobile safety app? Here’s an important update. Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 12:07

If you are an existing user of the Alertus mobile safety app, you should know that as of Friday, December 20, 2024, the app will be discontinued and replaced with a new safety app called AlertAware Mobile.

Some ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� faculty and staff members may have used the app as a supplemental notification for CU Alerts and to communicate with building managers.

If you’re an existing Rave Guardian mobile safety app user, these changes do not impact you.

Here are 5 reasons to download the Rave Guardian mobile safety app, which also provides an additional way to receive CU Alerts.

If you wish to continue to use the Alertus app, you will need to download the new AlertAware Mobile app. Download the iOS version or the Android version.

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Apply for a diversity, equity and inclusion Impact Grant

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:03:02 +0000

Apply for a diversity, equity and inclusion Impact Grant Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 12:03

The deadline to submit proposals for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grants is fast approaching. ��Ҵ�ý�ƽ�� faculty and staff interested in submitting proposals for 2025–26 academic year funding should do so by Feb. 14.

This grant program is sponsored by the Office of Leadership Support and Programming. More information and resources to support the development of seed grant proposals are available on the Impact Grant SharePoint site. Inquiries may be sent to the Program and Assessment Manager Alison Hanson at alison.hanson@colorado.edu.

The deadline to submit a proposal for 2025-26 funding is February 14, 2025.

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Staff Appreciation Recap

Katherine Lenkart — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:53:34 +0000

Staff Appreciation Recap Katherine Lenkart Mon, 01/27/2025 - 11:53

It was wonderful to see so many of you in person at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast in December. What a lovely way to wrap up the Fall Semester! The event saw its largest attendance in several years with close to 1200 staff enjoying breakfast and community. Special thanks to campus leadership for volunteering and UMC catering for a wonderful spread. Additional thanks to all those who contributed donations for the food drive. The breakfast remains one of Staff Council’s most successful offerings and it is a highlight of our year. We look forward to seeing you at our next event and encourage you to explore the many ways to engage with Staff Council throughout the year by checking our event calendar.

It was wonderful to see so many of you in person at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast in December.

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