This month’s newsletter includes updates on recruitment selection and onboarding, a potential change to the Cigna network, and tips for student loans.

One of the strategic objectives for the Human Resources team is to improve our people processes to reflect our commitment to being an antiracist institution and center the employee experience in our process design. With this in mind, we have updated our Talent Acquisition processes to reflect evidence-based strategies for creating more equitable search practices and enhanced support for individuals involved in a search. Please see the process map below to get a sense of some of the changes to search practices.

While the Cigna-Optum contract terminated September 12, the two parties have agreed to continue negotiations until September 29.  Optum providers will remain in-network until at least September 29.  We will update you as soon as we know the outcome of those extended negotiations.

Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan may significantly decrease monthly payments.  It is a revamped income-driven repayment program that calculates payment amounts based on income and family size. 
 
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is a federal program designed to reduce student loan debt for people who work in public service. 

Do you know someone who has a passion for helping others? An Assistant Director of Student Employment position within the Financial Aid Office is open at Colorado College. This person manages the success of the CC student employment program and serves as a compliance officer, human resources manager, and IT support for student employment program stakeholders encompassing roughly 1000 student employees, 150 timesheet approvers and supervisors, and 200 student positions. See this posting and more on the CC Careers website and please share with anyone who might be interested. 

Congratulations to the photographer of the winning photo contest submission, Ulyana Peña! 

This photo submission highlights the EV 212: Energy: Environmental Thermodynamics and Energetics class on a field trip to the National Renewable Energy Lab’s Flatirons Campus, to learn about wind and wind turbines as a means for renewable energy. 

Thank you to all our photo contest participants for your engagement! 

Visit the HR Updates page to check out past editions of the People Connections newsletter, along with recent updates from HR.