Small Things, Big Tiger Pride Image provided by Debi O’Connor Sometimes, it’s the little things that help build a great place to work. This year, a donor-supported employee appreciation fund is supporting simple, low-cost ways to spread joy, show our Tiger pride, and build community across campus. Looking for a low-key way to connect with …
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Lead at CC: Applications Open for The Supervisor Experience
Build Your Skills as a CC Supervisor with Lead at CC As a supervisor, your leadership plays an important role in shaping employee engagement, performance, and the overall workplace experience. Lead at CC, Colorado College’s in-house leadership development program, offers opportunities to build practical leadership skills through self-paced and live learning experiences. The Supervisor Experience …
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People Matters at CC: Summer Update (August 2026)
Policy Pulse Holiday and Campus Break Pay Policy Keeping our policies clear, consistent, and up to date is an important part of supporting our employees. Cabinet recently approved updates to our Holiday and Campus Break Pay Policy. Key updates include: Double-time (2x) pay for eligible hourly employees working on the College’s five major holidays. Time-and-a-half …
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Build Your Leadership Skills with Leadership Foundations
Leadership Foundations Introducing Leadership Foundations, a flexible new professional development opportunity designed to help Colorado College employees build the skills and confidence to lead effectively. Whether you currently lead a team or are preparing for future leadership opportunities, Leadership Foundations offers practical tools and strategies to help you grow. This self-paced eLearning journey is designed …
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Introducing a One-Time Staff Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program
Dear colleagues, The expertise and dedication our staff members bring to Colorado College every day make our mission possible. At the same time, like institutions across higher education, we are navigating a changing landscape that requires us to thoughtfully align our resources with our highest priorities. As we advance our strategic work and implement recommendations …
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Required Employee Training Launches Aug. 17
Dear CC Employees, This fall, CC will launch a required training program following collaborative planning with several departments across campus. Led by the COO and Dean of the College, the program is designed to help faculty and staff strengthen their understanding of key requirements related to cybersecurity, FERPA, Title IX, and College policies. The training …
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Clarification on Open Enrollment Benefits Information
Dear Faculty and Staff, I want to follow up on my earlier message about open enrollment and share two important updates. Several community members noted that the 2027 Benefits Guide reflects a change to the out-of-pocket maximum for the PPO health plan. I did not explicitly call out this change in my initial email or …
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Open Enrollment Starts Today
Open Enrollment at CC: What to Know This Year Open enrollment for Colorado College benefits begins today, May 1, and runs through Sunday, May 31. This year there are a few important updates that may affect your selections and rates, so it’s a good time to review your coverage carefully. One important note: we are …
People Connections – Block 7
Stay informed and engaged with the latest HR updates, including: HR Newsletter Name Refresh Consulting Class Spotlight: Improving Workplace Conflict Support and Onboarding Uwill Update Summer Performance Conversations Wellness BINGO Open Enrollment 2026-27 From Hartford to Sun Life TIAA Webinar Help Us Rename Our HR Newsletter! We’re giving our People Connections a new name and we want your ideas! Use the link below to …
People Connections – Block 6
Stay informed and engaged with the latest HR updates, including: Winter Conversations Wrapped—Optional Spring Check‑ins Ahead Leave Done Right: What Employees and Supervisors Must Know Week of Action: Strengthening Community Through Service Thank You for Completing Winter Performance Conversations! Thank you to everyone who completed winter Performance Conversations. Your commitment to regular feedback helps us grow stronger together. Looking ahead, the optional spring check-in conversation will be …