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 …

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 …

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 …

Additional Context on Required Employee Acknowledgements

Dear Campus Colleagues, Thank you to everyone who has reached out with questions and feedback regarding the recent Adobe Sign request. We appreciate the thoughtful engagement and want to provide additional context, clarify intent, and share a small update based on questions that have been asked. We would like to thank the many employees who …

People Connections

Stay informed and engaged with the latest HR updates, including:  National CUPA-HR Conference  Upcoming Performance Conversation dates and training sessions  Check our new benefits guide   Changes with voluntary TIAA contributions  Winter weather is near  Fall CC Connect recap  Meet our new HR team members  Don’t miss out on essential resources, events, and opportunities!  HR Leaders …

Caring for Ourselves and Each Other This Season

Caring for Ourselves and Each Other This Season As we approach the final months of 2025, many of us are preparing for Fall and Winter Breaks—a time to pause, reflect, and recharge. These breaks are not just moments to rest, but opportunities to recognize the dedication, collaboration, and care that define our CC community.  The …

TIAA Enhancements Announcement

Managing Your Voluntary Retirement Savings Just Got Easier. CC has added some enhancements to the Colorado College Voluntary Retirement Plan to give you more flexibility when contributing to your voluntary retirement account. As a reminder, you cannot make changes to your mandatory plan. For details on CC’s retirement plans, please reference the 2026 Benefits Guide. …

CORRECTION: Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter Weather Procedures: CORRECTION We would like to make a quick clarification—the Inclement Weather message that went out yesterday included a typo. It should have read: “As a residential college, CC does not fully close even in severe weather. Preparing for winter weather can reduce unnecessary risks while meeting the needs of our students.” Thank …