Dear CC Employees, Mental Health and Wellness is one of the lenses that we bring to our work at CC. In honor of today, October 10, being World Mental Health Day, I invite you to pause and reflect on how we can support each other’s mental health. In the context of difficult world events, excitement about …
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September 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes updates on recruitment selection and onboarding, a potential change to the Cigna network, and tips for student loans. Updates to Talent Acquisition Process 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 …
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August 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes an invitation to apply for the People Practices Advisory Group, information on an upcoming Staff Compensation Open Forum, an update on the Leadership Cohort opportunity, and the Excel at CC fall schedule. Invitation: Apply for People Practices Advisory Group One of our top three priorities this year is to enhance our HR …
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July 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes a photo contest, information for new hires, a benefits update, and a reminder to take some vacation time this summer! Meet Lisa Strawbridge HR Coordinator – Data Integrity Lisa grew up in Colorado Springs and started working at Colorado College in October 2022 as the HR Coordinator for Data Integrity. Lisa …
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June 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes an invitation to a leadership open forum, performance management updates, changes to the e-benefits portal, and an opportunity to provide suggestions for upcoming professional development opportunities at CC. Meet Missy Liu, Talent Acquisition Specialist Missy came to Colorado College in March of 2023 after working 1.5 years in HR at Rocky …
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Changes to Compensation Are Coming
Dear Staff, Since starting at Colorado College, concerns about compensation have been one of the key items I have heard about from the community. While people understand that all organizations have limited resources, there have been concerns about the increasing cost of living in Colorado Springs, as well as questions about how we make compensation …
May 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes updates on annual compensation, open enrollment, how to learn more about our retirement options, and opportunities to provide feedback on our Performance Management process. Meet Pam Butler, Compensation Manager Pam’s career in HR began in 1988 with Walter Drake and Sons where she managed payroll and benefits processes, employee relations, policy …
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April 2023 People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
A Note from Ryan Simmons HR has been working hard to enhance the services we offer our employees at CC. We are committed to documenting, communicating, and enhancing our processes to better serve you. Until recently, we have been about 30% below our pre-pandemic staffing, and have been prioritizing your immediate needs. I’m happy to …
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People Connections – Human Resources Newsletter
A Note from Ryan Simmons I am excited to announce our HR newsletter: People Connections. The Human Resources team is working hard to partner with you to help CC continue to be a great place to work. We hope the updates in this newsletter will be helpful to you. In this edition, you’ll meet a …
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Performance Evaluation Process
March 1 marks the beginning of our annual performance evaluation process at Colorado College! The 2022-23 forms will be available March 1 on the HR website. You can also find resources to help you navigate the process with your supervisor over the next several weeks. The annual performance evaluation is a tool that helps you …