Author Archives: Human Resources

As part of our commitment to helping you and your family thrive, beginning January 1, 2024, CC will implement several leave enhancements. These changes have already been shared at in-the-loop, in People Connections (the HR newsletter), through open forums, and other venues. One highlight of these enhancements is that hourly employees will begin accruing leave at …

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This month’s newsletter includes communication about the People Practices Advisory Group, information on leave changes, and updates on compensation and performance. People Practices Advisory Group We launched our initial People Practices Advisory Group this month. This team is providing feedback on some of the changes we’re making in HR, and they helped influence the work …

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This month’s newsletter includes information on the Chasing Equity series, an update on Leading CC, and news on the Cigna network.  Chasing Equity The Chasing Equity series empowers participants to understand how anti-oppressive practices are embedded in the selection process. The series shares the evidence-based practices that are guiding the process redevelopment work currently being done in …

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Preparing for Winter Weather Snow and other winter weather are part of life in Colorado, and we want to make sure our campus community is prepared and safe. As a residential college, CC does not close, even in severe weather. Preparing for winter weather can reduce unnecessary risks while meeting the needs of our students. …

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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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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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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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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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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 …

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