Don’t Forget the Harold D. and Rhoda N. Roberts Memorial Lecture Tomorrow, February 22

TOMORROW: “What Society Needs from the Higher Education Classroom”

Be sure to join us tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 22 from 4-6 p.m. for a presentation by Bryan Dewsbury, Associate Professor of Biological Science at Florida International University. Enjoy light refreshments in Cornerstone Main Space from 4-5 p.m. before heading to the lecture in Celeste Theatre from 5-6 p.m.

Dewsbury’s talk, “What Society Needs from the Higher Education Classroom,” will explore how institutions of higher education can be more than just vehicles for social and economic promotion. For the democratic ideals of society to be realized, they must be spaces that are connected to, respectful of, and in community with the society they pledge to serve. Dewsbury will discuss the challenges and possibilities associated with this view, and the role that each of us can play in ensuring the viability and sustainability of this relationship.

This talk is generously supported through the Harold D. and Rhoda N. Roberts Memorial Lecture in the Natural Sciences endowment, which supports and enhances the teaching of science at CC.
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Save the Date to Meet the FAC Leadership Team

Come meet the FAC leadership team!

Learn how the museum, theater, and Bemis School of Art all collaborate on key programs and initiatives to increase awareness, attendance, and our connection with the Colorado Springs community and beyond!
This event, part of the Work of the College Series, will be held in McHugh Commons on Monday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m. Please register in advance.
The Work of the College Series is a year-long program of events with four goals: (1) clarify organizational structures and decision-making processes; (2) offer campus constituencies the opportunity to dialogue with leadership about campus affairs; (3) increase decision-making transparency in hopes of building trust; and (4) build community.

The Work of the College Series consists of:

  • Community Conversations (dialogue about specific topics)
  • Roadshows (presentations and Q&As)
  • Board of Trustees Town Halls (informational updates)
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Updates to Staff Performance Evaluation Process

Please note the changes to the performance evaluation process.

Based on your feedback with regard to the need to better support employee growth and development, we are rolling out changes to the staff performance evaluation process this year.

All full-time, benefit-eligible staff will participate in quarterly performance conversations with their supervisors (in January, April, July, and October). The first formal performance conversation will take place in April 2024. 

These quarterly conversations will include multiple steps: completion of a self-reflection, a supervisor summary, co-creation of quarterly goals, and a performance rating and conversation. 

To help with the transition, there are multiple training opportunities available for you.  

We have launched short, on-demand, asynchronous training in Bridge. These training courses can be taken or reviewed at any time. Courses include: 

Register for our upcoming Feedback Practices Open Forum on February 22 if you have outstanding questions not addressed in the training or want to provide additional feedback on the process.

Please reach out to Sara San Souci to discuss options for 1-on-1 support or to have this topic added to an upcoming team meeting agenda.
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Career Center Newsletter 2/21/24

Career Center Highlights

Highlighted Resources

Pathway U

Exploring career options and deciding on a direction can be overwhelming, particularly when you have diverse interests. Thankfully, PathwayU simplifies the process. In just 20-25 minutes, it assesses your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Afterward, you receive a comprehensive explanation of your results and guidance for future career planning. 
  • For PathwayU platform guidance, watch this video.
  • After you complete PathwayU, check out the Career Center to learn more about our resources.  

Summer Internship Funding

Do you have an unpaid internship?
Apply for a Summer Internship Funding Award to make unpaid (or underpaid) internships more financially possible. Your internship does not need to be accepted before applying for funding. 
Eligible internships could receive:
• A minimum of 8 weeks & 240 hours = $2500
• A minimum of 10 weeks & 400 hours = $4000
Details about eligibility and expectations can be found on the Funding
website.

Have any questions for us?

Attend drop-in hours between 1-4 pm Monday-Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!
Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)
Pathways:
Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications  
Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry 
Sarah: Competitive Business and Technology 
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)
We support all students regardless of pathway! If your interests do not fit with a listed pathway, schedule a getting started or general questions appointment to receive career guidance.

Poster Contest

Have an eye for design? Want to create something that can go in your portfolio and maybe win a gift card along the way? Enter the Career Center Poster Contest for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! More details can be found here. 

Upcoming Events


Passion to Action Workshop Series
  • Alumni Panel
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024; 5:30-7 p.m. 
Location: Cornerstone Arts Center, Screening Room 131
Join us for Workshop #2 as we welcome alumni working in the intersection of arts and sustainability. Hear from Han Santana-Sayles, Roo Smith, Luka Carter, Mary Alice Ewing, and Sam Cadigan about their experience at CC and how they’ve been able to create careers in the arts and sustainability. Register on Handshake!
  • Putting It All Together 
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024; 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Join us for the last workshop of the series where we talk about portfolio development, documenting your work, and professional practices. Register on Handshake!

Charlie Blumenstein Internship Information Session

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024; 12-1:15 p.m. 
Location: Tutt Library, Room 201
Come learn about this CC-only internship dedicated to water and wildlife conservation at The Nature Conservancy’s Carpenter Ranch near Steamboat, CO. Register on Handshake! 

Office of the Governor Executive Internship Information Session

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024; 2-3 p.m. 
Location: Palmer Hall, Room 17
Meet with Constituent Services and Community Engagement team members and hear more about the Governor’s Office Internship program! The Governor’s Executive Internship program works with diverse and talented students and growing professionals to develop their skill sets and expand their understanding of state government, institutions, and functions. Register on Handshake!

Enterprise Information Session

Date: Monday, February 26, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House
Join Enterprise Mobility to learn about their internships and post-grad hiring opportunities. Register on Handshake!

Defense Intelligence Agency Internship Information Session

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Career Center Carriage House

Interested in applying to the DIA for a summer internship or full-time role? Want to gain insight about working there? Come join our guest speaker, DIA intelligence officer, and UCCS political science lecturer on intelligence. Register on Handshake. 

Technology Alumni Panel 

Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Virtual  
Join Colorado College alumni currently working in technology to learn about their career paths and how they develop their skills. Register on Handshake!

Resume Workshop: Showcasing Community Engagement on Your Resume

Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024; 2-3 p.m. 
Location: Tutt Library, Room 201
Join the Collaborative for Community Engagement and the Career Center to learn how to feature community engagement work on your resume. Please bring a printed copy of your resume to the workshop. You will learn what employers are looking for and how to make meaning of your community engagement that tells your story and shows your transferrable skills. Register now on Handshake! 

Highlighted Positions
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Today at CC Digest for Students

A Daily Digest for Colorado College

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A Daily Digest for Colorado College

Tuition and Fees 2024-25 Academic Year

Dear Students and Families,

At Colorado College, our mission is to provide the finest liberal arts education available, taught through the academically rigorous, immersive, and flexible Block Plan. Delivering this unique educational experience requires significant resources. Tuition and fees are a primary resource to support the CC experience, and the earnings from our endowment further support this opportunity for each of our students.

Each year, the faculty, staff, and students on our Campus Budget Committee develop a budget recommendation for the president and the Board of Trustees. For the 2024-25 academic year, the CBC recommended the trustees set tuition at $70,224, and the comprehensive fee (inclusive of tuition, room, board, and mandatory student fee) at $86,754. This is a total increase of 4.32%. For full details, visit our tuition and fees webpage.

I supported the CBC’s recommendation, and last week the Board of Trustees approved the tuition and comprehensive fee changes.

We know that a CC education is a significant investment, and increases can present a hardship to students and their families. This is why CC is one of only 70 institutions nationwide that meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students with a combination of scholarships, student loans, and work-study options. The college provides $60 million per year in financial aid, and more than a third of this increase will fund financial aid.

This increase is broken down as follows:

  • Tuition will be $70,224, an increase of 4.1%. This is less than the rate of inflation and the college’s average increase over the last six years.
  • Standard room rates are increasing by 3.5% to $8,928.
  • Standard meal plans are increasing by 7.5% to $7,092.
  • Student fees are increasing by 7.59% to $510.
These changes support the following needs and priorities:
  • Tuition increases support faculty, staff, and student compensation, with an emphasis on paying a living wage to all employees and bringing staff salaries closer to market rate. This has been a key initiative of Project 2024 and our commitment to valuing our people. In addition, the increases will assist in addressing deferred maintenance in college facilities.
  • Room rates are increasing in order to meet the rising costs of wages, benefits, operations, and maintenance in the housing program.
  • Meal plans are increasing to cover the rising cost of food and labor in our dining operations, as well as federal financial aid requirements for greater meal capacity in the college’s standard meal plan.
  • Mandatory fees are increasing for the first time in several years to reinforce financial support for very popular student activities and traditions such as Llamapalooza and Dance Workshop, and to continue the PikeRide program.
We remain committed to expanding access for students across the income spectrum, maximizing the Block Plan through immersive learning opportunities, offering lifelong value and connection to our alumni, and attracting and supporting exceptional faculty and staff. As always, we view this work through our lenses of mental health and well-being, sustainability, and antiracism.
Our educational experience is transformative, and our graduates prove this in the visionary work they do every day. Thank you for supporting this remarkable place.  
Sincerely,

L. Song Richardson

President

Colorado College Board of Trustees

Colorado College Campus Budget Committee
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A Daily Digest for Colorado College

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A Daily Digest for Colorado College

Campus Committee Engagement Survey Reminder

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