Please join us for the next Work of the College Series event, an informative session about the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department. Learn how EHS is committed to supporting CC in maintaining safe, healthy, and sustainable environments for everyone. From offering resources to help navigate government regulations and policies to offering individual and group classes, audits, and consultations, EHS focuses on meeting these needs and more across campuss

This session will be held in Gaylord Hall from 2 –3 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 2 with Luke Scott, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator. Please register in advance. For more information on the series or to check out the schedule of events for this academic year please visit Work of the College Series.

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:

We are committed to creating a culture of care at CC, and providing multiple avenues for employees to access mental health services is a priority of ours. Human Resources and Health & Wellness have collaborated to pilot a free telehealth mental health service specifically for employees for one year.

Starting today, Wednesday, Mar. 12, all faculty and staff, including part-time and non-benefits eligible employees, can access UWill through their website or app. On this platform you will have access to a 24/7 crisis line, six free scheduled visits with a mental health provider, and a suite of wellness activities and programming. We encourage you to create your account or download the app now so that it’s easily available to you if you need it.

We will be measuring the success of this pilot program through engagement and utilization data provided from UWill. This data will not include any identifying information and will be used to determine if this service is useful.

UWill is in addition to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is available to all employees and dependents, and the mental health coverage offered through CC’s Cigna plan. 

We value all our faculty and staff and recognize that, when we care for ourselves, we are creating a strong community where we can thrive. 

Please direct any question to Cameron Martin or Janelle Taylor.

In good health,

Director, Total Rewards

Assistant Vice President, Wellness

FAQ’s:

Q: Can dependents use UWill?
A: No, UWill is available only to CC employees.

Q: What if I need more than six visits?
A: Your provider will assist you with insurance billing or with referring you to a provider in Colorado Springs. You are also welcome to use the EAP to find a local provider to continue with or use the benefits available through Cigna.

Q: What if I leave CC?
A: We recognize that leaving CC, for any reason, is an important life change. Employees who leave CC will maintain access to UWill for 90 days post-employment to help ease this transition.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) is awarding up to $2,000 to a student who is involved in curricular or co-curricular activities related to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals — from climate action and social justice to quality education and beyond.

If you’re doing work that drives change, we want to hear from you! The winner will be recognized at Honors Convocation on Tuesday, May 6.

Awarded funds can be used to:

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 4. The winning applicant will be notified by email the week of April 14.

To apply, complete the application. Be prepared to upload:

We look forward to reviewing your project! Please contact Sam Heim with any questions or concerns.

In January, we sent an email asking the campus community to submit events for the 2025-26 AY by the end of March. The deadline is fast approaching!

Last year, we received a great response which allowed us to support all events more effectively, create a categorization system, and reduce conflicting and overlapping events. As a reminder, events will now be placed in the following five categories:

*Subcategories exist within each category allowing us to effectively provide support where needed.

Please take a look at what your plans will be for the upcoming year, and submit your events in Momentus, the campus scheduling system, for the 2025-26 AY by Monday, Mar. 31. If you have an event with over 100 attendees and don’t submit the event by March 31, you will need to get approval from the College Events Operational Group (CEOG) to host the event. The CEOG will review requests at their monthly meetings.

Thank you for your collaboration in making the upcoming academic year a success!

You belong at CC. All bodies are welcome here, including in our wellness spaces on campus. With recent executive orders limiting access to health care for gender affirming care, we want to be clear that all students will continue to be supported by receiving evidence-based, caring services at our counseling and student health centers. And all employees will continue to have access to health insurance and other benefits.

Our healthcare partner on campus, UCHealth, respects the important, private relationship between a patient and their provider, and continues to support adults’ rights to make informed decisions about their own healthcare. The Health Center staff cares deeply for all patients and will continue to provide care and resources as appropriate for each individual.

The Counseling Center continues to be staffed with counselors who have expertise in supporting students from all communities, identities, and backgrounds. They are available for in-person support and all students receive six free visits per academic year. If you need support, do not hesitate to call 719-389-6093 for an appointment.

TimelyCare is our virtual telehealth service. They also provide access to mental health professionals with lived experiences, supporting students regardless of their identities. They are available 24/7 to support you.

Private health insurance plans have not been affected by the executive order and

Both our Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and Cigna, our employee health plan, have confirmed there is no change in coverage for gender-affirming care. If you have questions about SHIP, please contact Kim Taylor. For questions about Cigna, please reach out to Cameron Martin. The staff in Health & Wellbeing continue to monitor the rapidly changing landscape for healthcare and will maintain our commitment to support the whole campus community through these changes. As of March 5, a federal judge has granted a request for a preliminary injunction, effectively halting the executive order blocking funding for gender-affirming healthcare for those 19 and younger. The original order and injunction affect hospitals and does not directly apply to services on campus. You matter to CC and your health matters to us. Do not hesitate to reach out for support. We are here for you.

In community, and in good health,

Associate Vice President, Wellness

As I near the end of my term as chair of the Colorado College Board of Trustees, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve CC in this role. It has been an honor to work alongside my fellow trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni over the past four years to elevate the CC experience and endorse the enduring value of the liberal arts.

Vice Chair Ryan Haygood ‘97 and Secretary Heather Carroll ‘89 will also be completing their terms June 30, and I want to thank them for their leadership and dedication to the College.

When I began as chair in 2021, the College was emerging from the pandemic and nearing the finish line of its most ambitious fundraising venture in history — the $478M Building on Originality campaign. Since that time, we have seen Ed Robson Arena become a vibrant hub for home hockey games, campus gatherings, Colorado Springs community events, and national and international sporting competitions. We have navigated leadership changes, with the board playing a steadying role in guiding the College through presidential as well as cabinet-level transitions.

As a college community, we expanded mental health and wellness resources for students, faculty, and staff; put our antiracism commitment into action with an Antiracism Implementation Plan; and nurtured key access and affordability programs like the Colorado Pledge. This past fall, we commemorated CC’s 150th anniversary with a record-breaking Homecoming celebration — and the College is now poised to enter our next chapter.

At our February meeting, the board elected new officers for two-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. I am pleased to share that Kyle Samuel ’92 will be taking the helm as Board Chair.

Kyle’s commitment to CC, background in the financial industry, and expertise in strategic leadership make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the board in the years ahead. An experienced executive leader currently residing in Washington, D.C., his career spans more than 30 years in insurance, risk management, and financial services. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Alera Group, Inc., and has held leadership roles at McGriff, Aon, Chubb, M&T Bank, and Wells Fargo.

Kyle has been deeply engaged with the College as an alumnus, previously serving as President of the Colorado College Alumni Association Council. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2019 and currently chairs the board’s Governance Committee.

 “My experience at CC was transformational, and I am passionate about ensuring that the College remains accessible and relevant to today’s students,” Kyle says. “I look forward to collaborating with our Trustees, Interim President Whitaker, as well as our campus and alumni communities to build upon CC’s strengths to maintain a sustainable future.”

Amy Shackelford Louis ’84, who currently chairs the board’s Buildings, Grounds, and Infrastructure Committee, will serve as Vice Chair. Lauren Watel ’07, current chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, will serve as Secretary.

Kyle, Amy, and Lauren have each shown great dedication to the board to date, and they will bring valuable insights and expertise to their officer roles. Ryan, Heather, and I will remain on the board as we complete our terms as charter trustees. We look forward to continuing to serve this college that has shaped each of us so deeply.

With gratitude,

Chair, Board of Trustees