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1. The Digital Accessibility Office has created a new asynchronous SkillSoft course for anyone responsible for creating or managing digital communications for the University. This training is available system-wide. To begin the course, please visit.
2. We want to inform campus that we will transition to a new platform for our Accessibility Minute Newsletter. For those interested in subscribing to the newsletter, please use the new. Should you have any questions regarding this transition, please do not hesitate to contact us at DigitalAccessibility@Colorado.EDU.

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Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely. 

Intended for faculty and staff who only need occasional parking on campus, the program allows users to purchase spaces in various available lots in advance for a discounted rate of $5 per day. Purchases can be completed via the . Additionally, step-by-step instructions are available on the Parking and Transportation Options page.

A few important things to remember:

• You must be logged into the CU Boulder Parking Services portal to purchase your day permit. It will not work on the ParkMobile app or the CU-specific ParkMobile website used in previous semesters.
• This rate applies to specific lots and is dependent on space availability. If possible, always check the parking portal for availability prior to parking in a specific lot.
• Permits are available for purchase to accounts in good standing, meaning accounts with a $0 balance due. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact Parking Services directly to request an exemption.

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, and if this benefit has helped you, share that feedback with PTS. Positive feedback is always appreciated and is shared in discussions on continuing this program for future semesters. 

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RTD January Updates

RTD is bringing up new changes this year. Read our highlights below or get the detailed summary on the.

• The AB2 line will add service on Canyon and 28th in addition to Broadway.
• The NB1 and NB2 lines to Nederland and Eldora will have minor time changes with better connections at Downtown Boulder Station.
• The FF5 line to Anschutz will have new afternoon eastbound trips from Downtown Boulder Station to Anschutz Medical Center.

 Winter Bike to Work Day

Brave the cold and take a breath of fresh air during our Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 14! Nothing says "I love my bike," like riding on Valentine's Day. Bundle up and stop by stations throughout the Denver region to get coffee, water, breakfast, and snacks. Pledge to ride at the for the chance to win cool and cozy prizes, including Netflix and Spotify subscriptions. 

Diagonal Highway - CO 119 Updates

To access updates about, enter your email in the, click "Northeast Colorado," select "CO 119 Safety & Mobility Improvements," then submit. 

Keep your hands free when driving, it’s the law

Since Jan. 1, 2025, the Hands-Free Law has been in effect. While driving, make sure to switch to hands-free accessories, such as car speaker systems, dashboard or phone mounts and apps such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Subscribe to the Be Mobile Newsletter

Found these tips helpful? Join the  email list to read about similar topics that may benefit your commute, including new services, community events, safety upgrades, construction impacts and more. 

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Faculty or staff employed on the CU Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for membership at the Rec Center. 

Trial Membership

Trial memberships give you access to the Main Rec Center and Williams Village Rec Center. The following is also included in your trial membership: 

• Day-use lockers and changing facilities.
• Group fitness classes (no Be Fit Pass required).
• Wellness services. 

Available to faculty and staff only. Membership is non-transferable and there’s a purchase limit of one.  

Sunrise Membership 

Sunrise membership provides access to both Rec Centers from 6 AM to 12 PM Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunrise is only available to faculty and staff — spouses, partners or dependents are not eligible for this membership. 

Locker and family membership options are also available — learn more about membership rates, and email Kyle.Ginley@colorado.edu with any questions. 

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HR Blueprint Project

The HR Blueprint Project has been a team effort​ encompassing over 70 HR leaders and practitioners participating in working groups and/or our HR Blueprint Leadership team. Beyond the initiatives, the project has had hundreds of HR practitioners provide feedback through the HR Practitioner Experience Survey, the Focus Groups, and the Culture Plan Feedback Sessions. The HR Blueprint has mapped close to 100 processes and continues to surge forward with strategies for a stronger HR community with the culture plan; more developments are forthcoming in the spring. 

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Bright Horizons

Bright Horizons offers backup child, adult, and elder care—in addition to tutoring services for permanent faculty, staff, and graduate students on an active appointment. Employees have 10 uses per calendar year to utilize.  and learn more about resources, prices, and how the program works.

HR Blueprint Project

The HR Blueprint Project has been a team effort​ encompassing over 70 HR leaders and practitioners participating in working groups and/or our HR Blueprint Leadership team. Beyond the initiatives, the project has had hundreds of HR practitioners provide feedback through the HR Practitioner Experience Survey, the Focus Groups, and the Culture Plan Feedback Sessions. The HR Blueprint has mapped close to 100 processes and continues to surge forward with strategies for a stronger HR community with the culture plan; more developments are forthcoming in the spring. 

Performance Management, Coaching

• For university staff, we recommend you conduct at least one coaching session.
• Performance plans are not static; they are meant to be modified throughout the year
• The Campus Core Competencies are a fantastic way to measure the values and behaviors imperative for success–be clear and specific about the behaviors and communication styles that are expected.  and 
• Coaching should be done regularly. Sessions can be informal and orchestrated throughout the performance year 
• Guide the conversation with your employee using a Stay Interview. 
• Be sure to update the goals in the performance plan to ensure they are still SMART! 

For those who utilize Cornerstone, the coaching tasks are LIVE! For Cornerstone Coaching user guides, please visit the . Performance Management resources including Cornerstone support sessions and login steps are provided at .

January Compensation

This January eligible university staff will receive a 4% pay increase meeting or exceeding performance expectations (3 or higher on performance reviews) reflected in their January paycheck.

• Contact HRSC@colorado.edu for questions or issues regarding staff increases.
• Similar to last year, email notifications to eligible employees will be sent by HR before the end of January.

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If you are an existing user of the Alertus mobile safety app, you should know that as of Friday, December 20, 2024, the app will be discontinued and replaced with a new safety app called AlertAware Mobile.

Some CU Boulder faculty and staff members may have used the app as a supplemental notification for CU Alerts and to communicate with building managers. 

If you’re an existing  user, these changes do not impact you. 

Here are 5 reasons to download the Rave Guardian mobile safety app, which also provides an additional way to receive CU Alerts.

If you wish to continue to use the Alertus app, you will need to download the new AlertAware Mobile app. Download the  or the . 

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The deadline to submit proposals for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Grants is fast approaching. CU Boulder faculty and staff interested in submitting proposals for 2025–26 academic year funding should do so by Feb. 14.

This grant program is sponsored by theOffice of Leadership Support and Programming. More information and resources to support the development of seed grant proposals are available on the. Inquiries may be sent to the Program and Assessment Manager Alison Hanson at alison.hanson@colorado.edu.

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It was wonderful to see so many of you in person at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast in December. What a lovely way to wrap up the Fall Semester! The event saw its largest attendance in several years with close to 1200 staff enjoying breakfast and community. Special thanks to campus leadership for volunteering and UMC catering for a wonderful spread. Additional thanks to all those who contributed donations for the food drive. The breakfast remains one of Staff Council’s most successful offerings and it is a highlight of our year. We look forward to seeing you at our next event and encourage you to explore the many ways to engage with Staff Council throughout the year by checking our event calendar.

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