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STORY

New policy provides four weeks paid parental leave

Kathy Nesbitt, vice president of employee and information services, began her June 21 presentation to the Board of Regents at CU Boulder saying, “I am here to...
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Cathy Beuten
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June 28, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Staff Council hears update on paid parental leave policy
STORY

What you need to know about the new parental leave policy

University of Colorado 12-month faculty and university staff may take 160 hours of paid parental leave as part of a new administrative policy effective July 1...
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Staff
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June 28, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Two policies dropped, others await further review by stakeholders
STORY

Six systemwide policy changes take effect July 1

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced changes to six administrative policy statements (APS) – five revisions and one new – from the Academic/...
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Staff
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June 28, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Staff Council hears update on paid parental leave policy
STORY

Staff Council hears update on paid parental leave policy

All four University of Colorado campuses are exploring the merits of offering a paid parental leave policy, a move that had been recommended by the CU Staff...
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Cynthia Pasquale
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May 31, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Ten years into presidency, Benson talks of what’s been done, what’s to come
SPOTLIGHT

Ten years into presidency, Benson talks of what’s been done, what’s to come

University of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson recently celebrated his 10th anniversary as president of his alma mater. He is the longest serving CU president in the past 65 years, and he’s not slowing down any time soon. CU on the Air host Ken McConnellogue, V.P. of university communications, talks with President Benson on his longevity and accomplishments, CU’s outstanding students, faculty and out of this world programs, and building an inclusive and collaborative culture of all types of diversity – from ethnicity to political thought.

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Cathy Beuten
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May 24, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Thomas Jefferson Award honorees exemplify the best in service, leadership at CU
SPOTLIGHT

Thomas Jefferson Award honorees exemplify CU’s best in service, leadership

Representing the faculty, staff and student populations, three University of Colorado community members have been named recipients of the 2018...

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Staff
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May 17, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Cybersecurity, teacher shortage addressed in busy legislative session
STORY

Cybersecurity, teacher shortage addressed in busy legislative session

May 9 marked the end of the Legislature’s four-month session, one that saw the introduction of a record 800 bills introduced at the Capitol. The session also...
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Staff
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May 17, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Faculty Council/Faculty Senate: Benson, Carson, awards
SPOTLIGHT

Faculty Council celebrates contributions to shared governance

The Faculty Council last week celebrated one of its longtime members and two administrators for their contributions to the success of shared...

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Jay Dedrick
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May 3, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Benson Society gala salutes CU’s most generous benefactors
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Benson Society gala salutes CU’s most generous benefactors

Cyrus McCrimmon Singer-songwriter Judy Collins, center, with President Bruce and Marcy Benson at the Benson Society gala on Saturday. CU celebrated the...
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Tim Skillern
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April 19, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
IN THE NEWS

Storytellers: The Grit of Bruce Benson

What makes a man like Bruce Benson come to work each day as President of the University of Colorado system? It's not the work that's been done. It's the work still left unfinished.

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Staff
Three CU faculty named President’s Teaching Scholars
SPOTLIGHT

Three CU faculty named President’s Teaching Scholars

Three faculty members at the University of Colorado have joined the roster of President’s Teaching Scholars, those CU educators who skillfully integrate teaching and research at an exceptional level.

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Staff
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April 5, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver
Five questions for President Benson
SPOTLIGHT

Five questions for President Bruce Benson

This month marks Bruce Benson’s 10th anniversary of becoming president of the University of Colorado, the institution where he earned his degree and which he long supported while working in business, philanthropy and civic leadership.

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Staff
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March 22, 2018
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President, chancellors decry proposed cuts to federal student aid
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President, chancellors decry proposed cuts to federal student aid

As Congress continues its process of renewing the Higher Education Act (HEA), leadership at the University of Colorado is warning of proposed changes that...
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Staff
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March 15, 2018
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Christopher W. Lane
EVENT

A Century of Views of Colorado: 1820-1920

March 8, 2018
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Immerse yourself in the unique story of Colorado as told via the maps and drawings of early settlers! The Friends of the CU Boulder Libraries invite...
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Jay Dedrick
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
EVENT

Volcanoes, the Failures of the Gods, and the Collapses of Empires

February 9–10, 2018
7:00pm – 5:00pm
The Center for the Study of Origin's first symposium of 2018 is coming up; Volcanoes, the Failures of the Gods, and the Collapses of Empires: One of...
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Jay Dedrick
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CU Boulder, Faculty, Staff
CU Advocates Day at the State Capitol
STORY

Summit of leaders – and a call to action – at CU Advocacy Day

Gov. John Hickenlooper addresses the audience at Tuesday's CU Advocacy Day at the Capitol. (All photos by Trevr Merchant) Tuesday’s CU Advocacy Day at the...
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Jay Dedrick
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February 1, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
STORY

Regents discuss working relationships, presidential search process at winter retreat

At its mid-winter retreat late last week in Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Board of Regents sought ways to improve how it operates as a board and...
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Staff
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January 25, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Penina Axelrad
SPOTLIGHT

Axelrad aims for the stars

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RyAnne Scott
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January 18, 2018
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CU Boulder, CU System, Faculty
CU Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol
STORY

CU supporters to gather with state leaders at Capitol

CU Advocacy Day, an annual opportunity for CU Advocates and guests to engage with state leaders at the Capitol, is set for 3-5 p.m. Jan. 30. Presented by the...
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Staff
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January 18, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
APS Changes
STORY

New year brings 13 systemwide policy changes

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced changes to 13 Administrative Policy Statements (one rescission, seven revisions and five new) from the...
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Staff
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January 11, 2018
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Advancement’s Stevens is President’s Employee of the Year
SPOTLIGHT

Advancement’s Stevens is President’s Employee of the Year

Darrell Stevens, Office of Advancement, is the recipient of the President’s Employee of the Year Award. He received the recognition and appreciation of exceptional job performance, which includes a $1,000 award, during a Tuesday ceremony presented by System Staff Council at 1800 Grant St.

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Staff
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December 14, 2017
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CU System, Staff
Bruce Benson
STORY

Benson: 10-year performance indicators show strength of CU

CU President Bruce Benson “Efficiency,” “reputation” and “culture” are common keywords that University of Colorado President Bruce Benson uses when speaking to...
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Jay Dedrick
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December 7, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
Benson reflects on how a CU Denver professor once told him, ‘You can do this’
STORY

Alumnus wins prestigious national chemistry award

Olester Benson has helped design the manufacturing processes for everything from sandpaper to license plates to optical components used on a deep-space...
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Sarah Tanksalvala
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December 7, 2017
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CU Denver, Faculty, Staff
Distinguished Professors
SPOTLIGHT

Groundbreaking researchers, educators named Distinguished Professors

The University of Colorado has introduced five newly designated Distinguished Professors, the highest honor awarded to faculty across the CU system’s four campuses.

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Staff
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November 30, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
CU, state higher ed could benefit from 9.7 percent funding boost
STORY

Governor proposes 9.7 percent funding increase for higher education

The fiscal year 2018-19 state budget request that Gov. John Hickenlooper released late Wednesday calls for an $86.9 million increase for higher education, the...
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Staff
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November 2, 2017
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff

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