We are posting coronavirus-related information for CIRES employees here. Please contact CIRESnews@colorado.edu if you have suggestions.… Read More
The best resources for travel information during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are: CU PSC COVID Travel webpage: https://www.cu.edu/psc/travel/psc-updates-related-coronavirus-travel CU Boulder and RIO Travel Information webpage: https://www.colorado.edu/coronavirus-updates/research-continuity CIRES Travel Team: email cirestravel@colorado.edu As of April 2021, domestic trips no longer require high-risk approval, however, all travel requests are still reviewed and approved by both the CIRES… Read More
June UPDATE: Administrative Leave for COVID-19 ended May 31, 2020. FFCRA –Families First Coronavirus Response Act is still effective, but there are changes to related compensation as outlined below. The funding source for costs continue to be your sponsored funds, if allowable: Emergency Sick Leave Employee will still receive full pay (up to 80 hours… Read More
CU Boulder is posting corornavirus information here: please look to that website first, for answers. The “Research Continuity” section is most relevant to us, as is this collection of FAQs from the Research and Innovation Office. LEAVE GUIDANCE. Eg: With many/most local schools closed, my kids are home and I won’t be able to get… Read More
This flow chart (linked and shown below) is designed to help you determine what category of leave to request in April.… Read More
UPDATED APRIL 28 with NEW FORM. Click here or on the thumbnail below to download the form you must fill out for COVID-19-related leave. Note: this form is required for several categories of leave: a) if you cannot fulfill your work duties from home; if you are advised to self-quarantine because of COVID-19 symptoms or… Read More
Dear CIRES Community: As you know, CIRES and the university have moved all non-critical operations online for the time being, due to the current COVID-19 situation. The need for social distancing determines that we work from home at least until the mandatory remote phase comes to an end. While some members of our institute may… Read More
Dear CIRES Colleagues, In light of three things—the novel coronavirus circulating in our community, the Governor’s declaration of emergency, and direction from University of Colorado Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano—I encourage all CIRES employees working on campus and at the David Skaggs Research Center who can perform their work from home to begin doing so as soon as possible, and by… Read More
Dear CIRES Colleagues, Coronavirus and COVID-19 are on many of our minds these days, and I wanted to reach out with an update on the steps we’re taking to complement campus efforts. Your health and safety are of great concern to me, as is your ability to conduct your work—whether in the NOAA building or… Read More
From: Trusted OAR Sender – NOAA Service Account <trusted.oar.sender@noaa.gov>Date: March 4, 2020 at 3:07:35 PM MSTTo: _OAR ALL <oar.all@noaa.gov>Cc: Craig McLean – NOAA Federal <craig.mclean@noaa.gov>Subject:Update from OAR AA Craig McLean Dear OAR Colleagues, Your OAR leadership team is continuing to monitor information and events related to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As NOAA works to establish consistent measures and policies… Read More
