CU Boulder leadership has granted employees five days of administrative leave*  Dec. 24, 29, 30, 31, and January 2.  If the governor should issue an additional governor’s holiday for this period, that will replace one of the administrative leave days already granted. Campus-based employees: For those on campus, these administrative days are in addition to… Read More


Please refer to the information below for guidance in the event of a federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025. CIRES administration will update this as quickly as possible when guidance changes. Please also refer to the RESOURCES list below for computing, training, counseling, and other resources.  Key points Questions and answers RESOURCES Things to… Read More


CU faculty and staff can access free flu vaccines through WorkWell and Medical Services at upcoming pop-up vaccine clinic/Wellness Fairs. Dates include: September 24, 25, 30; October 1, 16; and November 12.  Clinics have limited registration slots, register and see available locations follow this link.… Read More


To strengthen P-Card purchasing practices, the procurement Service Center (PSC) has launched a required IT Procurement training in Percipio. Please see the PSC blog for more information. The course is required for all current P-Card holders, new applicants requesting a P-Card, and individuals becoming approving officials (AOs). To complete the training, log in to Percipio… Read More


Please send any request for coordination of a copyright transfer, or investigation of an Intellectual Property issue to the CIRES Export and Research Agreements Help Desk. Contact the CIRES Export and Research Agreements Helpdesk for support with export control concerns & external to CU unfunded research agreements.  For export services, the team provides export control… Read More


CU Boulder requires all employees (faculty, staff and affiliates) to complete the required OIEC training on Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct every three years. If you have not completed the training in the last three years, CIRES HR requests you complete this training no later than November 1, 2025. The training is accessed through Precipio on… Read More


CIRES offers the following resources to support the development of proposal writing skills, pitching your ideas and engaging with the CIRES Proposal team and tools. Upcoming session with CIRES Proposals – late September! In the meantime, here are a couple of videos from the CIRES Proposals team.… Read More


As you prepare for the upcoming performance evaluation discussions and related ASA supervisor assessments, CIRES HR would like to share tips and related guidance to support this work. In addition, we offer suggestions for a more inclusive and effective approach to performance evaluations and related discussions. Useful tips for preparing and conducting effective final evaluation… Read More