The CIRES Access and Cultural Innovation (ACI) Program recently hosted two interactive workshops with CU Boulder’s WorkWell Program. WorkWell helps oversee a variety of health and wellness programs that are aimed at supporting staff and faculty and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. The session focused on tips for stress reduction, creating healthy boundaries at… Read More


At a recent town hall, resources were requested for employees in the event of separation from CU due to retirement or lay off. In response, CIRES HR has compiled the following resources: See this page for more.… Read More


We have recently passed the half-way mark for the Annual Summary of Accomplishments performance cycle. For researchers and university staff, at least one coaching session per year is recommended. Planning, coaching, and evaluation are all important aspects of effective supervision.  Reminders: ·    Performance plans are fluid documents, intended to be updated/modified throughout the year. ·    The period… Read More


Annual salary increases for CIRES employees have been approved by CU Boulder campus HR and are effective January 1, 2025; they will be reflected on your January paycheck. The information below outlines the specifics of these increases for different employee groups at CIRES.  For Research and Teaching Faculty: The Board of Regents approved a base… Read More


President Biden has declared January 9, 2025 a National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.  President Biden has ordered Federal offices closed.  As previously communicated, CIRES employees working within a NOAA unit will follow the federal schedule, including any national days of mourning. Embedded CIRES employees are not expected… Read More


Starting December 6th, Amazon Business will be available through CU Marketplace and on Amazon.com. All CU Amazon purchases should be made through this new, central Amazon Business account. Follow the link for more details.… Read More


CU Boulder leadership has given employees three days of administrative leave* this season December 27, 30, 31*.  If the governor should issue an additional governor’s holiday for this period, that will replace one of the administrative leave days already granted. Please note that the CIRES printed calendars have incorrect dates. Please use the dates contained here. *Prorated… Read More


The CIRES travel voucher has been updated and posted to InsideCIRES. Use this form if you need to claim costs for a single-day  local, in-state, or virtual business expense when a travel request was not required. Please also use this form for any travel costs being claimed for a non-employee (U.S. Citizen or legal permanent… Read More