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
Please refer to the information below for guidance in the event of a federal government shutdown on March 14, 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 do in… 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
This message is in regard to using rideshare applications while conducting official university business. The CU Procurement Service Center (PSC) has recently encountered instances of Uber and/or Lyft drivers asking riders to cancel the ride in their app and pay directly with cash or through a Venmo or Square. Drivers may offer the fare at… Read More
Effective January 8, 2025, travelers from the United States will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before visiting the United Kingdom. The new requirement intended to enhance border security applies to all travelers including those from visa-exempt countries. Please see the PSC’s full post regarding this change here. Starting on November 27, 2024,… Read More
