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
Please refer to the information below for guidance in the event of a federal government shutdown on December 20, 2024. 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
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
As of October 27, 2024 per the Dear Colleague Letter (NSF 25-011), the National Science Foundation has implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Research.gov sign-in, which is now required for all CU Boulder employees to login to Research.gov. There are now two MFA sign in options available to CU Boulder employees: Additional NSF MFA resources Video tutorials for Phishing… Read More
CIRES Proposals would like to inform you of the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and the Office of the Provost’s 2025 Research & Innovation Seed Grant program opportunity. The Research & Innovation Seed Grant program is a funding initiative offered by the University of Colorado Boulder’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and overseen by the Office… 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
