Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is excited to announce that they will be continuing their popular $5 daily parking rate indefinitely.

Intended for faculty and staff who only need occasional parking on campus, the program allows users to purchase spaces in various available lots in advance for a discounted rate of $5 per day. Purchases can be completed via the . Additionally, step-by-step instructions are available on the Parking and Transportation Options page.

A few important things to remember:

• You must be logged into the CU Â鶹ӰԺ Parking Services portal to purchase your day permit. It will not work on the ParkMobile app or the CU-specific ParkMobile website used in previous semesters.
• This rate applies to specific lots and is dependent on space availability. If possible, always check the parking portal for availability prior to parking in a specific lot.
• Permits are available for purchase to accounts in good standing, meaning accounts with a $0 balance due. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact Parking Services directly to request an exemption.

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, and if this benefit has helped you, share that feedback with PTS. Positive feedback is always appreciated and is shared in discussions on continuing this program for future semesters. 

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As the November 5 election approaches, Human Resources has some guidance and resources for employees and supervisors.

• The Department of Human Resources strongly encourages managers and supervisors to provide flexibility in scheduling and granting leave for employees who may need to vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
• How and where to vote
• Most polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and employees are encouraged to vote before or after scheduled work hours or participate via mail-in ballot. If employees have not chosen to vote by mail-in ballot or voted early, we recommend that they talk to their supervisor before Election Day to understand how to schedule time to vote.
• As a reminder, Colorado State Board Rules assert that classified employees must be granted when they do not have three hours of unscheduled work time during voting hours. These three hours do not have to be consecutive (e.g. employees who work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. are not automatically eligible for this leave because they may vote between 7-8 a.m. or 5-7 p.m.).
• Both university staff and classified employees may also use vacation time to vote if they need to do so during work hours.

Also, thank you to everyone who completed the  HR Practitioner Experience Survey. We received over 300 responses, and the results will be disseminated in November. 
 

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Faculty or staff employed on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus, Â鶹ӰԺ campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Â鶹ӰԺ are eligible for membership at the Rec Center. 

Trial Membership 

Trial memberships give you access to the Main Rec Center and Williams Village Rec Center. The following is also included in your one-month trial membership:

• Day-use lockers and changing facilities
• Group fitness classes (no Be Fit Pass required)
• Wellness services 

Trial memberships are available to faculty and staff only. Memberships are non-transferable and there’s a purchase limit of one. 

Sunrise Membership

Sunrise membership provides access to both Rec Centers from 6 AM to 12 PM Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Sunrise is only available to faculty and staff—spouses, partners or dependents are not eligible for this membership. 

Locker and family membership options are also available.— Learn more on the Rec Center website, and email Kyle.Ginley@colorado.edu with any questions. 

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As we settle into the fall semester, it’s the perfect time to familiarize yourself with CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Division of Public Safety (DPS), which houses four departments dedicated to your safety: the CU Â鶹ӰԺ Police Department, Events & Emergency Management, Threat Assessment, and Flight Operations.

DPS was formed earlier this year to integrate the university's robust public safety resources, strengthening existing partnerships to meet the evolving needs of our vibrant campus community.

DPS leader Marlon Lynch, associate vice chancellor of public safety, was introduced in a previous Staff Council bulletin.

Please take a moment to explore the DPS website to learn more about these integrated safety resources and become familiar with tools you can use to make informed personal safety decisions.

Visit the DPS Resources page to learn how to report safety concerns, receive support, and take advantage of existing safety tools, including the Guardian mobile safety app, CU Night Ride, and virtual active harmer response trainings.

Become familiar with the CU Â鶹ӰԺ Police Department, which operates on a community policing model and includes Residential Service Officers (RSOs), who support our residential community., RSOs provide education and appropriate enforcement on lower-level violations in residence halls.

Threat Assessment ensures continuous monitoring and mitigation of any instances of threatening or concerning behavior exhibited by faculty, staff, or non-affiliates to safeguard the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and entire university community. This department provides consultation and intervention methods, maintains a comprehensive documentation repository, and facilitates the Behavior Intervention Team process.

Events & Emergency Management personnel provide planning and coordination of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery of natural and man-made disasters occurring on or near the campuses of CU Â鶹ӰԺ. This department is also responsible for updating emergency response protocols, analyzing and mitigating risk for events on our large, vibrant campus, hosting active harmer response trainings, and conducting safety walkthroughs, among many other responsibilities.

Flight Operations provides training regarding safe and legal UAS (drone) operations, helps campus units with important research involving drones, and ensures safety and compliance of UAS operations on campus. Read more about how Flight Ops supported a recent research mission.

Finally, stay informed by bookmarking the . Here, you can find the most up-to-date information on emergency response and preparedness, ensure you’re signed up to receive text alerts, and gain an understanding of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s .

Your safety is our top priority. We are here to empower you to make informed decisions about personal safety. As always, if you see something, say something. Call 911 for emergency response or 303-492-6666 in non-emergencies, to be connected to a DPS communications center dispatcher. 

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The university’s training platform last month. CU uses Skillsoft to manage its mandatory and custom training courses. The new platform offers enhanced features such as learning journeys, skill assessments, and AI practice simulations — in addition to a library of courses, ebooks, audiobooks, and professional certification trainings.

In addition, we have added or updated the following perks on the website since your last newsletter:.

• for Kaiser members
• Receive discounts on  and  devices

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• Be aware: construction on Diagonal Highway 119 has started
  • The  will bring improvements to the corridor and will impact traffic through 2027. As of September 23, the Niwot Park-n-Ride will be closed temporarily, but the bus stops are active. The north and southbound Colorado 119 bus stops at Colorado 52 will be permanently closed.
• Drive in style: Colorado CarShare is going electric
  • CU Â鶹ӰԺ now has an EV car share at the Center for Community and Williams Village. Car share is perfect for those who don't have a car and need some wheels to run errands or take day trips. Now you can do it without the gas! Make sure to sign up with your colorado.edu email and use the promo code CU25CREDIT to receive $25 in driving credit. Learn how to sign up and save on the Colorado CarShare .
• Try out commuting by eBike before buying your own
  • Are you e-curious, but want to try before you buy? The CU Environmental Center is offering a low-cost, two-week eBike demo program for students, faculty and staff. Visit the Environmental Center website to sign up or for more information.

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 Are you hosting a meeting or event on campus? Do you need options for breakfast, lunch or snacks? Check out the new online menus from CU Events Planning & Catering. Both the full catering menu and express menu are available online, making it easy to review your options. Questions? for more information. 

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CU Â鶹ӰԺ is committed to civic engagement and encourages all members of our staff, faculty, and student community to use their voice as they are able to do so. Visit the Civic Engagement website to learn more about the following:

• Voter eligibility
• Voter registration processes
• How to vote in the 2024 election
• Ballot initiatives

The website will be updated continuously with more information to promote civic engagement within our community, so check back often!

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Prevent illness this season and get your flu shot with Medical Services and WorkWell! Flu shots are free through most insurance plans, and staff can get their vaccine at this fall. Employees are encouraged to register online for a clinic date. Flu shots will be available on a first-come, first served basis, as vaccine supplies are limited.     

The 2024-2025 formulation of the Pfizer COVID vaccine is also available at Medical Services for staff. Learn more and schedule an appointment.

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The 7th annual Health and Wellness Summit is November, 2024. The first day of the H&W Summit will include in-person, campus-specific wellness events, such as CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Healthier U at CU Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair. The second day of the H&W Summit will be a hybrid event. We hope to offer participants opportunities to attend virtual presentations and panels and experience in-person discussions and activities related to all facets of health and wellness. Keynote presentations will be hybrid, and concurrent sessions throughout the day will be virtual. Watch rooms will be available in the UMC for participants to attend the virtual sessions in person. .

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