Published: Aug. 12, 2014
At the first FY15 full council meeting on July 9, Staff Council started light by taking 20 minutes to brainstorm the non-traditional benefits of working on our campus. 听Below is a list of fun, educational and service-oriented activities that staff can enjoy (usually free) which set CU-麻豆影院 apart from other employers. Please help us think of other benefits of working at CU-麻豆影院 and send your thoughts to scouncil@colorado.edu. We鈥檒l post the list to our website and send a copy to Human Resources (HR). 听The HR team has been working on tools to help with recruiting and highlighting CU-麻豆影院 as one of the best employers in the area.
Fun and educational opportunities:
  • Access to several high-profile speakers each year.
  • Cultural events, music festivals, and national conferences.
  • Art shows and occasional opportunities to display your own works of art
  • Theatre and music (Tuesday night free concerts, Shakespeare festival). 听Eco pass, CU-麻豆影院鈥檚 commitment to sustainability.
  • Excellent transit system around campus.
  • Beauty of campus. 听It really pays to stop and just look around. 听She is looking great at 138 years old.
  • Amazing colleagues. 听We must like each other because many of us have married our colleagues and encouraged our children to work here.
  • Multi-cultural emphasis. 听We can meet the world without leaving campus by getting to know our international staff and students.
  • 听Skillsoft online training programs.
  • Fitness opportunities like CU Walks, Be Colorado, activities at Rec Center, Health Day for the Community.
  • Campus NCAA athletic events.
  • Being able to interact with our research departments during open houses and educational events.
  • Travel opportunities.
  • Opportunities to grow and develop a career or change career paths.
Service: Given our busy lives, it is extremely convenient when we can serve others through our worklife.
  • Working on CU鈥檚 mission of educating future generations.
  • Volunteering for dorm move-in.
  • Mentoring young people.
  • Marshal at graduation ceremonies.
  • Donate blood.
  • Usher at events like Shakespeare Festival.
  • Donate to various clothing, school supplies, personal necessities, etc.
  • Opportunities to serve and hold leadership roles on campus committees.
  • Guest teaching opportunities.
  • Departmental organization of service days in the community; Habitat for Humanity, trail building/rebuilding, etc.
  • Volunteer leave granted by the university for approved activities.
Also, we are still looking for ideas on great ways to welcome new staff to our work community, thanks to the Office for Contracts and Grants (OCG) for being the first to volunteer to share their experiences.听
You do not have to be a member of Staff Council to serve on any of our many committees. For more information or to contact us, visit