2025 /staffcouncil/ en RIO Federal Funding and Actions /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/rio-federal-funding-and-actions <span>RIO Federal Funding and Actions </span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T10:12:25-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:12">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:12</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/capitol%20building.jpg?h=3ec949fe&amp;itok=-ehYHR2z" width="1200" height="800" alt="Capitol building "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>The Research &amp; Innovation Office, the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) and CU leadership closely monitors changes from federal agencies and sponsors, assessing impacts and planning next steps as expeditiously as possible. For the latest information and resources, please monitor the University’s:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://click.mail.colorado.edu/?qs=909b1b8626125f92c4f1ccc381c576f59e2608840da6a6f64ca5ef4ee9973e822bf393e2a865409bc97f04202bc90bd801e6767315be693a" rel="nofollow"><span>Federal Government Updates, Resources and More</span></a></li><li><a href="/researchinnovation/node/8528/funding/research-federal-funding-news" rel="nofollow"><span>Research &amp; Federal Funding News</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.cu.edu/office-government-relations/federal-relations/federal-transition-updates" rel="nofollow"><span>CU Office of Government Relations Federal Updates and Actions</span></a></li></ul><p><span>Updates and additional agency specific information will be posted&nbsp;as it becomes available. For inquiries about specific contracts or grants, please&nbsp;</span><a href="/ocg/directory" rel="nofollow"><span>contact your OCG grant or contract officer</span></a><span>.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Research &amp; Innovation Office, the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) and CU leadership closely monitors changes from federal agencies and sponsors, assessing impacts and planning next steps as expeditiously as possible. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:12:25 +0000 Angie Crews 2328 at /staffcouncil Faculty and Staff Perks /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/faculty-and-staff-perks <span>Faculty and Staff Perks </span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T10:05:35-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:05">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:05</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/kids%20holding%20hands.jpg?h=6de883b3&amp;itok=ZrVidBsb" width="1200" height="800" alt="kids holding hands"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>CU offers a variety of perks available to Research Faculty, including child and elder care; counseling, support, and wellness; discount programs; learning and development; fitness and nutrition; and financial.<span>&nbsp; </span>Check the <a href="/hr/faculty-and-staff-perks" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Faculty and Staff Perks website</a> for more detailed information.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU offers a variety of perks available to Research Faculty, including child and elder care; counseling, support, and wellness; discount programs; learning and development; fitness and nutrition; and financial.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:05:35 +0000 Angie Crews 2327 at /staffcouncil Health and Well-Being /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/health-and-well-being <span>Health and Well-Being</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T10:02:38-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 10:02">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:02</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/bikes.jpg?h=6de883b3&amp;itok=JjpczGHS" width="1200" height="800" alt="two people on bikes"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>Explore resources, services, programs and initiatives that empower our community to thrive—mentally, physically and emotionally.&nbsp;Visit the </span><a href="/health/" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span>Health &amp; Well-Being website</span></a><span>&nbsp;to learn more about initiatives to support your health, wellness and success.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Explore resources, services, programs and initiatives that empower our community to thrive—mentally, physically and emotionally.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:02:38 +0000 Angie Crews 2326 at /staffcouncil Staff Council Meetings Are Open to the Campus /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/staff-council-meetings-are-open-campus <span>Staff Council Meetings Are Open to the Campus</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T07:13:12-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 07:13">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:13</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/people%20talking.jpg?h=eea869cb&amp;itok=tZf-1lXE" width="1200" height="800" alt="People talking "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/388"> Be informed. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>Did you know that monthly full Staff Council meetings are open to guests? We welcome you to attend, listen in on discussions, and learn more about the work Staff Council is doing to support our campus community. Meetings are held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday of every month from 12:15-2:15pm MT. See the </span><a href="/staffcouncil/calendar" rel="nofollow"><span>calendar</span></a><span> for location details.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Did you know that monthly full Staff Council meetings are open to guests? We welcome you to attend, listen in on discussions, and learn more about the work Staff Council is doing to support our campus community. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:13:12 +0000 Angie Crews 2325 at /staffcouncil Boulder Campus Staff Council Contact Us Form /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/boulder-campus-staff-council-contact-us-form <span>Boulder Campus Staff Council Contact Us Form</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T06:52:39-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 06:52">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 06:52</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/fist%20bump.png?h=670a06ce&amp;itok=4a2Wde1Y" width="1200" height="800" alt="fist bump"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/402"> Be engaged. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>We want to hear from you! Whether you have ideas, concerns, or other feedback, please don’t hesitate to <strong>reach out to Staff Council via the official&nbsp;</strong></span><a href="/staffcouncil/contact-us/2025" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Contact Us Form</strong></span></a><span>. Your submission will be routed to the appropriate committee or will be added to the agenda at the next Full Council Meeting for discussion.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>We want to hear from you! Whether you have ideas, concerns, or other feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Staff Council via the official&nbsp;Contact Us Form.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:52:39 +0000 Angie Crews 2324 at /staffcouncil Share your Perspective—OIT Secure Computing Standards Project /staffcouncil/2025/10/29/share-your-perspective-oit-secure-computing-standards-project <span>Share your Perspective—OIT Secure Computing Standards Project</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T06:40:27-06:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 06:40">Wed, 10/29/2025 - 06:40</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/contact%20us.jpg?h=bd358847&amp;itok=OqWmWj5R" width="1200" height="800" alt="Computer and &quot;contact us&quot; sign"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/402"> Be engaged. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>We are soliciting feedback on the impact of the <a href="https://oit.colorado.edu/about-oit/projects/secure-computing-project" rel="nofollow">OIT Secure Computing Standards</a>, including endpoint detection and response software, on Research Faculty to share with the Staff Council IT working group. Please share your thoughts and experience by completing the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJeoreghRYieNpuhluqv1M__9z7HTOC9FLbkYc6VmLJz-SHQ/viewform" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow">Secure Computing Impact Form: Research Faculty</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>We are soliciting feedback on the impact of the OIT Secure Computing Standards, including endpoint detection and response software. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:40:27 +0000 Angie Crews 2323 at /staffcouncil Connect with Us! Research Faculty Representative Virtual Office Hours /staffcouncil/2025/10/28/connect-us-research-faculty-representative-virtual-office-hours <span>Connect with Us! Research Faculty Representative Virtual Office Hours</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-28T19:02:31-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 19:02">Tue, 10/28/2025 - 19:02</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/office%20hours.jpg?h=ffed8f21&amp;itok=sTyi1GKB" width="1200" height="800" alt="office hours sign"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/402"> Be engaged. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>As part of our ongoing efforts to hear directly from our constituents and strengthen the representation of Research Faculty voices across campus, we are launching <strong>monthly virtual office hours</strong>.</span></p><p><span>You’re invited to join us to share any questions, ideas, issues, or concerns you would like to bring to Staff Council’s attention.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>Office Hours:</strong></span></p><p><a href="https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/92776122702" rel="nofollow"><span>https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/92776122702</span></a><br><span>First Monday of each month, beginning December 1, 2025.</span><br><span>&nbsp;1:30–2:00 pm MT</span></p><p><span>We look forward to connecting with you!</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>As part of our ongoing efforts to hear directly from our constituents and strengthen the representation of Research Faculty voices across campus, we are launching monthly virtual office hours.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:02:31 +0000 Angie Crews 2322 at /staffcouncil Resolution Adopted /staffcouncil/2025/10/28/resolution-adopted <span>Resolution Adopted</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-28T18:53:54-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 18:53">Tue, 10/28/2025 - 18:53</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/pride%20flag.jpg?h=d0e97011&amp;itok=6B7N1fFs" width="1200" height="800" alt="pride flag"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/380"> Be represented. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>In April 2025, Boulder Campus Staff Council adopted a resolution titled <strong>“</strong></span><strong>Reaffirm and Commit Support for a Positive Work Environment for the Transgender, Intersex, Non-Binary Community.”</strong></p><p>Per the resolution, Staff Council stands together in support of transgender, intersex and non-binary employees, families, communities and allies, and we request that the ƷSMӰƬ creates, supports and maintains a transgender, intersex and non-binary positive culture and work environment. Staff Council looks forward to partnering with campus leadership on action steps pending their formal response.</p><p>Read the <a href="/staffcouncil/media/1931" rel="nofollow">full resolution</a> on our website.</p><p>You can direct your feedback and questions about the ongoing status of the recommended actions in the resolution directly to Campus Leadership through <a href="/buffinfo" rel="nofollow">Buff Info</a> or to Staff Council<span> via our&nbsp;</span><a href="/staffcouncil/contact-us/2025" rel="nofollow"><span>Contact Us Form</span></a><span>.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>In April 2025, Boulder Campus Staff Council adopted a resolution titled “Reaffirm and Commit Support for a Positive Work Environment for the Transgender, Intersex, Non-Binary Community.” </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:53:54 +0000 Angie Crews 2321 at /staffcouncil You’re Invited: Employee Appreciation Breakfast /staffcouncil/2025/10/28/youre-invited-employee-appreciation-breakfast <span>You’re Invited: Employee Appreciation Breakfast</span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-28T18:45:12-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 18:45">Tue, 10/28/2025 - 18:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/3%20-%20pancakes.png?h=e7ec6a43&amp;itok=HjsO81Mp" width="1200" height="800" alt="Pancakes "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/380"> Be represented. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>Mark your calendars!</span></p><p><span>You are warmly invited to attend the </span><a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/employee-appreciation-breakfast-thurs-december-11th" data-entity-type="external" rel="nofollow"><span><strong>Employee Appreciation Breakfast</strong></span></a><span> hosted by ƷSMӰƬ Staff Council in partnership with the Office of the Chancellor. Join us as we celebrate your hard work and dedication with a morning of good food, community, and gratitude.</span></p><p><span><strong>Date:</strong> Thurs. Dec. 11, 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>Time:</strong> 7:00am-9:30 am MT</span></p><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom</span></p><p><span><strong>Details: Buff OneCard required for admission,</strong> and donations of non-perishable food and personal care items (e.g., soap, toothpaste) will be collected on behalf of area pantries.</span></p><p><span>We hope to see you there!</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>You are warmly invited to attend the Employee Appreciation Breakfast hosted by ƷSMӰƬ Staff Council in partnership with the Office of the Chancellor on Dec 11th from 07:00 - 09:30 AM. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:45:12 +0000 Angie Crews 2320 at /staffcouncil Join Staff Council - Area 10 Vacancy /staffcouncil/2025/10/28/join-staff-council-area-10-vacancy <span>Join Staff Council - Area 10 Vacancy </span> <span><span>Angie Crews</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-28T17:12:39-06:00" title="Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 17:12">Tue, 10/28/2025 - 17:12</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/staffcouncil/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/join%20staff%20council.png?h=f3e42b6d&amp;itok=6UfZ8OlB" width="1200" height="800" alt="Hands raised to volunteer"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/380"> Be represented. </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/staffcouncil/taxonomy/term/681" hreflang="en">2025</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>Are you interested in supporting your fellow Research Faculty and having a voice in shared governance at ƷSMӰƬ?</span></p><p><span>Staff Council currently has an open seat for <strong>Area 10</strong>, which represents </span><em><span>Professional Research Assistants, Senior PRAs, Research Associates,</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Senior Research Associates</span></em><span>. This is a great opportunity to contribute to advocacy efforts, provide input on university projects and policies, and build relationships across campus.</span></p><p><span><strong>What does the role involve?</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Attending monthly Staff Council meetings on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Wednesday of the month from 12:15-2:15 pm MT.</span></li><li><span>Participating in at least one committee.</span></li><li><span>Communicating with Research Faculty colleagues to understand and represent their concerns.</span></li><li><span>Helping shape the priorities and direction of the university.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Time commitment:</strong> ~8-10 hours per month, which may occur during scheduled work hours. A letter requesting work release is sent to your supervisor.</span></p><p><span><strong>Term length:</strong> Flexible—ends June 2026 or June 2028, based on your interest. Contact us for details.</span></p><p><span>No prior experience is required—just a willingness to engage and represent your colleagues. Training and support are provided!</span></p><p><span>If you're interested or have questions, please contact the current&nbsp;</span><a href="/staffcouncil/staffcouncilrepresentatives" rel="nofollow"><span>Area 10 representatives</span></a><span> or the Staff Council Administrator at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:staffcouncil@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow"><span>staffcouncil@colorado.edu</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>We’d love to have more Research Faculty voices at the table—consider joining us!</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Are you interested in supporting your fellow Research Faculty and having a voice in shared governance at ƷSMӰƬ? Staff Council currently has an open seat for Area 10. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:12:39 +0000 Angie Crews 2319 at /staffcouncil