Culture and Community
The Department of Leadership and Programming works with campus leaders and units to foster a supportive campus culture, enhance leadership practices and advance initiatives with the campus community. Their resources include training, employee affinity groups and more.Ìý
One of the best ways to get involved at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï is through the CU Events Calendar and CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Today. The events calendar highlights lectures, workshops, performances, wellness and campus gatherings happening throughout the year; there is something for everyone! CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Today is our campus newsletter that keeps you informed about news, resources, and events.
Together, these two resources can help you connect and explore the campus to find meaningful ways to belong at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï.Ìý
Staff Council is a team of elected representatives from across CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï that advocates for staff and research faculty, advises campus leadership, and fosters connection through policies, initiatives and community-building events. They are essentially staff's "voice" on campus.Ìý
The °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Faculty Assembly (BFA) is proactively building engagement by putting in place initiatives that provide every member of the faculty with the opportunity to have their voice heard andÌýparticipate in building the CU community.
Faculty Affairs supports CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï faculty from hiring to retirement by providing guidance, resources, professional development and administrative support that help faculty thrive at the university.Ìý
CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Athletics is the go-to source of school spirit and community. It brings students, faculty and staff together through shared traditions and unforgettable game-day experiences. You can cheer alongside Chip, our buffalo mascot, or watch lead our football team onto the field. Employees receive on season tickets as well.Ìý
The University of Colorado, Office of System Administration, allows university staff and classified employees to use short-term paid administrative leave for volunteer work! There are always opportunities to give back--at the university and throughout the greater °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï community. Move-in and Fall Welcome, commencement, and the Basic Needs Center are a few examples of how to get involved.