Announcements & Deadlines

Compliance Week: Why it matters

Megan Maneval — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Compliance Week: Why it matters Megan Maneval Mon, 09/15/2025 - 00:00

Each September, 51�Թ�� partners across campus to deliver Compliance Week—a coordinated series of messages about the policies and resources that keep our community safe, ethical and connected. Over the coming days, you’ll receive eMemos on key topics such as student privacy, voter registration, alcohol and other drugs, and the Annual Security Report.

Why it matters

At 51�Թ��, successful Buffs thrive in an environment built on respect, integrity and accountability. Compliance safeguards the integrity of our research, supports a safe and inclusive campus where everyone can succeed, and sustains our shared values over the long term. By learning and following these policies, we demonstrate how Buffs collaborate to protect opportunity and well-being for all.

Campus resource: OCEP

The Office of Compliance, Ethics and Policy (OCEP) provides leadership across the university to strengthen accountability, manage risks proactively and support compliance through training, communication and reporting.

Simplifying reporting: 1 page for all concerns

As part of Compliance Week 2025, 51�Թ�� is highlighting the updated reporting website—a single, accessible location for reporting compliance, ethics and policy concerns. This tool makes it easier for students, faculty and staff to raise concerns, while ensuring reports are directed quickly and consistently to the correct offices. The new site reflects our commitment to transparency, collaboration and a culture of trust.

Join the Education Series

OCEP will host the next session in its Compliance, Ethics and Policy Education Series on Thursday, Oct. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom, featuring Conor Waladay, OIT’s AI program manager. This session will explore the intersection of compliance and artificial intelligence at 51�Թ��, highlighting emerging risks, responsibilities and opportunities for higher education in the era of AI. Register here.

Learn more about the Education Series and register for upcoming events.

Over the coming days, you can expect to receive e-memos about topics such as student privacy, voter registration, alcohol and other drugs, the Annual Security Report and more.

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RIO awards Distinguished Research Lectureships for 2025–26

Megan Maneval — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:45:57 +0000

RIO awards Distinguished Research Lectureships for 2025–26 Megan Maneval Thu, 09/11/2025 - 09:45

The Research & Innovation Office announced that Dan Doak and Alexis Templeton have been recognized with Distinguished Research Lectureships, which are among the most esteemed honors bestowed by the faculty upon a faculty member at 51�Թ��.

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Take this year's Constitution Day quiz

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Take this year's Constitution Day quiz Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 09/11/2025 - 08:00

How well do you know the Constitution? Test your knowledge by taking this year's Constitution Day quiz!

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Apply for the RIO Faculty Fellows program

Megan Maneval — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:43:28 +0000

Apply for the RIO Faculty Fellows program Megan Maneval Tue, 09/09/2025 - 13:43

Research & Innovation Office Faculty Fellows applications are open for the 2026 cohort and will be accepted through Oct. 31. Selections will be announced in November.

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Faculty Leadership Institute welcomes 15 fellows

Megan Maneval — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:32:15 +0000

Faculty Leadership Institute welcomes 15 fellows Megan Maneval Tue, 09/09/2025 - 13:32

The Office of Faculty Affairs is pleased to welcome the 2025–26 cohort of the  Faculty Leadership Institute (FLI) fellows, joining a network of 175 faculty participants since the program's inception in 2013.

Through mentorship, leadership workshops and yearlong cohort activities, FLI provides rising leaders with opportunities to connect with senior campus leaders and cultivate sustained networks of support. Lessons from last spring’s leadership conversations—spanning the importance of presence, relationships and adaptability—continue to guide how fellows advance and develop as scholars, educators and leaders.

At its core, FLI is about more than leadership training—it builds community. By bringing together faculty from across campus, the program strengthens connections across academic units and disciplines while preparing the next generation of 51�Թ�� academic leaders.

Congratulations to those named as part of this year’s FLI cohort:

Melissa Cantrell, Associate Professor, University Libraries

Angie Chuang, Associate Professor, Journalism

Neal Evers, Teaching Associate Professor, Environmental Design

John Farnsworth, Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences

Kate Fischer, Associate Teaching Professor, Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Programs (RAP)

Azza Kamal, Associate Teaching Professor, Environmental Design

Zachary Kilpatrick, Associate Professor, Applied Mathematics

Xiang Li, Associate Professor, University Libraries

Srinivas Parinandi, Associate Professor, Political Science

Jeremy Reger, Associate Professor, Music

Alice Reznickova, Associate Teaching Professor, Masters of the Environment Program

Alexandra Siegel, Associate Professor, Political Science

Ross Taylor, Associate Professor, Journalism

Lizzy Trower, Associate Professor, Geological Sciences

Terri S. Wilson, Associate Professor, Education

The Office of Faculty Affairs is pleased to welcome the 2025–26 cohort of the  Faculty Leadership Institute fellows, joining a network of 175 faculty participants since the program's inception in 2013.

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3 HR updates to know

Megan Maneval — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:33:10 +0000

3 HR updates to know Megan Maneval Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:33

As the 2025–26 academic year commences, campus Human Resources has a trio of updates to share related to compensation increases, performance management and the HR Blueprint.

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Colorado Law's Govind Persad named National Academy of Medicine fellow

Megan Maneval — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:51:16 +0000

Colorado Law's Govind Persad named National Academy of Medicine fellow Megan Maneval Thu, 09/04/2025 - 10:51

Professor Govind Persad has been selected for a fellowship that is among the most prestigious opportunities in the field of bioethics, recognizing Persad as a rising thought leader shaping national conversations on ethics, law and health policy.

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Buff Bus evolves: Marine Street Express goes on demand

Megan Maneval — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:51:09 +0000

Buff Bus evolves: Marine Street Express goes on demand Megan Maneval Thu, 09/04/2025 - 09:51

This fall, 51�Թ��’s Buff Bus system is rolling out a major update designed to make campus transit more efficient, flexible and accessible for all riders.

On Oct. 1, the Marine Street Express will be replaced by a new on-demand transit service powered by Via. This service will allow riders to request rides between eight designated stops across campus using a new mobile app (coming soon). Riders will be able to select their pickup and drop-off locations, choose a departure time (ASAP or scheduled) and receive real-time wait estimates.

Stops

Stops will include:

Euclid Avenue and 18th Street (across from the CASE building)
C4C westbound (Regent Drive, south side of the Center for Community)
C4C eastbound (Regent Drive, across from the Center for Community)
Regent at Lot 436 (Regent Drive, across from the engineering building)
Marine Street Science Center (3394 Marine St.)
OIT (East Campus Computing Center) 3760 Marine St.)
CINC (Center for Innovation and Creativity) (1777 Exposition Drive)
Distribution Center and 51�Թ�� Surplus Store (3300 Walnut St.)

This new service is ADA accessible and designed to offer broader coverage to our East Campus locations than the current fixed-route system.

Why it matters

These changes are part of 51�Թ��’s ongoing commitment to smarter, more sustainable campus mobility. The new on-demand model:

Reduces per-boarding costs
Increases rider flexibility
Supports accessibility with ADA-compliant vehicles
Aligns with sustainability goals through EV integration

What to expect

QR codes will be posted at stops for easy app access.
Buff Ride stickers on the sides of the Via vehicles will help riders identify Buff Ride vehicles.
Transit app and campus map updates soon will reflect the new service.
Internal communications will be sent to building proctors and departments along the Marine Street corridor.

In addition to these changes, updates to the Williams Village route are posted online. The Stampede and Bear Creek Express routes remain unchanged.

Stay tuned for more details as the semester approaches. For Buff Bus questions contact Buff Bus Services at transportationsvcs@colorado.edu. For accessibility support contact Disability Services at dsinfo@colorado.edu.

51�Թ��'s Marine Street Express route will transition to a flexible, ADA-accessible on-demand service this fall, offering riders app-based access to key campus locations and marking a major step forward in sustainable, user-centered transit.

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Doctoral student earns Department of Defense fellowship

Megan Maneval — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:54:10 +0000

Doctoral student earns Department of Defense fellowship Megan Maneval Fri, 08/29/2025 - 09:54

College of Engineering and Applied Science

Lorin Achey has earned the prestigious 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship for her promising research in robotic perception systems.

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Excellence in Leadership Program launches 25th cohort of 51�Թ�� faculty, staff

Megan Maneval — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:28:11 +0000

Excellence in Leadership Program launches 25th cohort of 51�Թ�� faculty, staff Megan Maneval Wed, 08/27/2025 - 07:28

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources are pleased to announce the newest 51�Թ�� fellows selected for the CU Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP), hosted by the CU system Employee Services office. Now in its 25th year, the program brings together high-performing faculty and staff from across the four CU campuses and system office to enhance their leadership potential.

Please join us in congratulating the 14 faculty and staff selected for the 2025–26 cohort:

Alaa Ahmed, Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Elina Day, Assistant Dean of Budget & Finance, College of Communication, Media, Design & Information
Phil Fernbach, Chair and Professor, Marketing
Stephanie Gillin, Associate Dean for Administration & Finance, Leeds School of Business
Jennifer Ho, Director, Center for Humanities & the Arts and Professor, Ethnic Studies
Bri-Mathias Hodge, Associate Chair and Professor, Electrical, Computing & Energy Engineering
Meg Hohnholt, Assistant Director of Design & Construction, Infrastructure & Resilience
Dejun “Tony” Kong, Program Director of the Organizational, Leadership & Information Analytics PhD and Professor, Organizational Leadership & Information Analytics
Suzanne Magnanini, Chair and Associate Professor, French & Italian
Lauren Petersen, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Chancellor
Stacey Schulte, Chair and Teaching Professor, Environmental Design
Bryan Semaan, Chair and Associate Professor, Information Science
Kellen Short, Director of Executive Communications, Strategic Relations and Communications
Regina Tirella, Senior Director of Support and Safety Measures & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Office of Institutional Equity & Compliance

Over the coming academic year, these fellows will take part in monthly sessions with senior campus leaders and with the broader ELP cohort. Through these experiences, they will gain greater understanding of how CU functions as an organization, build community with other campus leaders and improve their leadership capabilities within our diverse university environment.

More than 200 51�Թ�� faculty and staff have taken part in this esteemed program, made possible through the support of the provost and the senior vice chancellor for operations. Merinda McLure, faculty director of academic leadership development in the Office of Faculty Affairs, and Kristin Martina, organizational development consultant with Campus Human Resources, serve as 51�Թ�� liaisons for the ELP.

Reflecting on her experience as a 2024–25 fellow, dean and vice provost of undergraduate education Erika Randall shared:

“ELP was more than a leadership program—it was an affirmation of commitment to the bigger picture of my work—to create community, to support students, to maximize my personal capacity and to embrace gratitude, recognition, clarity and joy as tools for team capacity building. Most importantly, it placed myself among and within a constellation of brilliant and diverse humans and leaders, learning from one another as we challenged ourselves to stay playful and committed to caring for staff, faculty, students and ourselves.”

Building on that perspective, McLure added:

“The ELP provides fellows with a unique opportunity to forge relationships with peers and senior leaders across our CU institutions. Participants consistently share how the program broadens their understanding of the CU system as a whole and underscores the impact of strong leadership on the success of each campus.”

These reflections highlight the value of the Excellence in Leadership Program and set high expectations for the incoming 2025–26 cohort, who are poised to build on their leadership skills to make a greater impact at 51�Թ��.

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Human Resources are pleased to announce the newest fellows selected for the CU Excellence in Leadership Program.

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