Resources for Student Life Staff

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As a staff member of the Division of Student Life, you are a valued part of our team. We are committed to providing an excellent staff experience through positive staff engagement. Review resources for Student Life staff including our four key commitments, engagement opportunities, Shared Services and more.

Staff Engagement

Between engagement programs, events and more, there are many ways for staff to get involved and connect with colleagues in the Division of Student Life.

Engagement events and programs are open to all Student Life staff.

Get involved! 

Shared Services 

There are several departments who provide support and guidance for the division. These include Student Life Center for Assessment, Insight and Research; Business Services; Finance; Student Life Employee Experience; Student Life Technology Solutions; Marketing and Communication; Policy and Compliance; and Project Management. 

Learn about Shared Services 

Budget & Spending Guidelines

These guidelines were developed to align with the guidance in CU’s Propriety of Expenses APS. Staff must log in to Confluence to learn more.

View the guidelines 

Our key commitments in Student Life

 

We are committed to creating a student-centered environment through

  • Intentional programming and services
  • Physical and virtual spaces
  • Health and wellness
  • Processes and business operations that put students first

 

We are committed to equity, inclusion and social justice through

  • Our language and actions
  • Educational programming
  • Hiring, recruitment and retention practices
  • Decision making 

 

We are committed to delivering an excellent staff experience through

  • Being good colleagues
  • High level responsiveness
  • Serving as role models
  • Hiring, recruiting and retaining the best talent

 

We are committed to shared services and a financial strategy that provides long-term sustainability through

  • Supporting shared services and providing quality support to departments
  • Identifying best practices and developing guidelines utilized across the division
  • Understanding the current and preparing for the future financial landscape within higher education
  • Being good stewards of resources


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Stay current on division news

Division-wide communications
All Student Life staff receive regular division communications and opportunities to learn more. New staff are added to the Student Life email list on a monthly basis. These include:

  • SL Insider newsletter: 2 times per month
  • Mulling it Over newsletter: 1-2 times per month 

​All-staff meetings
Division all-staff meetings (formerly called Town Halls) are held several times throughout the year. Student Life staff have the opportunity to hear from division and campus leadership, learn more about key topics and interact with fellow staff members.

Professional Development Opportunities

Resources for supervisors

Learn more about performance management, alternate work schedule guidance, staff engagement and more.