91ÊÓƵ’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers wellness seminars and support groups focused on mental and emotional well being during challenging times. Programs provide practical tools participants can practice and apply to their daily lives.

Learn More and Register

Wellness Series Seminars

• The Jester and the Sage: Forming Connections Through Storytelling: Nov. 19 or Dec. 17

Work-Life Workshops

• Staying Fit Beyond the Gym: Nov. 10
• Refinancing Your Mortgage 101: Tips, Tricks and Benefits: Nov. 18
• Cultivating Holiday Ease: Dec. 2
• Planning Meals in the Modern World: Jan. 20

Support Groups

• Supervisors/ Managers Educational Support Group: Thursdays, Nov 5, 13, 19 & Dec. 3

Support groups are limited. Participants are encouraged to commit to meeting for all sessions in the series. 

All sessions are facilitated by FSAP counselors. Registration is required to receive the zoom invite.

For more information about each program and to register, visit the Self-Care Workshops page. FSAP is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community by providing free services to 91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. To learn more, visit he Faculty & Staff Assistance Program page. 

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91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff are invited to join Human Resources for a new series focused on actionable strategies for inclusive leadership. The purpose of Becoming an Inclusive Leader series is to provide supervisors, managers, and leaders at 91ÊÓƵ with the knowledge and skills to lead their teams to be more inclusive and equitable, as well as the ability to create a sense of belonging among team members. 91ÊÓƵ is committed to advancing the IDEA Plan and building an inclusive culture on campus. 

Learning Objectives

After completing the series, 91ÊÓƵ leaders will be able to: 

• Understand how their lived experiences, identities, biases, and leadership style influence their role as a supervisor/manager in creating an inclusive environment.  
• Select inclusive strategies to support a sense of belonging for their teams. 
• Apply inclusive practices to retain and engage direct reports. 
• Examine ways to increase their intercultural competence. 
• Develop inclusive habits for managing performance. 
• Design a making excellence inclusive plan to operationalize the IDEA Plan. 

Who Should Attend

This event is intended for any 91ÊÓƵ supervisor who wants to learn more about leading teams for inclusion.

Commitment

Becoming an Inclusive Leaders is a six-week series. Leaders will meet for six consecutive weeks for one hour from 1-2pm. The dates of the series:  

•  Date(s): November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 10, 17. 
•  Time: 1-2pm  
•  Location: Zoom   

Instructor

Lauren Harris, MS is the Training Manager for Organization and Employee Development in the Department of Human Resources at 91ÊÓƵ 

Cost

There is no cost for this course 

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91ÊÓƵ’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers wellness seminars and support groups focused on mental and emotional well being during challenging times. Programs provide practical tools participants can practice and apply to their daily lives.

Wellness Series Seminars

• Aug. 27: Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
• Sept.: Mindful Self-Care Practices to Approach Difficult Times

Work-Life Workshops

• Tuesdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 27: Yoga for Clarity and Calm
• Sept. 17: Home Improvement - What Remodel/Renovation Projects Provide the Greatest ROI

Support Groups

• Sept. 10,17, 20, Oct. 1: Supervisor's/ Manager's Support Group
• Sept. 17: The Jester and the Sage: Combating Social Isolation Through Storytelling

Support groups as limited. Participants are encouraged to commit to meeting for all sessions in the series. 

Learn More and Register

All sessions are facilitated by FSAP counselors. Registration is required to receive the zoom invite.

For more information about each program and to register, visit the Self-Care Workshops page. FSAP is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community by providing free services to 91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. To learn more, visit he Faculty & Staff Assistance Program page. 

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  Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager

Dates: Aug. 17 & 18
Time: 8:30 am-12:00 pm, each day
Virtual Session

For guaranteeing project management success, we’ve studied and learned from the Accredited Project Management Institute (PMI). Distilling their robust processes, we’ve blended their techniques with FranklinCovey’s 30 years of experience and timeless principles to equip people with the skills for consistent project success. 

Cost

• If this is your first FranklinCovey course since September 2019, the cost is $145.
• If you have already attended a FranklinCovey course since September 2019, there is no cost for this course. 

  Work-Life Balance While Working from Home

Dates: Aug. 19
Time: 12:00am-1:00pm
Virtual Session

A recent study suggests that workers in the U.S. have been working on average 3-hours longer since mid-March. This hour-long workshop goes into detail about the unique challenges to work-life balance we may be tasked with while working from home. You'll also learn immediately applicable tips to take back control of where and how you're allocating your valuable time and energy. 

Cost

There is no cost for this course

  Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Dates: Aug. 27
Time: 12:00am-1:00pm
Virtual Session

A global crisis may lead humans to behave, think, and feel in ways that may seem new to themselves, and those around them. A global crisis may also lead to changes in how relationships have worked in the past. These can be relationships you have with your family, friends, significant others, co-workers, neighbors, and with yourself. We may have been lead to believe that relationships take a lot of work, but in this workshop we will learn quick techniques to stay in healthy relationships with those around us, and with ourselves.

Cost

There is no cost for this course

  7 Habits of Highly Effective People 

Dates: Sept. 1,8, 15, 22
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Habits are powerful forces in our lives. They determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. As relevant today as when Stephen R. Covey first wrote them, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is based on principles of effectiveness that endure. 

Cost

$160

  Crucial Accountability

Dates: Sept. 2 & 3
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Building on the skills taught in Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability teaches a step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps, strengthening accountability, eliminating inconsistency, and reducing resentment. This course teaches:  

• Performance accountability - Participants learn how to talk about expectations in a way that yields two-way accountability and allows further progress to be made. 
• How to accelerate problem solving - Consistent application of the skills leads to faster problem solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution. 
• How to improve relationships & productivity - When issues are resolved and focus is restored, productivity increases, relationships are strengthened, and high-performance cultures are formed. 

Cost

$180

  CliftonStrengthsâ„¢ Introduction 

Dates: Sept. 17
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am 
Virtual Session

CliftonStrengthsâ„¢ Introduction seminar provides an opportunity for 91ÊÓƵ employees to identify their natural talents by taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment. During this interactive workshop participants will learn to develop their talents into strengths. These strengths will allow participants to continue developing in their career and enhance working relationships.

Cost

If you have not completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, the cost is $12. If you have already completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, there is no cost for this course. 

  CliftonStrengthsâ„¢ in Supervision

Dates: Sept. 17
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm 
Virtual Session

 conducted by Gallup, managers and supervisors account for at least 70% variance in employee engagement scores. With less than one-third of Americans engaged in their jobs in any given year, it’s important for supervisors to maintain consistent communication with their employees and help them develop through their strengths. Attend this interactive session to understand how to apply supervision strengths-based supervision strategies, create a culture of trust and conversation built around what people do best and create a shared language to discuss progress, evaluations, and employee successes.

Cost

If you have not completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, the cost is $12. If you have already completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, there is no cost for this course. 

  CliftonStrengthsâ„¢ in One-on-One Conversations

Dates: Sept. 23
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 am 
Virtual Session

This interactive CliftonStrengths in one-on-one conversations will expand participants’ knowledge of all 34 talents to become champions to strengths in others.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of holding a successful one-on-one strengths-based conversation. Skills practiced in this workshop will help participants hold conversations with peers, teams or employees to help them aim their talents to accomplish a specific goal.

Cost

If you have not completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, the cost is $12. If you have already completed the CliftonStrengths Assessment, there is no cost for this course. 

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Application deadline: By 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020.
 

Since 1987, the University Perspective (UP) program has developed and deepened the leadership capacity of staff on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. Participants gain firsthand knowledge of the university through meetings with senior leaders on the Boulder campus and each of the other three campuses in the CU System and the CU System Office. The program is sponsored by Organizational and Employee Development (OED) in the Department of Human Resources. Applications are being accepted for the 2020-21 program.  

Learn more about the UP Program

Program Information 

Duration: The University Perspective program is a nine-month program that runs from September 2020 through May 2021. 

Format: Due to COVID-19, we anticipate that all University Perspective program activities for the coming academic year will be virtual.  

Schedule: The  is posted on the HR Website. Please review the schedule prior applying to ensure your availability for program activities. (Some sessions are still being scheduled. Keep checking the website for the most accurate scheduled dates.)  

How to Apply 

Completed applications must be received by Monday, August 24 at 11:59 p.m. The University Perspective Application will be submitted via a . No additional letters or documentation besides the application will be required or accepted. 

Applications will be reviewed, and final selections made by the applicant’s divisional leadership. The University Perspective program manager will notify applicants of their application status in early September. 

What We Require 

• Be a staff member at 91ÊÓƵ  
• Have support of immediate supervisor to participate in the program 
• Be able to fully participate in all program sessions (estimated to be a time commitment of 4 to 8 hours per month from September 2020 through May 2021) 

What We Would Like You to Have 

Ideal candidates for this program possess one or more of these characteristics: 

• Current and emerging leaders who are advancing in their career  
• Mid and higher-level managers who have come to the university from outside higher education 
• Experienced professionals prepared to learn about and appreciate how the university functions as a complex organization, and how their role relates and contributes to the organization 

Who to Contact 

For questions, contact the University Perspective Program Manager: 

Lisa Nelson 
Senior Training and Development Specialist 
Department of Human Resources
lisa.nelson@Colorado.EDU 
p. 303-735-8335 

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91ÊÓƵ’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering weekly wellness seminars and support groups in August focused on mental and emotional well being during challenging times. Programs provide practical tools participants can practice and apply to their daily lives.

Wellness Series Seminars

• August 19: Work-life Balance While Working From Home
• August 27: Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Work-Life Workshops

• August 5: Home Improvement- What Remodel/Renovation Projects Provide the Greatest Return on Investment

Support Groups

• August 4,11,18,25: Supervisor's/ Manager's Support Group
• August 20: The Jester and the Sage: Combating Social Isolation Through Storytelling

Support groups as limited. Participants are encouraged to commit to meeting for all sessions in the series. 

Learn More and Register

All sessions are facilitated by FSAP counselors. Registration is required to receive the zoom invite.

For more information about each program and to register, visit the Self-Care Workshops page. FSAP is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community by providing free services to 91ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. To learn more, visit he Faculty & Staff Assistance Program page. 

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The role of the supervisor has shifted in the past three months. Supervisors are now tasked with leading teams virtually, supporting the psychological needs of employees during a pandemic, and continuing to support the teaching, learning and research mission of 91ÊÓƵ. The Supervisors How-To Series will provide leaders with relevant strategies to apply right now to increase their effectiveness. Four 60 minutes sessions will be offered over four consecutive weeks. While supervisors can register for any of these sessions, it is recommended that you complete all four. 

Participants will learn how to: 

• Align employee, performance, and department goals in uncertain and constantly changing times 
• Drive strategy through and with teams by leveraging technology and engagement  
• Build trust and resiliency virtually for you and your employee(s) 
• Rethink feedback and accountability for today's reality  

Sessions

• July 14, noon-1pm, Aligning Goals

• July 21, noon-1pm, Driving Strategy

• July 28, noon-1pm, Building Trust

• August 4 noon-1pm, Rethinking Feedback

Course Instructor: 

Lauren Harris, MS is the Training & Development Manager for Organization and Employee Development in the Department of Human Resources at 91ÊÓƵ. 

For questions, contact lauren.m.harris@colorado.edu. 

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Learn about the tuition assistance benefit from the 91ÊÓƵ Bursar's Office. This session will provide information about the opportunity for employees/dependents to take classes using the Tuition Waiver Benefit. The presentation will include what is required to utilize the benefit, who is eligible and the financial benefit the university provides.

At the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand what the tuition assistance benefit is, who is eligible, and benefit requirements.
• Be aware of the steps to participate in the benefit. 

Session Information 

Friday, July 17
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual, you will receive zoom information after registering. 

The CU Discover series is a component of the comprehensive, year-long onboarding program offered to new employees at 91ÊÓƵ. The series builds upon the foundation set during the New Employee Welcome Experience and offers opportunities to learn more about the values, mission, operations and initiatives of the 91ÊÓƵ campus.  Learn more about the CU Discover Series. 

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  FranklinCovey: The 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team

Dates: July 7 & 9
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Supervisors and managers make a significant impact on employee productivity and engagement, innovation, and performance. They are the creators and carriers of culture for their teams and directly influence whether top talent stays or leaves. Their role has always been tough and today’s realities make the role even tougher. Both new and experienced supervisors and managers can struggle when it comes to excelling at leading teams in today’s workplace. In this course, participants will learn six practices that, when consistently applied, will increase the ability to lead others.

Cost

• If this is your first FranklinCovey course since September 1, 2019: $110 (Cost includes All Access Pass)
• If you have attended one or more FranklinCovey courses since September 1, 2019: No Cost

Facilitator(s): Lisa Nelson, JD, Senior Training and Development Specialist and Alyssa Willet, Training and Development Specialist

  Emotional Intelligence

Dates: July 13 & 20
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. EI has been shown to increase job performance, productivity, and personal excellence.

Cost: There is no cost for this course. 

Facilitator(s): Lisa Nelson, JD, Senior Training and Development Specialist and Alyssa Willet, Training and Development Specialist

  Change Management for Managers

Dates: July 14, 15 & 16
​Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Prosci Change Management for Managers provides managers and supervisors with tools and skills to understand change theory, facilitate change processes, and successfully lead teams through change. This workshop is critical for managers whose departments are planning change or in the process of change. Participants receive a comprehensive toolkit and materials.

Cost: $350

Facilitator: Mike Murray, MLIR, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives

  FranklinCovey: The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership

Dates: July 22, 29, August 5, 12
​Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Every day leaders are making countless decisions and facing problems they’ve never encountered before. What worked yesterday can change overnight. The rewards are great for those who can lead a team to consistently achieve extraordinary results. So how can leaders stay ahead of the curve and differentiate themselves and their teams when so much is changing so quickly? The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership develops the roles leaders play that are highly predictive of success.

Cost: 

• If this is your first FranklinCovey course since September 1, 2019: $110 (Cost includes All Access Pass)
• If you have attended one or more FranklinCovey courses since September 1, 2019: No Cost

Facilitator(s): Lauren Harris, MS, CPTM, Training Manager and Lisa Nelson, JD, Senior Training and Development Specialist

  Crucial Conversations

Dates: August 4, 6, 11, 13
​Time: 9:00 am -11:00 am AND 1:00 - 3:00 pm, each day
Virtual Session

Crucial Conversations is a two-day course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics – at all levels of the organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment.

Cost: $250

Facilitator(s): Lauren Harris, MS, CPTM, Training Manager and Alyssa Willet, Training and Development Specialist

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Employee Management and Compliance Essentials (EMCE) provides a comprehensive overview for managers and supervisors of legal guidelines, campus policies, and CU-Boulder practices related to employee management and development. This blended learning opportunity will include both self-paced and live online sessions. The live-online sessions include interactive workshops on performance management and addressing discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The self-paced online modules, ranging from ten to thirty minutes in length, cover essential topics in managing people including hiring and compensation processes, the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), progressive discipline processes, and policy framework at 91ÊÓƵ.

Learners can expect a participatory online environment including engaging in break out rooms, sharing in pairs and small groups, reflection activities, and responding to questions in the chat function of Zoom.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is for anyone who supervises professional staff at the University.

Upcoming Sessions

Blended Series One

• Live Online Zoom Sessions: June 10 & June 30: 9-11am & 2:30-4pm each day, Zoom
• Online Self-Paced Module Work: Between June 10 and June 30

Blended Series Two

• Live Online Zoom Sessions: July 8 & July 30: 9-11am & 2:30-4pm, each day, Zoom
• Online Self-Paced Module Work: Between July 8 and July 30

Instructors

The blended course is taught by OED Trainers and HR/Campus Subject Matter Experts.

Cost

There is no cost for this course.

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