Faculty Staff

DEI Surveys for Employees

On behalf of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

You are invited to participate in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey at CSU Pueblo.

This survey is intended to develop a baseline/benchmark understanding of the university’s engagement with DEI efforts to date. This survey centers around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Access, Accessibility (DEIBA); please note that the acronym DEIBA is used several times throughout the survey. The survey asks you to share important, though sensitive, demographic info including gender identity, race, and ethnicity; this survey is anonymous and optional. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be available from April 17-24.

UPDATE NASH Equity Action Framework Campus-wide Working Sessions: Session #1 Wednesday, April 17 9 am – 12 pm Cottonwood – Practice 1 - 3  9 am - 10 am Practice 1 10 am - 11 am Practice 2 11 am - 12 pm Practice 3 Please join whenever and for however long you are able. 

UPDATE DEIBA Professional Development Certificate Campus-wide Working Sessions: 

Join us for as long as you are able.

Students

DEI Surveys for Students

On behalf of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

You are invited to participate in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Survey at CSU Pueblo.

This survey is intended to develop a baseline/benchmark understanding of the university’s engagement with DEI efforts to date.

This survey centers around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Access, Accessibility (DEIBA); please note that the acronym DEIBA is used several times throughout the survey. This survey also asks for important, though sensitive, demographic information from you, including gender identity, race, and ethnicity; the survey is anonymous and optional. The survey takes only 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be live and available from April 17-24.

With a high participation rate, we can confidently take actions that focus on making life at CSU Pueblo more inclusive and equitable for all. Should you have any questions, please reach out.

Faculty Staff

Search & Screen Committee and Chair Training

On behalf of HRIE

This is the training required for search and screen committee members. Due to the large number of employees who have previously attended, we are now only offering this session one time per month, so be sure to attend. This session will be held remotely using the Zoom link listed below. The first hour and 1/2 is for all committee members. The last 1/2 hour is additional training required for those who wish to serve as a committee chair. Please email Maggie Miller at margaret.miller@csupueblo.edu if you have any questions. All are welcome to attend. No registration is required. Attendance will be taken. Thank you!

Faculty Staff

Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon

On behalf of Offices of the President, Provost, Chief Financial Officer, VP of Enrollment Management and VP Of Operations & Advancement

You are cordially invited to the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, April 25 from 11:30am to 2:00pm in the Occhiato Student Center Ballroom. The event will recognize the university awards for Faculty Excellence, Outstanding Faculty, Classified Staff and Professional Employees, Student Choice Award, Service and New Retirees. No RSVP's are required.

Faculty Staff

What Is Shared Governance?

On behalf of AAUP

The next meeting of the CSU Pueblo chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on Thursday, April 25th from 2-3:30PM in LARC 108 will revolve around a presentation on shared governance between university administrations and their faculty. The AAUP invented this concept over a century ago, and its national in-house expert on shared governance, Mike De Cesare, will be appearing via Zoom to tell us about what it is and how it is being applied on campuses across the country. We will also have an update on our ongoing efforts to increase faculty raises for next year. Everyone who teaches at CSU Pueblo is welcome to attend.

Students Faculty Staff

Passover Seder Meal

On behalf of the Center for Student Support & Advocacy

ABOUT PASSOVER SEDER

Passover is an eight-day celebration that marks the liberation of the children of Israel from bondage and their subsequent exodus from Egypt. Passover Seder is a meal following a specific ritual order retelling the story of the exodus. Passover Seder includes prayers, songs, and special food and is one of the most commonly observed Jewish practices.

Join us for a Passover Seder meal and learn more about its symbolism, the customs, and traditions. Bill Redmond-Palmer, will lead an inclusive Seder meal for students, faculty, staff, and community!

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Andruw Larimore’s Jr Recital

On behalf of Music Department

Andruw Larimore's Junior Recital will bring you beautiful classical guitar pieces like the Romanza and La Volta. With also many Jazz Standards of solo arrangements like The Girl From Ipanema and playing with a Jazz Combo of Gavin Grant, Mychael Jones, and Gerad Ortiz for Take Five and When You Wish Upon a Star. Also, played and sang The Beatles Classic, Yesterday, accompanied by the Yesterday String Trio of Jordan Zhang, Jackie Chong, and Aaron Fanning. Hope enjoys the night of great music in the worlds of classical and jazz music.

Students Faculty Staff

Research and User Services/CHEN Librarian Candidate Campus Presentation

On behalf of Library Services

Please join the Candidate for his/her open campus presentation. Includes a presentation and brief question and answer session. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

Clarinet Choir Concert

On behalf of Music Department

Please join the CSUP Clarinet Choir for our final concert of the school year! You will hear all of the members of the clarinet family, from the tiny Eb clarinet down to the giant contrabass clarinet. Our ensemble is comprised of music majors, music minors, other university students and community members.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Wind Ensemble Concert

On behalf of Music Department

The CSUP Wind Ensemble will conclude the 2023-24 Academic year with a Spring Concert this Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 7pm in Hoag Hall. Works to be presented include Ralph Vaughan Williams', "English Folk Song Suite", a piece that is now 100 years old. Other works include Frank Ticheli's "An American Elegy." This piece was commissioned after the Columbine tragedy in memory of those who lost their lives and to honor the survivors. The wind ensemble presents the piece at the 25-year anniversary of the tragedy. The final piece on the program is a tour-de-force by Julie Giroux called "Khan." Advanced Conducting students Hannah Sin-Purnell and Josh Janitell will conduct on the program. The performance will reflect a wide range of emotions and settings.

Students Faculty Staff

CPR Certification

On behalf of HSHM

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Open to all CSUP students, faculty, and staff

Choose one time:

Friday April 12, 2024 from 11:30am-3:30pm

Friday April 19, 2024 from 11:30am-3:30pm

Monday April 29, 2024 from 12:30-4:30pm

Please sign up for one of these times with the QR code. We will meet in Massari PE 239. Be sure to wear clothing to be active in, bring water, snacks, $20 cash or Venmo, limit 10 people each session. There will be instruction, videos, practice, and evaluation with practical skills and a written test. Notify kerri.johnson@csupueblo with questions or accommodations.

Staff

Classified Open Enrollment

On behalf of Human Resources

The State of Colorado’s FY 2024-25 OE begins on April 9 and ends on April 29, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. MT. This year, OE is passive, meaning if employees don't make changes to their benefits, their current benefits elections will roll into the next plan year, except for FSAs which require a new election each year. 

ALL employees should verify their benefits in benefitsolver (our access code is “soc”). The selections in benefitsolver will remain the employee’s benefits elections for the upcoming year. Changes are only allowed in limited circumstances after open enrollment is complete. Please contact Loretta McDaniel in Human Resources with any questions. 

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: 2024 Tempered Steel Release Party

On behalf of English

Join us for a reading and party to celebrate the latest edition of Tempered Steel. Refreshments will be served.

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Meet The Research

On behalf of Sociology/Criminology Club

Dr. Eddie Lucero will delve into the importance of local elections and their impact on voter turnout. 

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training Available in April!

On behalf of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encourages faculty and staff to engage with numerous professional development opportunities, days of awareness, campus events, local area events, programming, learning opportunities, and articles this month.

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Recognizing Neurodiversity in April!

On behalf of Disability Resources

Colorado State University Pueblo strives to create an environment that is welcoming to people of all abilities. We seek to dismantle barriers to equal opportunity, and embrace the diversity within disability as well as the variety of intersections with other social identities.

Each month, CSUP Disability Resources brings recognition to particular areas of accessibility, and provides resources to encourage equal access within our community. For April, we spotlight neurodiversity and provide community resources, information, and screening resources.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees 

NEW: HELP BUILD OUR CAMPUS LABYRINTH!

On behalf of CHASS and CHEN

Stop by on Wednesday May 1st between 12:30-4:00 and place a couple of rocks in the labyrinth path! This beautiful community-centered event will allow us to build a soothing contemplative space on our campus for everyone to use!

Dr. Carol Foust and Dr. Alegría will facilitate the construction, and we will have snacks for all!

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Summer 2024 Graduation Contract Due Date

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

The due date for Spring 2024 graduation contracts is 5:00 p.m. on 06/07/24. Contracts may still be submitted after this date, however a $25 late fee will automatically be assessed and placed on the student bill.

All contracts should be sent to the designated email: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu.

Electronic contracts should be sent individually, with the student’s last name, first name and Net ID ONLY in the subject line. 

If you must send group emails please ensure they are grouped by the current Academic Credential Analyst alphabet split:

A-E: Katelyn Martinez

F-L: David Carleo

M-R: Kayla Medina

S-Z: Melissa Marquez

PLEASE DO NOT SEND DUPLICATE COPIES OF CONTRACTS IN EITHER ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT, AS THIS CREATES CONFUSION AND HINDERS THE ENTRY PROCESS.

Please review the following common issues on all graduation contracts before submission:

• Intended semester for graduation, catalog year, degree intent and all major(s), emphasis area(s) and minor(s) are correct and reflect what is in Banner and on DARS audit. 

 • All DARS audit deficiencies noted are fixed PRIOR to contract submission. (Exceptions and petitions must be reflected on the DARS audit prior to submission.)

• ALL required signatures are present. 

All contracts are reviewed before being placed in the degree conferral queue. If any of the above issues are found, the contract will be returned for corrections before being placed in the queue.

Please note that degree conferral and participation in the commencement ceremony follow separate processes and deadlines. The information in this announcement refers solely to degree conferral. Information regarding the commencement ceremony can be found at https://www.csupueblo.edu/commencement/index.html or by emailing commencement@csupueblo.edu. 

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

Student Spring Pottery Sale

On behalf of Art and Creative Media

Please join us for our student Spring Pottery Sale. Thursday May 2, 2024 in the LARC foyer from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Faculty Staff 

NEW: Final Grade Entry and Grade Change Form Training

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

Are you a new faculty member or do you need a quick refresher on how to enter final grades using Self-Service Banner (SSB)? Do you have questions about the Grade Change Form?

With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, The Registrar’s Office will be hosting a live training on these topics via Zoom on Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm. We will show a demonstration of entering final grades as well as discussing the Grade Change form. If you cannot attend, the training will be recorded and uploaded to the Banner Professional Learning module in Blackboard.

Students Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Bonsai Exhibit

On behalf of Creative Wellness Minor

Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy learning more about Bonsai and Shitakusa at the May 1-May 2 Bonsai Exhibit at the CSU Pueblo Library Lobby. 

Bring questions and learn about the "Introduction to Bonsai" CW491 Seminar offered for 1 credit this Fall!

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Brain Breaks 2024

On behalf of MAPS Center for STEM Support

Not only is May finals and graduation, but also Mental Health Awareness Month! The US has observed this month since 1949 and to celebrate the Center for STEM Support and Wolfpack Counseling invite you to raise awareness with us and show that #StudentsBreakStigma. 

See the flyer below for a full list of events and details! Contact Shelby Bitz (shelby.bitz@csupueblo.edu) or Molly Becker (molly.becker@csupueblo.edu) for more information.

Faculty Staff Retirees Community Partners

NEW: Retirement Reception for Judy Baca

On behalf of Social Work

One celebration for Judy Baca is not enough! Please join the Department of Social Work to fete Judy for 40+ years of service to the institution, college, department, and community! Light hors d'oeuvres will be served in the breakroom in the CIHHI area, second floor, on May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm. This celebration is in addition to the Chicano Studies celebration on Wednesday, May 1st. We hope to see you at both events!

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Provost Open Office Hours

On behalf of the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Provost and Executive VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Gail Mackin is hosting open office hours in the LINC Lounge (LARC, 2nd floor) on Tuesday, May 7 from 3:00 to 4:30pm. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to visit during this time. In order to allow the opportunity to start a discussion with Dr. Mackin, conversations will need to be limited to a 20 minute session for each guest.  

Students Faculty Staff 

NEW: Spring 2024 Graduation Contract Final Due Date

On behalf of the Registrar’s Office

The final due date for graduation and certificate contracts to be submitted either electronically or via hard copy to the Registrar’s Office is Friday, May 10th at 4:00 p.m. with a $25 late fee, payable to the Cashier.                                                                                             

Please note the email address for electronic submission of graduation contracts: graduationcontracts@csupueblo.edu.

Please review the following common issues on all graduation contracts before submission:

• Intended semester for graduation, degree intent and all major(s), emphasis area(s) and minor(s) are correct and reflect what is in Banner and on DARS audit. 

 • All DARS audit deficiencies noted are fixed prior to contract submission. (Exceptions and petitions must be reflected on the DARS audit prior to submission.)

• ALL required signatures are present. We are unable to accept email approval of graduation contracts in lieu of signatures. 

 • A current “green” DARS audit is attached and reflects accurate student enrollment information. For electronic contract submission please save the audit as a pdf and attach it to the email.

All contracts are reviewed before being placed in the degree conferral queue. If any of the above issues are found, the contract will be returned and due to the lateness in the semester may require filing the contract for a later term.

Students Faculty Staff

Finals Week Extended Hours

On behalf of Testing Center

The Testing Center will be open extended hours for finals week (May 6th through May 10th). The hours will be Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students should schedule appointments early as space is limited.

Faculty Staff 

NEW: CSU Pueblo Email Signature Announcement

On behalf of MCCR

MCCR kindly reminds you to adhere to our signature guidelines to ensure consistency and professionalism in all communications. Your attention to detail in maintaining a unified visual identity does more than just align with our aesthetic standards; it reinforces our brand's integrity and reliability in every interaction.

To avoid these issues and maintain our brand image, we ask for your cooperation in updating your email signature to match the official university template here. If you have not yet received the guidelines or need assistance in updating your signature, please contact Brooklyn Micheli at your earliest convenience.

Faculty

NEW: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Opportunity

On behalf of Center for Teaching and Learning & Office of Hispanic Serving Initiatives

CSU Pueblo faculty and instructors of any rank are invited to apply to engage in a one year research project centered on the investigation of high impact classroom practices that improve engagement, academic success, persistence, and retention. Apply Today! This cohort is limited to 21 participants.

Important Dates

Application Submission Deadline: May 1, 8:00am

Notification of Acceptance: May 3, 5:00pm

In-Person Summer Institute: May 15 - 17, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Topics of investigation will include strategies that foster equity, belonging, and inclusion in addition to other methods related to teaching, learning, and assessment. Topics of investigation should benefit students across disciplines, throughout any year of their progress toward graduation/program completion, and could be population specific.

This activity begins in the summer of 2024 and wraps up at the end of the Spring 2025 term. 

Please only apply if you are able to commit to the full year of work, from the first day of the 2024 Summer Institute to manuscript submission in Spring 2025.

Individuals will apply and cohort members will form interdisciplinary teams during the Summer Institute.

Students Faculty Staff 

Thunderwolf Market Donation Collection

On behalf of Student Affairs

Spring cleaning? Declutter and donate to make a difference! We will be accepting your gently-used furniture, home goods, clothing, kids items, sports equipment, or anything that still has use (not trash!).

- Faculty/Staff/Non-Resident Students: Drop off donations at the residence halls May 17th 11am-1pm and 4pm-6pm and May 18th 10am-1pm

- Residents in Halls: Donate at the collection bins in the main lobbies during checkout week.

- Residents in Apartments: Donate at the halls or get a donation pass from your Area Coordinator for larger items to get permission to leave it behind.

Your donations benefit CSU Pueblo students with unmet basic needs by providing them with bus passes, gas cards, and grocery cards through the Student Affairs Basic Needs committee.

Students Faculty Staff 

Mentors Wanted

On behalf of Student Affairs Sociology/Criminology

ECOC is seeking college mentors for the summer session of Leadership Academy in D11. Volunteers may receive a small stipend for hours served. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. See Flyer for more details and contact information.

Students Faculty Staff 

Volunteers Needed for the Thunderwolf Market

On behalf of Student Affairs

Help us collect and organize donations, set up, and run the Thunderwolf Market. Your time will benefit CSU Pueblo students with unmet basic needs by providing them with bus passes, gas cards, and grocery cards through the Student Affairs Basic Needs committee. Multiple days and opportunities to assist! Click the link the sign up.

Faculty Staff

REMINDER: Changes to the Aladdin Catering Billing Process

On behalf of Auxiliary Services

This notice is a reminder regarding catering invoice billing and CaterTrax. A change was implemented to the Aladdin Catering Billing Process, these changes went into effect January 2nd, 2024.

Please review the following:



Payment Methods:

All catering bookings will be processed using a P-Card, replacing the use of an index code/account number.

If Order Exceeds P-Card Limit:

If the catering expense is expected to exceed the P-Card limit of $3,000, you will need to initiate a purchase order in the KFS system. This should be completed at minimum 10 days prior to the event. A purchase order number should be sent to Jerry Carter with Aladdin.

If Your Department Does Not Have a P-Card:

You will need to work with Cabinet-level supervisory authorities to utilize division or other department cards.

Authorized Business Function Forms (ABFFs):

To ensure seamless service, all ABFFs must be submitted at minimum, 10 days prior to the event. Please note that Aladdin has been instructed not to service any catering without the submission of this form or a P-card on file.

Payment Confirmation:

For transactions processed through the P-Card, you will receive a "Paid" invoice upon the completion of your event. This invoice will serve as your official receipt for the transaction.

Questions?

If you have questions or need further clarification on the new billing process, reach out to Josh Gurley at extension 2611.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to providing you with an improved catering billing experience.

Faculty Staff

Participants Needed: Division of IT Website Survey 

On behalf of The Division of IT

CSU Community - The Division of IT invites you to participate in this short, 5-minute survey to better understand the information that individuals want from an IT website, enabling us to design a site that accommodates the needs and wants of those we serve. Our goal is to create a dynamic, easy to use, website for all those in the CSU system searching for IT help, knowledge, and information. 

Faculty Staff 

Submit Your Content on Campus Digital Signage!

On behalf of MCCR

The NEW official CSU Pueblo digital signage system is now online! All campus departments now have the opportunity to display events and announcements on digital signage campus wide. Please read the important details/requirements before submitting your content. 

It is important to note that all content that is submitted to this form MUST be in landscape orientation and not portrait, and that the resolution must be at least 1920x1080 pixels to be approved.

Students Faculty Staff

Summer Class: Public Art & Entertainment

On behalf of the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

ARC 300 Public Art & Entertainment Class:

This class highlights the importance of public art and entertainment in society. Students will be exploring local public art and entertainment locations, as well as learning about festivals and events that provide enriching art and entertainment for the community. Multimedia elements will be incorporated throughout the class as learning tools and for community outreach. An end product will be a printed and digital local art and entertainment zine, which will be distributed around town and at a public art/entertainment event hosted by the students. If you have any questions or are interested in registering for the class, please reach out to kim.pluskota@csupueblo.edu for more info!

Students Faculty Staff

Spanish for Health Professions!

On behalf of the Spanish Program

Sign up for this engaging online asynchronous summer class that will help you develop Spanish skills for all health professions! You need to have already completed SPN101 and SPN102 to be in this class. You can take this class by itself or as part of our Spanish for Health Certificate which you can complete at beginner or advanced level depending on your proficiency. Develop your bilingual superpowers and help others! 

Students Faculty Staff

Paranormal Psychology special topics class coming this fall!

On behalf of the Psychology Department

Are you fascinated by topics like:

1. Psi phenomena, e.g., remote viewing, ESP

2. Psychic mediums channeling discarnates (deceased individuals)

3. Near-death experiences and Past-life regression

4. Alien life/star visitors, e.g., UFOs, alien contact experiences?

This special topics course will examine scientific research on these topics, encouraging students to generate their own testable hypotheses (e.g., how to use the scientific method to test whether a psychic medium is: 1. somehow reading a person's mind about a deceased loved one, 2. actually receiving messages from deceased loved ones, 3. a fraud). Additionally, the course will explore various cultural beliefs and customs worldwide pertaining to these fascinating topics, encouraging the practice of cultural humility and respect for diverse ways of knowing.

The class will be offered Fall 2024 Monday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:20pm.

Students Faculty Staff Community Partners

Fall 24 Academic Concentration in Criminology or Sociology with Zoom Classroom Option

On behalf of the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology

The Community Engagement Concentration in Criminology or Sociology

Fall 2024 SOC/CRIM 388 and 388L

Tuesday 5:30 to 8pm with zoom classroom option.

The Community Engagement Concentration in Criminology or Sociology provides students the opportunity to connect with the surrounding community in meaningful ways to address important social issues while also gaining real world and career experience through field trips and internships.

Students Faculty 

NEW: PHRS 491: Staring into the Void - A Study of Mystics and Mysticism

On behalf of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Mystics are found in every world religion. In Islam they are called Sufis. In Christianity, they are saints. In Judaism, they are Kabbalists. In Hinduism they are gurus. To fully understand religion we must dive into the mystical elements of each, asking questions about how they each deal with the Absolute and also why and how so often mystical groups become cults. In this class, we will explore the various types of mystics throughout the religious world. We will read what they’re written and ponder the questions they pose. And we will apply mysticism to our own lives by creating our own mystic tradition! This course is open to anyone, regardless of year or major! 

Students Faculty Staff

Missing your Email Digest submission?

On behalf of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations

Want to share information that would benefit our campus? Have you tried submitting information to the Digest, but haven’t seen it in the emails? We want to make sure your updates are included!

Reminder, submissions are due by noon on Monday.

Submissions will run for 2 weeks from marketing start date. Please submit accordingly.

Flyers must be approved by MCCR using the intake form.