Category: News
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What regents say they knew – and didn’t – about CU presidential pick
Some say they chose Mark Kennedy with eyes wide open. Others say they were blindsided by his conservative congressional record. But in the ensuing weeks, revelations about Kennedy’s recent performance at UND and his conservative voting record more than a decade ago in Congress have triggered an uproar from students, faculty, alumni and donors. Regents…
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CU Regent Linda Shoemaker responds to Faculty Council Report
“I will vote against Mark Kennedy to be CU’s next President due to the ethical misconduct detailed in the new Faculty Council report. Even before that, however, I had become increasingly concerned about Mr. Kennedy’s ability to be an effective leader. I attended most of the Open Forums last week and listened to the anguished…
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CU Denver’s 2019 Graduating Education Doctoral Students of Color Honored by Colorado House of Representatives
CU Denver 2019 graduates of the School of Education & Human Development’s Doctor of Education, Leadership for Educational Equity (EdD) were honored on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 9 a.m. on the floor of the Colorado House of Representatives. Members of the EdD Latinx cohort and all education doctoral graduates of color were recognized in…
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School of Medicine Faculty Senate Presidential Search Letter to Faculty
Dear members of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, As Faculty Senate President, my fellow officers and I wanted to contribute our thoughts to the controversial choice for the next president of the University of Colorado by the Board of Regents, a choice that has raised concerns and anxiety throughout the CU campuses and…
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Social Media Workshop – April 24
Do you wish you knew more about social media? Would you like to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, blogs, and other digital platforms to increase your visibility and reach as an educator and scholar? On Wednesday, April 24 from 12:30-2:30 pm, in room 600, Scott McLeod and Heather Johnson are facilitating a…
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CU President Finalist Mark Kennedy Gets Chilly Reception From Faculty Council
The mood was tense from the minute Kennedy walked into CU’s Faculty Council meeting. The questions about his support for the liberal arts, fundraising, DACA students, his strategic initiatives and how he engages with faculty were pointed. Joanne Addison, chair of the University of Colorado Faculty Council, wasn’t shy about steering the longtime businessman and former…
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Raw Audio: Faculty Council Meeting with CU President Finalist Mark Kennedy
Here’s the full audio from the meeting between the Faculty Council and CU president finalist Mark Kennedy on April 22nd. [Full Audio]
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Faculty must select a contract payment schedule for 2019-20. Enrollment runs May 1-May 31st.
WHAT: The University of Colorado will require all academic year faculty to select a contract payment schedule (9-pay-9 or 9-pay-12) for the 2019-2020 academic year. All faculty members must make an election, even if they have an existing election for a contract that is being renewed. WHEN: May 1st-May 31st through your UCDAccess employee portal.…
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REMINDER: PRESENTATION MONDAY APRIL 22ND: No Boring Power Points!
BYO-Lunch April 22nd, 12:00-1:30 LSC 700 (light snacks provided) Sponsored by the Responsive Literacy Education Program Jamie Hamilton, a computer aided analysis engineer at General Motors for 6 years, is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers, and holds 3 patents. Jamie has done research into using PowerPoint…
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HR Tip- Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment Open Enrollment begins at 8 a.m. April 22 and will close at 5 p.m. May 10. This is the time of the year when CU faculty and staff can make changes to their benefit plans. Employee Services will hold several sessions to help you make the best health care decisions for you and…