Federal judge’s ruling puts new salary and overtime rules in limbo
UCCS has put plans on hold to implement new federal labor rules that would have affected pay and overtime for about 75 UCCS employees. (More)
Articles by Joanna Bean
Giving Tuesday raises $35,000 in one-day fundraising blitz
More than 650 gifts from UCCS students, faculty, staff and alumni raised about $35,000 for scholarships and other student needs on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29. “We had a really good day,” said Jennifer Hane, director, (More)
Video/photo feature: First Responders Appreciation Night honors Officer Garrett Swasey
More than 50 people attended a campus candelight vigil Nov. 28 to honor first responders and UCCS police officer Garrett Swasey, who died Nov. 27, 2015 in the line of duty. The vigil featured a (More)
Two UCCS officers to attend funeral services for Wayne State University officer
Two UCCS police officers are traveling to Detroit, Michigan this week to attend the funeral services of Collin Rose, a Wayne State University police officer who was killed in the line of duty Nov. 23. (More)
UCCS Ent Center for the Arts taking shape ahead of January 2018 opening
The walls are up, inside and out, and various spaces within the $70 million UCCS Ent Center for the Arts are starting to take shape. (More)
Giving Tuesday campaign will raise money for Swasey scholarship and other campus needs
One year after the death of UCCS officer Garrett Swasey, a scholarship fund in his name will be among several opportunities for donors on Nov. 29, Giving Tuesday. (More)
November Chancellor Forum: Faculty, staff HLC contributions needed
With one week left for preparations for a Higher Learning Commission review team campus visit, Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak on Monday urged faculty and staff members to consider how they can contribute to the crucial accreditation process.
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HLC mock interviews: More questions answered
As part of the UCCS Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation process, a review team will visit the campus Nov. 14-15. (More)
Federal labor rule change on overtime pay expected to affect about 75 UCCS jobs
About 75 UCCS employees will be affected by new federal labor rules that govern overtime pay, and managers are being urged to work with the Human Resources Department to determine how the new rules will impact their areas. (More)
Dean co-authors book on transformation of the American faculty
Valerie Martin Conley, dean, College of Education, is co-author of the recently released “The Faculty Factor, Reassessing the American Academy in a Turbulent Era.” (More)