To meet our federal and state regulations, foster diversity, and promote inclusive excellence, Colorado State University requires all searches to be open, competitive, free from unlawful discrimination, and reflective of equal opportunity and equal access principles.
Under extraordinary circumstances, the goals of the University may be served by utilizing alternative processes. For instance, a department may submit a request to waive the open, competitive search requirement and reappoint or direct appoint a candidate to a vacant position through an Alternative Appointment request (AAR). As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, AARs are significant exceptions to the search process. They should be used sparingly as they are highly scrutinized by the Department of Labor and potentially lead to violations of federal and state regulations.