News Archive
2023
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CSU’s FAMLI Program
The University has received approval from the state of Colorado to operate its own self-funded private FAMLI plan in lieu of participation in the state’s FAMLI plan.
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Studies have shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure, reduced stress levels, and a decreased risk of heart disease. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time to reflect on the various health benefits of owning a pet.
Fall 2023 Well-Being Days
Well-being days are university-wide scheduled days of leave that do not count toward regular annual or sick leave. During the 2023 Fall Break, these days are Nov. 20-22. These days are designed to provide individual employees time to unplug from work and recharge.
Retirement Plans Review
Following an extensive, multi-year review of the university’s retirement plans, Colorado State University is changing how these plans are administered for current, retired, and former faculty and staff. See the project page for more information.
Faculty and administrative professional Health Fair
Human Resources is pleased to announce the free on-campus health fairs for employees and dependents enrolled in an Anthem medical plan to receive a flu shot and blood draw.
State classified employee flu shot clinics
Human Resources is hosting two free on-campus flu shot clinics for employees and their dependents enrolled in a state of Colorado medical plan.
Well-Being Hub launched
Human Resources has launched a well-being hub for employees that organizes resources into topics.
Well-being Resources for Summer
Check out this list of resources to resources, provided by the university, that can help you prioritize your well-being and take care of your loved ones.
Colorado State Leave
The state of Colorado implemented three new leave options for state employees effective January 1, 2021. Review the website to learn more about leave options and eligibility.
State Classified Supplement Program
The State of Colorado’s Supplement Program assists qualified state employees with the cost of their medical and dental premiums. The application period ends May 12.
State Classified Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for state classified staff begins April 11 and ends May 1. This is your annual opportunity to change your medical insurance plans, dental plans, and other benefits.
2022 W-2 Forms
Active employees can access their W-2 through the Human Resources portal Employee Self-Service on Jan. 27. W-2s for employees who have left CSU will be mailed by Jan. 31 to the address on file.
New calculator, statement show value of university benefits in addition to pay
To help you learn about the value of your benefits such as CSU-offered medical insurance, disability insurance, holidays and other paid time off, and additional perks, check out two total compensation tools we’ve created.
Jan 2023: Public health emergency leave extension
Public health emergency leave has been extended at least through April 11 for COVID, but it is no longer available for RSV (which stands for respiratory syncytial virus) and influenza.
New leave program tax deduction will appear soon on paychecks
Colorado State University is required to implement a payroll deduction on each employee’s wages to fund the new FAMLI leave, as well as to fund half of the cost of the program for employees.
2022
Defined contribution plan retiree refund certification
Eligible retirees should complete the annual recertification process by December 2, 2022, to continue to receive the medical premium refund in 2023.
Faculty and administrative professional employees can receive a $150 wellness incentive by completing four steps and completing the online attestation.
State classified employee flu shot clinics
Human Resources is hosting two free on-campus flu shot clinics for employees and their dependents enrolled in a state of Colorado medical plan.
Faculty and administrative professional Health Fairs
Human Resources is pleased to announce the free on-campus health fairs for employees and dependents enrolled in an Anthem medical plan to receive a flu shot and blood draw.
FY23 state classified pay and leave changes FAQ
The new fiscal year brought several changes to state classified policy, including shift differential definitions, premium pay for working on observed holidays, on call and call back changes, and annual leave accrual rate increases.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
CSU is a qualified employer under the public student loan forgiveness program which forgives the balance on your Direct Loans after you have met certain eligibility criteria.
Retirement and savings resources
CSU employees have access to personal retirement counseling through AIG, Fidelity, or TIAA. These vendors also offer numerous online resources to help you confidently navigate your financial future.
Register for an employee assistance program webinar
The employee assistance program is hosting a webinar in the month of July: Social Skills Refresh! How To Have Good Conversations In Social Situations will be on July 25 at 9:30 a.m. MDT.
Medicare and Social Security Webinars
On June 28, join Medicare at 9:30 a.m. and Social Security at 11 a.m. for informational sessions that will help you prepare for the future.
Register for an EAP Webinar
The EAP is hosting two webinars in the month of June. How to make a habit out of success will be on June 8 at noon MDT and Navigating life’s big decisions is on June 15 at noon MDT.
EAP Webinar: Moving through grief and loss
Join this webinar, hosted by the Employee Assistance Program on Wednesday, May 25 at 1 p.m. MDT.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Check out the Source article from CSU’s EAP Coordinator on how to have conversations about mental health.
Active employees can access their W-2 through Employee Self-Service on January 27. For employees who have left CSU, their W-2 will be mailed by January 31 to the address on file.
FITlife Health & Financial Wellness Event
Starting March 9, employees will have an opportunity to join us for virtual Wellness Wednesdays to learn from wellness experts on a variety of topics such as financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
The Retirement Plans Comparative Review is still ongoing. Visit the webpage to learn about the project history, purpose, and to find updates on the committee’s progress.
2021
View guidance for supervisors and employees about fully remote and hybrid work at CSU, including policies, applications and MOUs, trainings, new parking options, and more.
FAQs: Vaccine Requirements, Remote & Hybrid Work
Human Resources FAQs answer common questions for faculty, staff and student employees about the impacts of vaccine requirements, work environment adjustments, COVID protocols, supervisory and management guidance, flexible work arrangements, and dependent care.
Winter Break 2021 Professional Development Days FAQ
Gov. Polis has granted additional days of paid leave over the holidays for all permanent, full-time and part-time state employees. The university will observe the additional holidays by closing offices on the full week of Dec. 20, adding Dec. 20 and 21 to the current university holidays of Dec. 22, 23 and 24.
Town Hall: Fall 2021 at Colorado State University
View a video of the Town Hall session that occurred on May 13, 2021.
The State of Colorado implemented three new leave options for State employees effective January 1, 2021. This includes leave under the Healthy Families & Workplaces Act and Paid Family Medical Leave.
We are here to support you during the evacuations and fires in Boulder County
Dear Colleagues,
We are reaching out to you to offer our support because we have identified you through our university employee database as having an address within Boulder County in an area that may be impacted by the wildfires and evacuations.
The open enrollment period for faculty, admin pro & other non-classified ended Nov 12. Visit the link above to learn more about benefits for 2022 and to discover other resources that support your health and well-being.