New Employees

Welcome to Colorado College!

We're excited to welcome you to the CC community. This page is designed to help you navigate your first days, weeks, and months with confidence by providing important onboarding information, campus resources, helpful contacts, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the College. Whether you're looking for your next onboarding step or exploring ways to get involved, you'll find everything you need to begin your journey at Colorado College. We're glad you're here and look forward to the valuable contributions you'll bring to our community.

Your Onboarding Journey

The first step for onboarding at Colorado College is to complete and clear the background check. Once this step is completed, you'll be assigned a variety of onboarding tasks outlined below: 

Tasks to be completed within your first week: 

Additional resources you may need in your first week: 

  • Find information on Benefits & Wellness, Employee Support, and more on the Human Resources site.
  • Submit a ticket if you need any building/office keys on the Facilities site.
  • Connect with Information Technology for: 
  • Sign up for Campus Alerts - RAVE.
  • Find information about timesheets and leave reporting, direct deposits, and tax withholdings (W4) on the Payroll site.
  • Submit timesheets and leave reporting Banner SSB (Employee Portal). You can also update your employee information (addresses, emergency contacts, personal info, etc.) through Banner SSB.
  • If your position requires driving, you need to become a Certified Driver.
  • Register for a parking permit - Parking at CC.

Benefits (if applicable) 

  • The new employee should expect an email after their start date from our Benefits Team, for information on how to electronically elect benefits. For any questions, you can reach out to HR@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 389-7660.
  • Explore our Benefits Options and review the Benefits Guide on the Benefits & Wellness site.

ADA & Workplace Accommodations 

Colorado College (CC) is committed to supporting faculty and staff with disabilities through a fair, consistent, and confidential accommodation process. We are committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities and certain medical conditions.

Office Ergonomics

  • The following checklist can be used to help guide you to remedying some of the most common Ergonomic issues in the workplace: Office Ergonomics Self-Assessment Checklist
  • Reach out to our Environmental Health and Safety Manager, Luke Scott, for additional questions or concerns.

 

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Getting Involved Around Campus

Getting involved is a great way to meet colleagues, learn more about Colorado College, and become part of the campus community. Explore the opportunities below to connect with others, participate in campus activities, and contribute to the life and work of the College.

Please note: Some links require a Colorado College login and may not be accessible until after your start date and account activation.

What is it? The Human Resources team coordinates CC Connect events twice a year, where new employees are invited to participate in an interactive day of activities.

How do I sign up to attend? Keep an eye out for an invitation during your first year. These events are a great opportunity to connect with colleagues across departments, meet senior leaders and the President, and learn more about the College.

We hope to see you there!! 

  • Fall Conference
    • Reconnect with colleagues and kick off the academic year together. Join Colorado College leadership for campus and college updates, followed by lunch with faculty and staff.
  • Spring Conference
    • Join faculty and staff for a morning of learning, connection, and conversation. In addition to campus and college updates and lunch, Spring Conference will feature workshops designed to spark new ideas, encourage collaboration, and explore topics relevant to our campus community.

For upcoming dates and more information visit: Fall & Spring Conference 

What is it? Excel at CC is Colorado College's in-house professional development program. Workshops are designed for staff and faculty learning and are primarily facilitated by our in-house talent of higher education professionals. Participants who attend Excel at CC sessions can look forward to the opportunity to learn and grow their skills, as well as the chance to engage with other members of the campus community. We look forward to seeing you there!

To view and register for upcoming sessions visit: Excel at CC 

 

One of the best ways to get connected across campus is by getting to know the people of CC. The Staff Ambassador Program pairs new employees with a colleague from another department, providing a “go-to” contact who can answer questions, make introductions, and share insights about the College’s history and culture.

Within the first few months of your start date, you will be invited to join the Ambassador Program.

To learn more about the program visit: Staff Ambassador Program

What is it? In the Loop is a joint venture between Colorado College President Dr. Manya Whitaker and Staff Council to facilitate communication and build community spirit among the staff at Colorado College. These meetings are your chance to directly connect with the President, Cabinet, and other staff members on a regular basis.

To learn more visit: In The Loop 

What is it? If you sign up for the program, faculty and staff organizers, members of the Faculty Executive Committee (FEC), Staff Council (SC), and the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging (IEB) will match you with a faculty member (if you’re staff) or a staff member (if you’re faculty), based on your interests but also with some randomness built in. You and your Building Bridges group will choose some ways to interact.

The basic package is for the staff member to visit the faculty member’s class or engage with their research/outreach in some fun way, and for the faculty member to visit the staff member’s office/workplace or engage with their work in some fun way, and for the partners to have lunch together at Rastall with lunch passes provided by the Dean of Faculty. This could be as little as 3 hours, during work hours, spread over the whole academic year. 

How do I sign up to attend? This program is run on an annual basis and Staff Council send out a sign-up link typically around the start of the academic year. Keep an eye out on your email for how/when to sign up. 

What is it? WOTC has traditionally been a place to find details on operational governance, policies, and events. We’ve broadened it to become a go-to resource for understanding institutional trajectory, empowering faculty and staff to confidently answer:

  • What are Colorado College’s priorities right now?
  • What is changing, and why?
  • What progress is being made, and how is success being measured?
  • Where can I learn more, provide input, or get involved?

To learn more about the Work of the College, visit: Work of the College

To view and sign-up for upcoming sessions visit: Work of the College Series 

What is it? Faculty Lunches are a Colorado College tradition that bring faculty and staff together for a complimentary lunch and engaging presentation by a CC faculty member. These informal gatherings offer a chance to learn about the exciting teaching, research, and creative work happening across campus while connecting with colleagues from different departments. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend, and registration is typically announced through campus emails and Today@CC.

How do I sign up to attend? Watch for Faculty Lunch announcements in your CC email or on Today@CC, register for an upcoming session, and join colleagues in Bemis Great Hall for lunch and conversation.

 

To view upcoming sessions visit: Faculty Lunch Talks

What is it? Faculty and Staff Arts & Crafts Lunches are creative wellness workshops hosted by Colorado College's Arts & Crafts program. These relaxed lunchtime gatherings provide an opportunity to step away from work, connect with colleagues from across campus, and explore hands-on art and craft activities in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. No artistic experience is required, and lunch is provided. The workshops are designed to support well-being, creativity, and community.

How do I sign up to attend? Register for upcoming sessions through Student Life Summit using your CC credentials and watch for Arts & Crafts for Wellness announcements in your CC email.

  • Tip: Check the Student Life Summit page regularly for upcoming workshops and register early, as spots often fill quickly. If a session is full, you can join the waitlist and may still have an opportunity to attend.Workshops are open to faculty and staff and offer a variety of creative experiences throughout the year.

Whether you're an experienced musician or looking to try something new, the Colorado College Music Department offers a variety of ways for faculty and staff to get involved. Employees may arrange private music lessons directly with instructors and can participate in select music ensembles, including groups such as Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Bluegrass Ensemble, and Tiger Jazz when space is available. The department also hosts numerous performances and events throughout the year that are free and open to the campus community.

How do I get involved? Visit the Music Department website, explore upcoming ensembles and events, or contact an instructor directly to inquire about private lessons (the Lesson Intake Survey is for students only). Many ensembles welcome faculty, staff, and community members. Keep an eye out for the Music Department's On the Beat announcements and updates in your CC email.

For any additional questions, you are welcome to stop by the Music Department office or email musiclessons@coloradocollege.edu.

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IT

Phone: (719)-389-6421

Email ITS

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Payroll

Phone: (719) 389-6420

Email Payroll

More Payroll Resources Here
(Including reporting time in Banner SSB and direct deposit/W4 updates) 

Facilities

Phone: (719) 389-6568

Email Facilities

More Facilities Resources Here
(Including submitting a work order or requesting keys)

Parking

Phone: (719)-389-6888

Email Parking

More Parking Resources Here

Address: 1106 N. Cascade Avenue

Campus Safety

Non-emergency: (719)-389-6707

Emergency: (719)-389-6911

More Campus Safety Resources Here

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