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Letter from the Committee

Dear Research Faculty Colleagues,Ìý

On behalf of the Boulder Campus Staff Council (BCSC) Research Faculty Special Committee, we are pleased to share an update on our goals for the 2025–2026 academic year and the progress we have made so far.Ìý

Our committee was formed to enhance representation, visibility, and support for Research Faculty across campus. Our goals for this year are:Ìý

  1. Establishing communication channels and increasing engagement with Research Faculty;Ìý
  1. Understanding and improving the onboarding experience for newly hired Research Faculty; andÌý
  1. Promoting clear and consistent recognition of Research Faculty in campus messaging.Ìý

Our Progress So FarÌý

  1. Monthly Office Hours: We launched our recurring monthly office hours in December and continue to host them on the first Monday of each month. These sessions create an accessible space for Research Faculty to ask questions, share concerns, and connect with committee representatives. Keep reading for the time and location of our office hours.Ìý
  1. Growing Newsletter Communications: The newsletter you’re receiving now represents our second issue, part of our ongoing effort to build consistent communication pathways and increase visibility of Staff Council resources for Research Faculty.Ìý
  1. Increased Presence Across Campus: In collaboration with the Outreach & Events Committee, members of our committee have been attending Staff Council Treat and Greets, with an emphasis on visiting institutes and units with Research Faculty, and other engagement events across campus.Ìý
  1. Strengthening Partnerships with HR: This year we held a productive meeting with Katherine Krick, the HR Service Supervisor for Research Faculty. This relationship is essential to our second major committee goal related to onboarding. You can read more about Katherine and her work below.Ìý
  1. Advocacy in Campus Conversations: ÌýCommittee members have been actively involved as education liaisons and advocates for Research Faculty during discussions related to campus budgeting processes, time & labor project changes, and evolving technology and policy decisions. Our goal is to ensure that Research Faculty perspectives are represented early and consistently in campus planning.Ìý
  1. Expanded Representation on Staff Council: We are thrilled to welcome Peter Duong to Staff Council and share that all Area 10 (Research Faculty representatives) seats are filled, strengthening our collective voice and expanding participation across committees. ÌýLearn more about Peter below.Ìý

Looking AheadÌý

In the coming months, we will continue developing and deepening partnerships, connecting with you, and advocating for Research Faculty in campus decision-making. We are committed to supporting all Research Faculty and ensuring that your voices are both heard and valued.Ìý

We welcome your questions, ideas, and participation. Please join us during office hours or reach out at any time.Ìý

Thank you for everything you contribute to CU Boulder.Ìý

Warm regards,Ìý
The Research Faculty Special CommitteeÌý
Boulder Campus Staff CouncilÌý

Ìý
Kate Cochran & Ginnie HershbargerÌý
Research Faculty Special Committee Co-ChairsÌý

Staff Council Area 10 RepresentativesÌý
kate.cochran@colorado.edu | ginnie.hershbarger@colorado.eduÌý