COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY
New Employee Orientation
A LOOK AT THE
ORGANIZATION
Department of Higher Education
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Colorado Commission of Higher Education (CCHE)
Colorado Advanced Technology Institute
Colorado Student Loan Program
Colorado Historical Society
Colorado Council on Arts & Humanities
Private Occupational Schools Division
Taxpayers
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Colorado State gets approximately 8% of its
funding from state tax dollars.
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education -policy and coordinating board for public higher
education.
The Board of Governors for the Colorado
State University System
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Oversees Colorado State University and CSU
Pueblo.
Composed of 9 voting members appointed by
the Governor for four-year terms and six nonvoting advisory members.
The Board of Governors for the Colorado
State University System(continued)
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Selects CSU president and chancellor of the CSU
System.
Approves all salaries, institutional budgets;
exercises broad policy control.
The University
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Guided by University Strategic Plan.
A land-grant institution.
Carnegie Doctoral/Research University – Extensive
and Community Engagement U.
Consists of 8 colleges; 51 academic departments.
Has more than 159,000 living alumni.
Total 2009-2010 Expenditures
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Faculty & Professional Salaries
Operating Expenses
Support Salaries
Overhead Allocations
Capital Outlay
Utilities
Travel, Contingencies, Etc.
TOTAL:
38%
32%
15%
5%
2%
2%
6%
$$851,228,585 *
*source Institutional Research
Academic Colleges
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Agricultural Sciences
Applied Human Sciences
Business
Engineering
Liberal Arts
Warner College of Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Faculty Council
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Represents the 1,500 faculty members at Colorado
State, approximately 25% of all employees.
Of faculty:
 1,033
are on regular, tenure-track appointments.
 99% hold doctorates or terminal degrees.
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The ratio of students to faculty is 17 to 1.
Administrative Professional Council
Administrative Professionals at CSU are:
 Research Associates & Scientists
 Administrators
 Coordinators
 Extension Agents
 Colorado State Forest Service Personnel
 Counselors
 Coaches
Out of 6,140total CSU employees, 2,256 are
Administrative Professionals.
Classified Personnel Council
The Council represents 2,121 State Classified
employees at Colorado State University and
serves as the liaison between employees and
the University as a whole. The Council
considers issues that affect the role, image
and status of State Classified employees and
recommends proposals designed to define,
promote, and improve the role of State
Classified employees at Colorado State
University
12 elected members
So, who are our students?
Enrollment 2010
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25,413 resident instruction students enrolled in
fall 2008 (undergrads and grads)
Of these about 4,285 are freshmen;
From every state and 86 foreign countries.
Students: Gender
Undergraduates: 10,308 men; 10,896 women
 Graduates: 1,766 men; 1,905 women
 Professional Veterinary Medicine (PVM): 128 men;
232 women
Total student population is 48% men, 52% women
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Students: Residency
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80% 0f our students are Colorado residents
In Colorado, the greatest number of undergrads
come from Douglas County.
The greatest number of nonresident
undergraduates are from California.
Students: Residency (continued)
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Of international students, the greatest number come
from Saudi Arabia – 179 students
2nd – China – 111 Students
3rd – India – 87 students
Students: Ethnicity
Ethnic minority students now make up 13.3% percent
of the total student population
Student fees
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Student Fees cover student-approved
expenditures for a variety of campus programs.
Examples Include: ASCSU (Student Government),
Transfort, Student Recreational Center, Lory
Student Center, University Health Services,
Athletics, University Counseling Center, and
Career Center.
What do the people of Colorado
expect from our University?
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Educate as many students as possible - as well as
possible.
Get them through in 4 years.
Ensure they’re employable.
Do it all for less $$$.
What does the University expect from
you?
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Professional conduct.
Treat one another with respect.
Participate in the life of the University.
Commitment to service and upholding the mission of
the institution.
What can you expect from the
University?
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Safe, healthy working environment.
Adequate resources and training.
Courteous, respectful interactions with others.
Due process.
Open, two-way communication.
A working climate characterized by basic ethical
and legal principles.
A VISUAL TOUR OF
COLORADO STATE
UNIVERSITY
http://www.tour.colostate.edu/
WELCOME
TO THE
Lory Student Center
LORY STUDENT CENTER - HERE TO SERVE YOU
Lory Student Center
•Banking
•Bookstore
•Box Office
•Catering
•Convenience Store
•Copying and Mail Service
•Flower Shop
•Hair Stylist
•Lounge and Study Areas
•Meeting Space
•Restaurants
•Student Services
•University Club
Services
LORY STUDENT CENTER
uclub.colostate.edu
970.491.5587
Exclusive Benefits for University Club Members:
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Complimentary continental breakfasts; M-F, 7-10 a.m.
Use of the comfortable University Club Lounge; M-F, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Full bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at University Club
Happy Hour; Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.
20% discount at Aspen Grille; T-F, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
10% discount on most regularly-priced items at the CSU Bookstore
Special events such as wine and cheese tastings, specialty
dinners, etc.
Much more!
Ask Cam!
What is the distance of the Oval?
 Whatever happened to the Stump?
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Colorado State’s wild and wooly mascot is ready
to answer questions from students, staff, and faculty!
Ask Cam started in the summer of 1997 and ran
like a wild animal until 2004. Cam answered more
than 1,500 queries and had such a kick that he’s
back - hooves polished and horns sharpened - to
field questions from the University community.
So how do I ask Cam?
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Questions, comments, and observations from
members of campus are welcome.
Keep in mind that personnel complaints or attacks
directed toward other students, co-workers,
professors, staff members, or similar people won't
be run in Ask Cam.
Send Cam your questions and comments at this
address:
http://www.today.colostate.edu/ask-cam.aspx
UNEO
What is the RamCard?
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Official University ID
RamCard Plus
Library Card
Recreation Center Access
RamCash Account
Come by the RamCard Office and get your Employee RamCard today!
Lory Student Center basement
Room 31
www.ramcard.colostate.edu
INFORMATION SECURITY
AT CSU
Steve Lovaas
IT Security Manager
Academic Computing and Networking Services
Why? To protect:
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CSU’s reputation
Constituents’ privacy
Protection from identity theft
 Protection of individuals’ data from exposure
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Our IT environment (network, systems and data)
 Unauthorized
access
 Abuse/misuse
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You from liability
IT security is a joint responsibility of users (you), IT staff, and
departments who “own” the systems and data
 You are responsible, including when using your
home/personal computers and mobile devices!!!
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What? Expected Behaviors.
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Use strong passwords
Do not share passwords
 “Passwords are like underwear…”
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Minimize the number and types of applications
installed
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Beware the “teenage” syndrome on home computers
Keep sensitive data on secure systems
Access the minimum amount of data required
 “Sanitize” data whenever possible (e.g. remove SSNs)
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Maintain physical security: locked doors, etc.
How?
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Anti-virus/spyware at work/home
Applications and operating systems patched and up
to date
Remote access – VPN, secure access gateway
Help us protect sensitive information
SSN, driver’s lic.#, finances, student info, research results,
other intellectual property (IP)
 Laptops – be careful what you take home
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YOU are our first line of defense!
1508 Center Ave – corner of Prospect Road and Center Ave
parking.colostate.edu
(970)491-7041
Visa/
Payroll
MasterCard
Deduction
•Affix inside front
window on lower
Passenger’s side
•Can be transferred back
and forth between
vehicles
•“A” and “B” permits are
also valid in “Z” lots
Departments can purchase scratch-off daily visitor permits
(valid in “A”, “Q”, “W”, “X”, & “Z” lots) using a P-Card or IO.
Price breaks begin at quantities of 100 or more.
Daily pay & display permits (valid only in “Z” lots) can be
bought at dispensers in lots 195 (Moby), 330 (Spruce),
505 (Art), 575 (Univ. Square), & 725 (VTH).
School of the Arts
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The School of the Arts brings together dynamic faculty
and committed students in a vibrant learning environment
that fosters and supports creativity and growth.
The University Center for the Arts (UCA), located in
the renovated old Fort Collins High School, is an exquisite
performance and exhibition venue for the arts at CSU.
With over 180 music, theatre, operas, dance, and art
performances and exhibitions annually, the UCA is truly
a cultural center for CSU and Northern CO.
Calendar and e-newsletter: CSUSchooloftheArts.com
YOUR COLORADO STATE
RAMS
NCAA DIVISION I
16 SPORTS
MOUNTAIN WEST
CONFERENCE
SEASON TICKET
DISCOUNTS
FOR
FACULTY AND STAFF
491-RAMS
www.csurams.com
Office of Training &
Organizational Development
www.training.colostate.edu
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This office coordinates training and development
opportunities for personal and professional growth
for Colorado State University employees -- academic
faculty, administrative professional staff, and state
classified personnel.
Customized training and organizational
development consulting services are also available.
Training & Organizational Development
Workshops
www.training.colostate.edu
Here are just a few examples of the topics or
issues we can assist with:
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Business Applications training (Ken Katona);
Improving team communication;
Understanding personality differences;
Resolving conflict effectively;
Conducting productive meetings; and
Strategies for managing change.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT
PROGRAM
WWW.COLORADO.GOV/DPA/DHR/WL/EMPDISC.HTM
The Work-Life Employee Discount Program offers state
employees an opportunity to take advantage of product and
service discounts offered by various vendors throughout the
state.
The State of Colorado Work-Life Program does not negotiate,
guarantee, or endorse discount vendors or discount prices
and it is highly suggested each employee research and
compare prices, levels of service, and any licensing or
certification requirements, as should be done when making
any purchase, before agreeing to any arrangement, contract,
or purchase.
Office of the Ombuds and
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
ComPsych
Guidance Resources
(800) 497-9133
Lanai Greenhalgh, LCSW
Ombuds and EAP Manager
(970) 491-1527
Employee Assistance Program:
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Voluntary
Confidential
A CSU-paid benefit (FREE to employees)
Accessible 24 hours a day
Available to all benefits-eligible employees and
members of their household (including domestic
partners)
Help for personal issues to minimize impact on
the workplace and improve the quality of life of
employees and their loved ones
Resources Available through EAP
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6 free in-person counseling sessions
24-hour crisis intervention services
In-person, telephonic or online support
Financial and legal services
Wellness and work/life information
Urgent on-campus evaluations and crisis response
after traumatic events
www.guidanceresources.com
(800) 497-9133
Office of the Ombuds
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Problem and/or Conflict Resolution that is:
 Confidential
 Informal
 Neutral
 Independent
Contact Lanai Greenhalgh at (970) 491-1527
Human Resource Services
•Phone:
•Location:
491-5793 (Director’s Office)
Howes Street Business Center
555 S Howes St. 1 block North of the Oval on the
NW corner of Howes and Myrtle
•Web
site: www.hrs.colostate.edu
• Office Hours:
academic year - 7:45 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
summer hours -7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Human Resources: General
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HRS Manual
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General information re: all types of employees
Key policies, employee rights and responsibilities
Serves as the State Classified employee handbook
Maintain the CSU Compensation Plan
Administer the State Classified Pay Policy
Administer State Classified discipline
Exempt positions from the State Personnel System
Approve all personnel actions
“Custodian” of employee personnel files
Personnel/Payroll system “Help Desk” and training
Human Resources: Benefits Office
Benefit eligible employees:
• New hires - benefits packet mailed to campus address which includes:
• information on CSU benefits
• enrollment forms and instructions
(State Classified employees enroll online)
• enrollment deadline – typically 30 days from eligibility date
• Open enrollment benefit fairs and processes
• STD; LTD; State Classified Sick Leave Bank
• Mid-year qualifying life event changes; COBRA
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Additional Information on:
Voluntary tax deferred investments
Retirement counseling; financial planning workshops
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Study Privilege and Tuition Scholarship Program
Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
Human Resources: Payroll Office
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Salaried employees paid on last work day of the month
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By law, the June payroll is paid in July each year
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Hourly employees are paid bi-weekly
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Pay Advices are electronic – must obtain eID to access
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Direct deposit required
Maintain W-4 tax withholding and bank routing info
Process voluntary deductions/reductions such as:
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University benefit elections
Parking permits
University Club dues
Athletic tickets
Campus Recreation and Adult Fitness dues
Savings Bonds
Colorado Combined Campaign
Colorado State Employees Credit Union
Human Resources: State Classified
Employment/Classification Office
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Create new state classified positions
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Review encumbered positions to ensure proper
classification when duties change
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If a change in classification, salary may be adjusted
Advertise and test for vacant positions
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Determine overtime eligibility under FLSA
All CSU jobs posted at: www.jobs.colostate.edu
State classified job hotline: (970) 491-3941
Employees and State residents may apply
Refer top 3 applicants to departments
Human Resources:
Employee Relations Office
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Provide employee relations support for state classified
and administrative professional staff and their
supervisors/managers
Performance management
Corrective actions/improvement plans
Grievances and performance pay disputes
Coordination of FML, leaves and ADA
Interpretation of policies, regulations, rules
WELCOME TO CSU