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Hello Staff and Research Faculty,Ìý
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Welcome to the Spring Semester! We hope you were able to find rest and connection over the winter break. In our fall letter, we acknowledged the many challenges our community has been navigating due to federal changes to policy, funding, and more. Unfortunately, we know that, for many, those challenges have continued into the new year.Ìý
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As we begin the spring semester, we want to recognize the weight this may carry and remind you that you are not alone. We encourage you to take care of yourselves and one another and to use the many campusÌýresources designed to support your safety and well‑being. And as always, please don’t hesitate toÌýcontact us if you have questions, concerns, or ideas about how Staff Council can better support and advocate for you.Ìý

At the same time, we want to acknowledge the bright spots that emerged during the fall, highlighting the moments when our community came together, supported one another, and made meaningful progress to improve staff and research faculty experiences across campus. These collective efforts remind us of the strength and dedication of our community, even in difficult moments.Ìý

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Celebrating Our Fall AccomplishmentsÌý

This fall was a meaningful and productive semester for Staff Council, and we want to extend our gratitude to all of you who contributed to a successful semester!Ìý

Building Campus RelationshipsÌý

We strengthened relationships with new campus leadership and deepened our collective advocacy on behalf of staff and research faculty.Ìý

Staff Appreciation BreakfastÌý

In December, we welcomed between 900-1000 attendees at our annual Staff Appreciation Breakfast. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved celebrating with you!Ìý

Community Giving DrivesÌý

Your generosity helped us support our broader community in powerful ways:Ìý

• Blood Drive: Donations from our blood drives last year will support 1,962 recipients.
• Food Drive: Staff and research faculty contributed 126 pounds of food during the Staff Appreciation Breakfast.
• Coat Drive: Together, we collected 217 coats to keep our community warm this winter.Ìý

Advocacy for a Positive Work EnvironmentÌý

We received an official response from campus leadership regarding ourÌýResolution to Reaffirm and Commit Support for a Positive Work Environment for the Transgender, Intersex, and Non‑Binary Community. Work is now underway across several dedicated working groups, each charged with addressing specific issues and recommendations from the resolution.ÌýÌý

ÌýLooking Ahead to SpringÌý

We are entering the Spring semester with momentum and a continued commitment to advocating for staff and research faculty.ÌýÌý

Advancing Resolution PrioritiesÌý

We will continue collaborating with campus leadership and the working groups to make measurable progress on resolution recommendations, including improvements to the name change process at С»ÆÊé.Ìý

Strengthening Collective AdvocacyÌý

We are deepening connections with the unit-level staff councils and advisory groups across campus to amplify staff and research faculty voices and strengthen shared advocacy efforts.ÌýÌý

Collaboration with the Boulder Faculty AssemblyÌý

We are excited to continue our growing collaboration with theÌýBFA on issues of mutual interest and to foster stronger relationships between staff and faculty.Ìý

Committee WorkÌý

OurÌýcommittees continue to lead meaningful efforts in support of their individual charges, and their contributions directly strengthen the staff experience. Committee meetings are open to all staff and research faculty, and we invite you to reach out to committee chairs if you would like to get involved or learn more. Your voice truly makes a difference.Ìý

Spring ElectionsÌý

Staff Council elections are underway for the 2026-2027 cycle! If you or someone you know are interested in connecting with colleagues across campus to represent and advocate for staff and research faculty, we encourage you to join an upcoming information session or submit aÌý. Self-nominations are both welcomed and encouraged!Ìý
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Thank you for the many ways you strengthen and support our campus community. Your resilience and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we remain committed to elevating staff and research faculty voices and advocating on your behalf.ÌýÌý

We wish you a restorative start to the spring semester and look forward to continuing our work together.ÌýÌý
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Warmly,Ìý
Crystal, Jessica, and LeahÌý