UCCS Human Resources News-2/18/2025

Below is an update on the progress in our Compensation Strategy Project.

Initiated in January 2024, the UCCS Compensation Strategy Project seeks to enhance our compensation system, ensuring it is fair, competitive, and transparent, supporting our mission to attract and nurture exceptional talent.

End of 2024 Highlights:   
•    Circulated initial draft university staff pay strategy documents based on research and discussions with the Compensation Task Force, Staff Council, Deans, and executive leadership.
•    Completion of submission retrieval for the staff qualification data project. Over 99% of staff completed this mandatory requirement, and we are working with the few that are remaining. This data is in the process of being reviewed by central Human Resources and by the Human Resources Liaisons on campus. We estimate this review to be completed by March 2025.
•    Discussed possible faculty pay structure options with the Compensation Task Force, Faculty Assembly, and Deans.
•    Created processes and initial communication drafts on the Faculty Experience Project.

Q1 2025 Goals:
•    Receive approvals on university staff compensation strategy and present to campus stakeholder groups.
•    Refine and finalize the staff compensation strategy implementation plan after considering stakeholder feedback.
•    Finalize the review of staff qualification submissions and upload data from the staff qualification data project into HCM.
•    Receive final guidance on the overall faculty compensation structure from leadership and Faculty Assembly. 
•    Continue conversations with the Compensation Task Force and stakeholder groups on various faculty pay items.
•    Launch the faculty experience project.

We value your input as we refine our compensation practices to attract, retain, and reward top talent and foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence. Please share feedback and recommendations with our team.

The UCCS Conflict of Interest Disclosure System has entered its second year, continuing to streamline the process for a more efficient and user-friendly experience. The annual disclosure period runs from January 15 to March 31, during which all University and Classified staff (excluding temporary or student employees), all faculty (excluding lecturers), and students, consultants, and subcontractors involved in research must submit a disclosure. Additionally, anyone with a real or perceived conflict of interest related to their role at UCCS is required to disclose it for proper management. For more information, visit the HR Conflict of Interest webpage.