Colorado State University

Employee Study Privilege CSU faculty and staff are eligible to take nine free credits per year using their employee study privilege. These credits can be used for taking classes

• here on campus;
• at CSU-Pueblo;
• at University of Northern Colorado;
• through CSU Online, or
• through CSU-Global Campus.

For more information, see the Employee Study Privilege page on the Human Resources website or call (970) 491-MyHR.(6947) Tuition Scholarship Program Eligible family members of CSU faculty and staff may qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount. For information, visit http://sfs.colostate.edu/tuition-scholarship-for-eligible-family-members-of-csu-employees. The Tuition Scholarship Program also is available to employees’ family members. CSU employees’ eligible family members may apply their tuition scholarship benefits at CSU-Pueblo or CSU-Global Campus as well as at CSU. For more information, contact Human Resources at (970) 491-MyHR (6947). Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship In 1989, the Joan Gaynor Kuder Scholarship was established in memory of Joan who served in several capacities during her 17 years of association with the university.  She believed strongly in and encouraged life-long learning, and the important role it plays in employees' job satisfaction.  The first scholarship was awarded in 1992. There are two scholarships available for this academic year, each for $2,500.  The Scholarship Committee is seeking applications for these scholarships from full-time, 9- or 12-month CSU employees (administrative professional, state classified, faculty) who have an active record of academic achievement and advancement, are working toward an identified educational goal, and have contributed to their particular units and/or to the University community by serving in additional capacities. Employees do not have to be formally admitted to a degree program to be considered for this scholarship; past recipients are not eligible for the scholarship. The recipient(s) must be enrolled at that time to receive the funds. The application form is at www.studentaffairs.colostate.edu/kuder-scholarship.

Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship

The Janet and Allan Eddy Scholarship was established to annually provide a $1,000 scholarship to eligible Colorado State University employees who have made sustained progress toward attaining an undergraduate degree from CSU.

Janet and Allan Eddy worked at Colorado State University over 30 years, in a number of offices including Enrollment Services, Human Resources, the Music Department, Hartshorn Health Center and the Alumni Office.

They have encouraged family and fellow workers to continue their education as a way to prepare themselves for both work and home. Both Janet and Allan hope this scholarship will provide both the incentive to continue pursuing a degree as well as some meaningful monetary assistance to the person chosen. 

Recipient must be enrolled at that time to receive the funds.

Selection criteria:

1. Colorado State University employee (30-40 hours per week) 9-month or 12-month;
2. Eligible employees include state classified personnel or future equivalent;
3. Demonstrate sustained progress toward a degree by registering for 3 to 9 credits per academic year (which may include the Colorado State study privilege) with the stated goal of attaining a degree from Colorado State University;
4. Employees must be formally admitted to an undergraduate degree program in the College of Business or College of Engineering or in majors related to gerontology or the care of the elderly; and
5. Individuals who have contributed to their particular departments and/or the University as a whole by serving in additional capacities.

This is a competitive award. A completed application includes:

• Copy of transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Short answers to questions relating to your academic goals, service to your employer and community.

 Application form is available at http://www.studentaffairs.colostate.edu/eddy-scholarship

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These opportunities include GED preparation and training, Chinese language classes, and training and development.

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FamilySource (Employee Assistance Program) Need assistance planning a vacation, finding child care or purchasing a car? What about obtaining information on writing a will or caring for an elderly parent? The Employee Assistance Program at CSU is offering an exciting new benefit called FamilySource to help employees work out some of the more complex and time-consuming issues in their lives. FamilySource is a no-cost addition to ComPsych's GuidanceResources, an employee benefit program that also provides counseling, financial planning services, and legal advice, as well as a comprehensive website to provide guidance and resources on topics ranging from parenting a teenager to planning for emergencies. When you call ComPsych's GuidanceResources, a consultant will talk to you about your specific situation and connect you to a resource specialist who will begin to research alternative solutions to your questions. Within a few business days, you'll have a full report of practical information and affordable alternatives that can be delivered to you via e-mail, fax or second-day air. Employees and their family members can access this and other EAP resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (800) 497-9133 or logging in to GuidanceResources.com (first-time users create a login ID and password. When prompted, use agency ID "CSUEAP").

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Employees are eligible for a variety of discounts including software, computers, moving services, fitness programs and more.

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To promote employee health and wellness at CSU, Anthem is helping to cover the cost for CSU employees to participate in on-campus nutrition and fitness programs. CSU will pay up to 50 percent of an employee’s costs for several of the following programs:

• The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center staff includes registered dietitians, certified lifestyle coaches, food allergy experts, trained mindfulness facilitators, and lactation specialists. C2C covers 40% of KRNC’s weight loss program, 40-100% of its diabetes programs and 50% of resting metabolic rate as well as individualized nutrition assessment and coaching on a variety of topics, including
  • cooking classes for groups in KRNC's professional kitchen,
  • diabetes,
  • digestive disorders,
  • sports nutrition,
  • food allergies, and more.
• The Adult Fitness Program offers regular fitness assessments and a variety of exercise options with the goal of improving members' cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility. CSU will pay for 50 percent of the price of an individual membership to this Health and Exercise Science Program.  Couples or family rates will get a $20 discount in place of the 50 percent for individual membership.
• The Heart Disease Prevention Program  in the department of Health and Exercise Science is now covered as a part of CSU employees’ preventative care benefit (a $400 value). Contact: Tiffany Lipsey, MEd, at (970) 491-7035 or lipsey@chhs.colostate.edu; or online.
• The Noon Hour Faculty and Staff Fitness Program assist members in discovering healthier lifestyles through exercise by providing informed staff and a comprehensive facility. The Department of Health and Exercise Science is committed to discovering new knowledge on healthy lifestyles and disseminating that knowledge through academic and outreach programs. CSU will pay 50 percent of the price of membership to this program.
• The Student Recreation Center offers all employees free, unrestricted access for one month — whatever month an employee chooses — to make full use of its cardio and weights facilities, climbing wall, classes, pool, and more. After that, CSU, with the support of Anthem, will pay 50 percent of the price of membership if the employee signs up to be a member.

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Emergency grants, hardship loans and discounted parking permits may be available for employees facing difficult situations.

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Through its partnership with the university, Hewlett Packard is offering a discount on business class personal computing systems to faculty and staff. Business class systems are designed with rugged keyboards, 3D data protection, and to meet the demands of more rigorous use than an average consumer-class computer. Because the discount is an affinity program, 1 percent of each purchase is remitted to the university. Visit theAffinity Program discount webpage to take advantage of the discount.

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Resources and Programs for employees including SafeWalk, campus tours, heart disease prevention program, nutrition services, ombuds / employee assistance program, nursing moms accommodations, parking permits for 30-year employees, RamCard, Ram Gear, the Ripple Effect, University Club, University Libraries, USA Today and veterinary care.

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The CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital is participating in the Commitment to Campus by offering a 20 percent discount on veterinary services to CSU employees (also available to all state of Colorado employees). The discount applies to all veterinary services but does not apply to items from the pharmacy, central supply, or services provided by the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

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Employees can take advantage of local transportation on Transfort and its Max, Around the Horn campus shuttle and Zipcar.

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