It’s November! We are heading into winter and the holiday season. For many of us, the holidays and start of winter is an exciting time of year. However, it can also be stressful. I urge all of you to think about your own health and make it a priority, and act with compassion towards colleagues. 911±¬ÁĎÍř’s Health and Wellness Services has a lot of resources available, including self-care workshops, wellness training and counseling services. I also encourage you to join the upcoming session with Jess Morris, program director for Wellness and Engagement, on Nov. 20: WorkWell at CU – a wellness session for I&S Staff (more details on this event below).
After the new year, I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the I&S Employee Appreciation & Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, January 4 (details on the event and a link to RSVP is below). It’s one of my favorite days of the year; let’s come together to celebrate all we have done in 2023!
Last spring, you were asked to participate in the 911±¬ÁĎÍř Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey. I am excited that 357 of our employees responded, which represents 64% of our team. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences working in I&S. The feedback received has largely been positive, with a few areas that need improvement, as expected. We will be discussing these results in upcoming all-hands and team meetings. The I&S leadership team plans to make an Engagement Action Plan based on your input, focusing on enhancing our strengths and addressing areas where we can do better. If you have any questions or feedback about the results or our next steps, please reach out to Terri Willis.
I want to thank you once again for the time you have taken to share your experiences, and assure you that your leadership team is listening and taking steps to continue to make I&S a great place to work.
With gratitude,
Chris Ewing, vice chancellor for infrastructure and sustainability