HR is expanding their inclusive efforts for staff and faculty at UCCS and throughout the CU system. 

UCCS has created an FAQ for the Gender Identity/Transitioning Process for faculty, staff, and student employees. Transitioning can be a very private and stressful time. Therefore, this information was created to provide employees with information about campus policies, procedures, and resources that are available to assist our transitioning employees.

• Read the FAQs
• Email: hrhelp@uccs.edu
• Phone: 719-255-3372 

The entire CU System wants to ensure that faculty and staff are able to provide their preferred name and demographics. Employee Services has created a guide to learn more about how to update this information. 

• See the guide
• Email: employeeservices@cu.edu
• Phone: 303-860-4200

You can notify the University and talk about different resolution options available through the Office of Institutional Equity. Even if you choose not to report formally or choose not to participate in a resolution process, you can still contact OIE for information and assistance accessing on- or off- campus support services. You can make a report to OIE in several ways: 

• Call 719-255-4324

• Email equity@uccs.edu

• Fill out the online report form 

The Mental Health Services Staff are here to serve the counseling and mental health-related needs of UCCS students. The services we provide help UCCS students achieve their educational goals, define their career goals, learn more about problem-solving processes, enhance their capacity for satisfying interpersonal relationships, and maximize their capacity for continued emotional growth. Our services include individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, crisis/emergency interventions, and consultation sessions for concerned friends/roommates/instructors. We also offer workshops and presentations open to the UCCS community. On our website, you will find more information about the services we offer, our staff, outside resources to help you with a variety of different issues, and ways to contact us.

• Call 719-255-4444

• Fill out Mental Health Screenings

The CARE (Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation) Team addresses concerns related to students’ safety and wellbeing, and supports students in times of challenge and crisis. The CARE Team assesses and responds to reported concerns or disruptions, we create access to resources for students to maintain their safety, health, and well-being, and we evaluate whether individuals pose a risk to themselves or others.   

• Call 719-255-3091 

• Email dos@uccs.edu. 

• Fill out the online report form 

See other campus resources from DOS:

• Clyde's Cupboard

• Clyde's Closet

• Resource Portal

UCCS has adopted an institutional compliance program that is intended to support a culture of ethics and compliance within the University community by providing avenues for faculty and staff to voice these concerns. An effective compliance program promotes the achievement of University goals and helps avoid the program disruption and financial loss that can accompany compliance failures.

• Call 719-255-3837

• Email Comply@uccs.edu

• Avenues for Faculty and Staff to Report Concerns

The Real Help Hotline gives you access to professional counselors who can offer assistance finding local resources or provide immediate crisis counseling. It’s a free and confidential service and it’s available 24/7. The service is available to all members covered under any of CU’s medical insurance plans.

• Learn more

The Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness, and Community (MOSAIC) supports UCCS Undocumented/DACA/ASSET students, also referred to as Dreamers, and other multicultural students who receive the additional attention, advocacy, and support of the MOSAIC (e.g., first-generation students, ethnic minority students, and international students, etc).

• Call 719-255-3319

• Email aruiz5@uccs.edu

• Resources & Student Support

Free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support 24/7 with a counselor through the Student Support app. Telephone, video, and in-person counseling is available by appointment for short-term support. There are also self-directed resources including articles, videos, assessments, and more. 

• Learn more

• Download the app here

• If you are worried about someone else, call the TELUS Health Care Access Center at 1-866-743-7732

The UCCS Wellness Center is offering group sessions with trained facilitators. The sessions are made for students, and cover many topics such as Chronic Illness Group, LGBTQIA+ Group, and Expressive Arts Therapy Group. Those interested must reach out to the Wellness Center. All groups cost $10 per visit.

• Call (719) 255-4444
• Learn more and see the full list of groups

TAAP is a new program at UCCS that provides all required physical and digital course materials to students on or before the first day of class at the cost of $22 per credit hour, significantly reducing the financial burden for textbook purchases.  

• Learn more

• Call 719-255-3247

•  Email books@uccs.edu