Research Faculty Special Committee

Research Faculty Report

Spring 2026
Fall 2025

In 2024, the Staff Council bylaws were amended to include Research Faculty as part of Staff Council. The Research Faculty Committee is a special committee that was created in 2025 for the following purpose: Ìý

  • Enhance outreach and education efforts about Staff Council with Research Faculty, particularly through translating Staff Council and standing committee efforts for Research Faculty constituents.
  • Provide understanding and perspective on 91´«Ã½ policies, procedures, and funding of Research Faculty for Staff Council members.
  • Promote and advocate for equitable and proportional representation of Research Faculty as elected or appointed representatives on Staff Council.Ìý
  • Support the implementation and evaluate the effectiveness of the Research Faculty special committee.

The Research Faculty Special Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m via zoom; please email staffcouncil@colorado.edu to receive the Zoom link.Ìý

If you are interested in learning more about this committee, please reach out to Ginnie Hershbarger at ginnie.hershbarger@colorado.edu.Ìý

Research Faculty Co-Chairs: ÌýKate Cochran and Ginnie Hershbarger

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Office Hours

As part of our ongoing efforts to hear directly from our constituents and strengthen the representation of Research Faculty voices across campus, we host monthly virtual office hours.

These sessions are designed specifically for conversation. You’re invited to join us to share questions, ideas, concerns, or issues you would like to bring to Staff Council’s attention. Office hours are the best space for raising new topics, seeking guidance, or connecting directly with Staff Council Representatives in an informal setting.

Office Hours:

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First Monday of each month | 1:30–2:00 pm MT

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