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 Vaccine call center staff are trained to answer COVID-19 vaccine-related questions, provide information about vaccine providers across the state, and give general information about COVID-19. Operators are available to answer calls and can provide information in multiple languages.

The 1-877-CO VAX CO number is the go-to for vaccine-related questions for the general public, but residents should continue using the Colorado Health Emergency Line for the Public (COHELP) and 2-1-1 Colorado for general information about COVID-19, such as the number of cases in Colorado, the list of symptoms, or how you can protect yourself. 

COHELP can be reached Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. by dialing 303-389-1687 or 1-877-462-2911. 

2-1-1 Colorado Community Resource Navigators are available to help by phone, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and can be reached by dialing 2-1-1 or toll-free 866-760-6489, or by visiting 211Colorado.org. 

 Right now, Colorado is in phase 1A and 1B above the dotted line of its vaccine distribution plan, which means frontline health care workers, first responders, and people age 70 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Until the vaccine is widely available and used, and community immunity is achieved, it is important to continue taking precautions to slow the spread of the virus, like wearing masks, avoiding large gatherings, and practicing physical distancing. More information about Colorado’s vaccine efforts is available at covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine.

To assist you in determining a possible distribution site, please view the following documents from the State of Colorado as well as information specific to Kaiser Permanente, one of our employee health provider:

• State of Colorado Vaccine Provider Information

• Kaiser Vaccine Information

• Kaiser Vaccine QA Flyer

If these lists do not include your current provider, individuals are asked to contact their personal physician for further direction.

In addition, the state has created a vaccine information site, with a specific page of provider/distribution locations by county.

To learn more about the vaccine, please watch a video seminar by Dr. Stephanie James, associate professor of pharmacy and our COVID-19 testing lab director.

Below are additional resources that will help you stay current about the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out for Phase 1B.

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Denver County Residents vaccine information: www.denvergov.org/Government/COVID-19-Information/Vaccination

Boulder County Residents sign up for alerts here: https://bouldercounty.wufoo.com/forms/z14hos8502vdgjr/

Douglas County residents: www.douglas.co.us

HOSPITALS/FACILITIES

If you have been seen or treated by Centura Health: www.centura.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-information. Log in to “My Centura Health” to receive an alert once the vaccine is available https://epic.mycenturahealth.org/MCH/Authentication/Login

If you have been seen or treated by Denver Health: www.denverhealth.org/mychart log in or sign up for “My Chart” to receive an alert once the vaccine is available.

If you have been seen or treated by UC Health: www.uchealth.org/services/infectious-diseases/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-19-vaccine/#whenwherewho.

If you have been seen or treated by SCL Health: www.sclhealth.org/covidvaccine

If you have been seen or treated by Stride Community Health, sign up for your vaccine now if over 70 years old: www.stridechc.org/covid-19.

Kaiser Permanente is now offering vaccination for persons 70 years or older, even if not a Kaiser member. Call 303-338-4545. After the recorded message, they will ask for your Kaiser number. Say “I do not have one”, then select “medical advice”. Expect a long wait to get to a live person to make your appointment.

More information is at https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/sign-on#/signon

PHARMACIES

• Safeway Pharmacy: www.safeway.com/my-vaccine-communication.html

• CVS Pharmacy: www.cvs.com/content/coronavirus?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner1-link2-coronavirus-resources

• Walgreens Pharmacy: www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp

• King Soopers Pharmacy: www.krogerhealth.com/services/covid/vaccinations

There has been a rise in fraudulent unemployment claims attempting to exploit the overall increase in unemployment insurance claims associated with COVID-19, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) reports.   As many as 400,000 Coloradans have been affected.

Many Colorado fraud victims are alerted to the scheme by receiving a U.S. Bank ReliaCard in the mail when they have not filed for unemployment. If you receive a US Bank Reliacard for state unemployment benefits, please refer to https://cdle.colorado.gov/fraud-prevention for instructions. You can also call 855-279-1678.

Reports of fraudulent claims are widespread on both a state and national level and are not specific to Regis University. This fraud is not connected to the cyberattack or a breach or compromise of our systems. The information being used by the crime’s perpetrators likely came from a large data breach sometime in the last 10 years (Equifax, Target, Hilton, etc.). The CDLE suspects the scheme’s perpetrators are not stealing mail but instead working to get PIN numbers the state uses to pay out benefits. For more info, visit

Here are steps you can take to further protect your identity:

• Protect yourself from identity theft with a fraud alert: You can do this whether someone has misused your personal information or even if you’re concerned about identity theft but haven’t yet become a victim. An alert can make it harder for an identity thief to open accounts in your name

• Contact the three consumer credit bureaus and put a fraud alert on your name and Social Security number (SSN). It may be an automated system, so you may not talk to a live person and you will have to enter your SSN and date of birth.

  • Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

  • Experian: 1-888-397-3742

  • TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

  The credit bureau you contact must put the alert on your credit report and tell the other two credit bureaus to do the same. There is no cost, and the alert will last one year. 

•  Visit the Federal Trade Commission website for information and instructions to set up an alert.

• Regularly review your credit reports from each of the three credit bureaus – each will look different and may contain different information. You can order a free credit report at https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action.

If you discover any incorrect or fraudulent information on a report, dispute it with that credit bureau. Normally, you can receive one free copy of your credit report each year from each credit bureau, however, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are currently offering free weekly online reports through April 2021.

• Contact your financial providers (banks, credit card companies, and so on.) to flag irregular transactions.

• Visit https://cdle.colorado.gov/fraud-prevention for additional information as to other steps you can take to further protect your identity.

• Create a file where you can keep any records relating to this instance of identity theft in one central place, in case you are notified of other fraud or breaches of your personal information.

Additional tips:

• Never give out personally identifiable information over the phone. CDLE will never contact you and ask for your Social Security number, bank account numbers, your PIN, account passwords, or any other personally identifiable information.

• Human Resources will notify you directly if an unemployment claim is received for you and will provide you with specific instructions as to steps you will need to take.

• If you receive a 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, in error, please contact the Colorado Division of Unemployment Insurance at 303-318-9000 or https://cdle.colorado.gov/unemployment/contact-us. 

Additional Resources:

• Colorado Attorney General - Identity Theft

• US Department of Labor - Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud

• Unemployment fraud complaints are on the rise. Here's what do to if you fall victim.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources at 303-458-4161 or via email at hrinfo@regis.edu.

Dear Colleagues,

In this unprecedented time in our nation’s history, I share my grave disappointment in the outgoing presidential administration and condemn in the strongest terms the shameful events on Wednesday in the U.S. Capitol, which is regarded worldwide as a temple of democracy.

As I watched protest turn to violence, not only in Washington, D.C., but in other American cities, I recalled the protests of this summer. In addition, I thought of the fully one-tenth of the members of Congress who are graduates of Jesuit colleges and universities. I thought of the many Congressional staffers whose lives were endangered. I saw symbols of hate such as Confederate flags and I wondered why members of Congress and Congressional staffers doing their sacred duty were left without protection and support. The bravery of the Capitol Police was overwhelmed with the violence of thugs. Indeed, while I thought of the real and tangible lack of respect and protection for our civil servants, I thought again of the general mayhem and lack of protection during the protests to end racism and promote justice in 2020. In particular, it rehearsed for me the lack of respect and protection of the protesters in the Black Lives Matter movement this past summer.

Yesterday’s insurrection at the Capitol reflected yet another warning to civil society and our democracy, which is under threat from misinformation, conspiracy theories, and a willful demonization of our fellow citizens. We must all be active and positive participants in our shared community, and loyal to the principle of civility, respect and service to others. We must not passively enable those who weaken our social contract for selfish gain. We call on our leaders to strongly repudiate these forces, defend our Constitution, and restore America as a beacon of democracy and respect for all humanity.

I join the presidents of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, and other servants of God’s people who labor in higher education, to support citizens who are critical thinkers and practitioners of justice so that we may have a nation and a world that is more humane and just. As leaders of our institutions, dedicated to the truth and the building of a more just society, we commit ourselves to the ideals of fairness, justice, racial equity, and inclusion.

Gratefully,
Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J.
President

This project will occur in two locations on Federal Boulevard, with two crews working simultaneously to replace the aging water mains underneath the road:

1. Federal Boulevard from West 16th Avenue to West 29th Avenue.

2. Federal Boulevard from West 46th Avenue to West 52nd Avenue. (East border of the Northwest Denver Campus)

During construction, there will be daily lane closures on Federal Boulevard in these areas. Motorists should expect delays when traveling through the project areas. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

Denver Water will provide updates throughout the project via email and the social media platform Nextdoor.

For more information: Contact Denver Water Customer Care at 303-893-2444, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or to sign up to receive project updates, visit denverwater.org/Federal. Residents and businesses in the construction zone will receive additional notifications with information about specific impacts they may experience.

Employee Tuition Benefit Policy – Effective January 1, 2021 (unless otherwise noted)

• New tiered fee structure - fees will now be based on an employee’s salary at the start of a term. (EFFECTIVE WITH FEES FOR FALL TERM 2021)

• Registration requirements: Course enrollment must be at the required minimum in order for an employee receiving the ETB to enroll.

• Graduate and certificate program eligibility – employees hired after 1/1/21 will have a one year waiting period prior to being eligible to begin taking classes. (WILL APPLY TO ANYONE HIRED AFTER AUGUST 1, 2021)

• Continuing Education: Eligible employees can now take courses as part of a professional development plan.

• Employee Separation: Employees separating within one year of receiving their degree will be required to pay a percentage of their tuition for the previous term. (EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2021)

• Payment of Fees: Fees not paid by the end of a term, will be deducted from the employee’s next paycheck. (EFFECTIVE WITH FEES FOR FALL TERM 2021)

The full policy can be found here: Employee Tuition Benefit Policy Effective 01.01.2021

 Please reference Financial Aid’s updated FACHEX and Tuition Exchange policies for the specific requirements and procedures for these programs. Human Resources and Financial Aid will also be offering informational sessions regarding these two programs in the Spring and Summer of 2021. 

 Please contact Human Resources, at HRInfo@regis.edu, with any question regarding the Employee Tuition Benefit and Financial Aid, rufinancialaid@regis.edu with questions regarding the FACHEX or Tuition Exchange programs.

Monday, Dec. 14 – Friday, Dec. 18 
Virtual services, curbside pickup for physical materials 
Building closed 

Saturday, Dec. 19 – Sunday, Dec. 20 
Closed 

Monday, Dec. 21 – Wednesday, Dec. 23 
Virtual services, curbside pickup for physical materials 
Building closed 

Thursday, Dec. 24 – Sunday, Jan. 3 
University Closed 

We encourage you to utilize the library’s online services and resources. If you have questions or need help:
Call us at 303.458.4030

For more information, click here .

Stories include

• Sacrifice of Sgt. Walter Springs

• Spiritual Exercises to address racism

• Coach Joe B. Hall’s championship roots at Regis

• Student overcomes cancer and hurricane to graduate

• Advances in medicine at RHCHP

• Long lost songs of Regis

• First generation student’s efforts to help others
  and much more

For Don’s match to count, you must make your gift before December 31.

As of today, Don is giving $19,600 to match the $9,800 already raised. Please help spread the word and share this link to give.

Need scheduling assistance? Call us at 303-458-3508, or email us at careers@regis.edu.

Please take note of the following closures:

• Thursday, Dec. 24 – CLOSED

• Friday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED

• Thursday, Dec. 31 – 8 a.m. – noon

• Friday, Jan. 1 – CLOSED
  

Complete permit pricing may be found at Regis Parking.
To purchase a parking permit, visit Regis Parking.

Please remember Lot 5 is exclusively for residential students with a Lot 5 Residential Permit.

Parking Rates and ParkMobile Zones:
Hourly, daily and evening permits for Lots 1 through 4 and Lots 6 and 7 may be purchased from the pay kiosks located in the respective parking lots or on the ParkMobile app. Please be aware that ParkMobile charges a $0.35 transaction fee. To see pay kiosk locations click here. Overnight parking for guests is only available in Lot 7 and allows vehicles to park for 24 hours from the time of purchase.

Purchase a parking permit, add vehicles to an existing account, or update your license plate via the parking portal available at Regis Parking.

The campus will return to its summer practice of having a single designated entrance to each building, which will be marked with signage. Occupants may exit any door in the facility. All doors will be locked from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays and closed weekends, with exceptions for clinical classes. The Library and chapel will maintain their common times of access. Carroll Hall computer labs will remain open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. except between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  

Most classrooms will be closed after they received an enhanced cleaning and will not reopen until Jan. 18, except for some classes in RHCHP which start Jan. 11.  Some labs will remain open until Dec. 6.   

Offices that are not being used will not be cleaned during the break. If faculty and staff use offices they need to place the “enhanced cleaning”  sign on the inside of the door and custodial staff will clean the space on its regular schedule and return the sign to the outside of the door when completed. Restrooms in facilities will be cleaned daily until the holiday break. 

It is important to reduce energy in space not being used. Please contact Physical Plant at 4944 or physplan@regis.edu if your areas are working remote before and after the Christmas to New Year’s “gift of time.” Physical Plant will cut back heating to the space after notification. If staff come into work, please bring appropriate clothing to stay warm.

Physical Plant will do a “plug audit” on the day before the holiday break begins and disconnect any electronic devices until after New Year’s Day. Faculty and staff who do not plan to be on campus until Jan. 19 are asked to notify Physical Plant so a “plug audit” can be done earlier.

Check-out protocols:

• Assure all windows are closed and locked.

• Clean out and unplug refrigerator units and leave the door open.

• Assure all food and sweets are emptied from desk and cabinets to avoid a rodent infestation.

• Turn off all computers and electronic devices in your office space at the plug outlet by disconnecting power source.

• Assure your lights are turned off.

• If you intend to return to work during the Gift of Time you must contact Campus Safety at 4122 for entrance to the facility. There needs to be a critical reason for entrance.

• Put your trash cans outside your door to be emptied.

For complete building hours and entrances information, click here.

Click to download the guide.

1. Why will the pause comprise the entire 2021 calendar year instead of aligning with FY21 which ends April 30?

Employer retirement plans must follow significant regulatory guidelines. Based on the University’s current plan, changes must be effective January 1 through December 31. Doing otherwise puts our plan at risk, and requires the university to conduct “discrimination testing” to assure that the plan isn’t applied inequitably to employees. We could manage this process, but ending the contribution earlier would require the university to retroactively make contributions not made in the first half of the year, which would negate any needed savings.

1. Are we anticipating a shortfall in the next fiscal year starting May 1 and hope cuts made this fiscal year will give the university a cushion?

While we expect enrollment improvement next fall, we can’t balance our budget on that hope. We expect today’s increased new starts will positively affect the budget in 2-3 years. In the interim, we need to see if the impact of COVID-19 will extend past this fiscal year; continuing the pause until December 2021 not only meets current plan requirements but gives us a cushion against revenue reductions that we expect in next fiscal year, as our recommended tuition increases won’t mitigate the COVID-19 impact on enrollments.

1. Did the university consider a “progressive” approach in which employees who are the lowest paid and/or the farthest from retirement – those most affected – were spared?

Eligibility for the plan is based on employment status, therefore we are legally bound to offer the exact same benefit to employees regardless of their income; doing otherwise places the plan at risk.

1. Could Empower provide employees with a planning calculator to evaluate the personal impact of the loss of the employer retirement contribution?

There are several tools to help an employee determine the impact of this pause on the Empower website at empower-retirement.com. Once logged in, go to “My Financial Path” to gain access to their Learning Center. Additionally, Empower offers regular webinars to assist with overall retirement planning as well as individual one-on-one sessions including the following for November: Empower November Education Series.

1. Can employees make up the difference in contribution that would have been provided by Regis?

Yes, an employee can make additional contributions through the employee before-tax voluntary plan, up to the 403(b) legal limits. Employees interested in starting a voluntary contribution or want to make changes to their current voluntary plan should contact Empower at empower-retirement.com; or 1-855-756-4738.

1. I talked with an Empower representative and they said the pause doesn’t have to be a year-long.

Keep in mind that an Empower representative is familiar with their products generically, but not with the university’s specific plan or decisions around our plan. Employer plans are designed to serve the employee and the organization. Empower consultants can assist you with your specific account, however, they are not equipped to speak to the requirements of our plan and the potential risks associated with mid-year plan changes. For the reasons noted above, the pause does need to be for the entire plan year of January 1 to December 31, 2021.

Visit https://regis365.sharepoint.com/sites/HRInfo/SitePages/Home.aspx for more HR resources.

Registration on Handshake is required! Questions? Email careers@regis.edu or call 303.458.3508.

Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Angela Davis
Wed. Nov. 4: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM MT
The University of San Francisco will host a roundtable discussion with Civil Rights activist Dr. Angela Davis the day after the 2020 Election. Click here to register online.

Election Roundup: Results, Reflection, Renewal
Thurs. Nov. 5: 6 PM - 7:30 PM MT
The Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola University Chicago will host a Zoom forum on reflections from Election 2020, featuring an interdisciplinary panel of professors. Click here to register online.

Imagining Together: A Guided Prayer for Hope & Healing
Thurs. Nov. 5: 7 PM MT
In partnership with the five Jesuit provinces of the United States and Canada, the Office of Ignatian Spirituality will offer a live-streamed guided prayer for hope and healing. Click here to view on YouTube.

Now What? Racial Justice After the 2020 Election
Fri. Nov. 6: 3:30 PM - 5 PM MT
The Georgetown Law Center Office of Equity and Inclusion and Office of Mission and Ministry invite participants to a virtual conversation moderated by Dean William M. Treanor. Click here to register online.

Faith and the Faithful in the 2020 Election: What Happened? Why? What Now?
Tues. Nov. 10: 11 AM - 12:30 PM MT
The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University will sponsor a panel of reporters to discuss the results of the 2020 election. Click here to register online.

40 Years of Walking with Refugees
Thurs. Nov. 12: 4 PM -6 PM MT
Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) will commemorate 40 years of serving refugees across the world during a virtual event featuring Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and special guests. Click here to register online.

Questions? Please contact info@ajcunet.edu.

Learn more about the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities at ajcunet.edu.

 We have been fortunate to continue in-person classes this fall through vigilance and innovations like outdoor classes and classes in tents. As the weather changes and cases are increasing, the University will continue to hold in-person classes as appropriate though exceptions will be granted to individual professors. Students are advised to check with their professors on the status of their classes each week as we get closer to Nov. 20, our last day of the semester.