Does UCCS provide domestic partner benefits?
UCCS provides “domestic partner” benefits for LGBT employees. To find out about important details, please contact the Human Resources Department. Presently, the college requires a declaration of partnership to enroll in the program. The City and County of Denver provides such services, however, through the Chancellor’s LGBT Task Force, the administration is presently researching opportunities for local documentation. Does UCCS have an LGBT group for faculty and staff? Yes! The PRIDE Faculty group meets monthly and participates in various activities and events, such as Coming Out Day, Colorado Springs PrideFest, and other opportunities. PRIDE also acts as a networking group for LGBT faculty, and advocates for LGBT faculty and interests on campus via the Chancellor’s LGBT Task Force. Does UCCS have systems in place to help with transgender employees in transition? Yes. The Human Resources Department is equipped to assist transgender employees with name changes, and additional assistance
