We grow stronger by embracing and cultivating the unique contributions of all community members.
CU Engineering is a college where diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and community building are fundamental values for our shared growth. We aim to recruit, retain and support students, staff and faculty who have been historically marginalized, excluded and underrepresented. We seek to collaboratively make equitable changes that remove barriers and enhance access to programs, resources and services. We value a community of cultural diversity and the sharing of different ideas and perspectives, and we strive to empower the voices of all community members within CU Engineering and campus wide.
In the next five years, we will:
- Be a college that prioritizes learning, growth and accountability from faculty, staff and students as we work toward the constant pursuit of a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Be a community that prioritizes equitable student opportunities, outcomes, services and success, with an internal and external brand of inclusion and excellence.
- Be a place where each individual leads with cultural awareness, humility, empathy, grace and a vigorous curiosity modeled by all leaders.
To enable this vision, we will:
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Implement inclusive learning opportunities and practices for all students, faculty and staff across the college.
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Organize and leverage the focus of college councils and committees to recruit and retain diverse students, faculty and staff.
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Establish and implement equity review processes for policies, procedures and practices affecting students, staff and faculty around scholarships and workforce management.
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Create community and belonging initiatives for students, staff and faculty that promote a culture of dialogue, growth, awareness, empowerment, agency, psychological safety, ownership and accountability.
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Incorporate inclusive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning into faculty development programs and tools by promoting collaboration between curricula committees, instructors and campus partners.
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Invest, resource and build collaborative relationships supporting inclusion with student organizations, professional affinity groups and industry to build access, scholarship opportunities and career development for students.
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Celebrate the success of faculty, staff and students from across the college for their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
