Assistant Dean for Organizational Development & Inclusive Practice

Vanessa Seals
Vanessa Seals

Dean’s Advisory Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DCIDE)

  • Advises the Libraries’ dean, administration, and Libraries groups (teams, communities of  practice, etc.) on policies and issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion 
  • Provides leadership for the development and assessment of short- and long-term strategies for structure, policies, processes, instruction, engagement and other matters concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Develops activities that promote cultural competency and sponsors training opportunities on serving distinctive and underrepresented populations for library employees 
  • Stays informed about, communicates, and aligns the Libraries with the University’s IDEA Plan and collaborates with campus community to further diversity-related goals.  
  • Leads the Libraries' Community of Practice for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

DCIDE Co-chairs

Arthur Aguilera
Arthur Aguilera
Liz Novosel
Liz Novosel

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries affirm diversity and inclusive excellence to be vitally integral to our mission and vision. We strive to model this in recruitment and retention, building collections, and offering services and spaces to develop a receptive social, intellectual, and physical environment for all.

Diversity and diverse are here meant to include but are not limited to cultural differences, race/ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, (dis)ability, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. We recognize and seek to address power dynamics created by power differences and hierarchy. We strive to develop cultural competency as an institution.

We commit to:

  • Increasing representation in higher education of historically excluded/underrepresented populations
  • Understanding and advocating for individuals’ diverse histories, traditions, and identities
  • Preserving and promoting linguistic diversity
  • Providing forums for open, clear, and respectful dialogues that actively seek and engage with diverse perspectives
  • Implementing universal design strategies to create accessible facilities and resources
  • Identifying and mitigating bias and barriers to inclusion in personal and institutional interactions
  • Supporting the health and well-being of our campus community through inclusive programs, services, and spaces

CU Libraries aligns our vision for diversity with:

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