DEI Minute

What is Accent Bias?Accent bias is a commonly overlooked form of discrimination. Our accent is part of our identity, and, unfortunately, we tend to assign people to certain categories based on their accent.Upon initial meetings, we can

In recent weeks, there has been increased activities and heightened awareness in the Front Range area around enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These actions raise both questions and concerns about where enforcement

[Originally published February 2024; Updated with 2025 resources & events]A Brief History of Black History MonthEvery February, we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the many contributions and sacrifices of our Black and African

In an undergraduate setting, peer mentoring programs typically partner 3rd and 4th year students with first and second-year students via one-on-one meetings and community events to strengthen the STEM community among current students and smooth the

Transgender Awareness Week, Nov. 13-19,  is a time to celebrate, uplift and honor our transgender friends, family, students, staff, and faculty. The week concludes on Nov. 20 with the Transgender Day of Remembrance; an annual observance that

What do you consider when you create a digital material or a piece of computer information? Have you thought about the challenges that different people may have in accessing digital media and information?With how frequently we communicate and obtain

Belated welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The DEI Minute is a bi-weekly department newsletter distributed by the CEAE JEDI Committee with the goal of educating our readers on topics related to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is important to discuss the connection between Mental Health and DEI. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five adults in the U.S. have a mental illness. While the

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. By definition, students with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some problems which may interfere with receptive or expressive communication. Some of these differences are very subtle and can be

Happy Ramadan: This year, Ramadan is from March 10 - April 9 with Eid-al-Fitr taking place on April 10. We are re-sharing correspondence sent to our faculty and staff earlier this week (below).  Imposter Syndrome Have you ever