Making Excellence Inclusive.

Transforming Campus Culture.

Combating Racism.

“What I try to tell young people is that if you come together with a mission, and it’s grounded with love and a sense of community, you can make the impossible possible.”

Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020)

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE) seeks to create an inclusive campus, supporting those who have been historically excluded from higher education.

Guided by the campus diversity plan, our programs, scholarships and partnerships help build a culture of belonging and engagement among students, staff and faculty.

Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

We embrace CU Boulder's core values:

Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
Maximizing the success and inclusion of all students, staff and faculty
Engaging with diverse perspectives through a growth mindset

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Center for Inclusion and Social Change

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Diversity and Inclusion Summit

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Colorado Opportunity Scholarship (COSI)

Partnerships

Campus & Community Partnerships

Impact

1,800 precollege students and parents

participate in CU Boulder programs

$2 million in COSI scholarships

support 300 CU Boulder students

4,500 students, staff
and faculty

attended our programs in 2020-21

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ODECE News

Colorado Diversity Initiative director announces retirement

Barbara Kraus, who’s worked for CU Boulder for over 30 years, will retire at the end of this month. Read more

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Registration now open for 2023 CU Social Justice Summit

The University of Colorado Social Justice Summit aspires to ignite critical engagement and responsibility for... Read more

Adela Aguirre, graduating first-generation senior

First-generation graduate overcomes adversity to pave the way for future underrepresented students

For first-generation graduating senior Adela Aguirre, college did not go how she had planned. At times, she even wanted to quit. But through hard work, perseverance and involvement, she was able to find community and leave a profound impact on underrepresented students in her journey to becoming the first in her family to graduate college. Read more

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Colorado Diversity Initiative director announces retirement

Registration now open for 2023 CU Social Justice Summit

First-generation graduate overcomes adversity to pave the way for future underrepresented students

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