Our Legacy

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1973
Minority Engineering Program (MEP)

Beginning with six students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 1973, MEP was the first established program for students of color at CU Boulder. Thanks to this program, by 1997 CU Boulder's return rate was believed to be the highest in the nation for minority engineering students with a total of 170 students.
1975
CU LEAD McNeill Academic Program

McNeill supports students’ academic, personal and professional development through outstanding faculty and staff, excellent instruction, community engagement and leadership development.
1981
CU Boulder Upward Bound

CU Boulder receives its first federal Upward Bound grant to provide rigorous college prep, academic enrichment and community building activities to Indigenous high school students from tribal nations across the United States.
1983
CU LEAD Pre Collegiate Development Program (PCDP)

The Pre-Collegiate Development Program (PCDP) is an institutionally funded academically enhancement program for middle and high school students, designed to motivate and prepare first generation students to pursue their higher education goals.
1985
Equity and Excellence Programs/Awards

The Equity and Excellence Awards program was started by CU Boulder Professor Al Ramirez. These awards were designed to recognize students, faculty and staff who have successfully and effectively worked to promote inclusive excellence at CU Boulder, and is the longest-running diversity awards program.
1987
CU LEAD TRIO Student Support Services

This federal programs provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students to complete their postsecondary education.
1988
CU LEAD First Nations and White Antelope Memorial Scholarship Programs

This scholarship has been instrumental in helping American Indian students complete heir baccalaureate degrees.
1989
CU LEAD Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program

The SMART Program prepares underserved students for doctoral study in STEM fields. Since its inception in 1989, SMART has benefited more than 750 students.
1993
CU LEAD MASP – Dr. Jim Curry

MASP supports motivated traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation students who want to be part of a diverse, multicultural academic enrichment community in the College of Arts & Sciences to further their success while attending CU Boulder.
1995-2012, 2017
McNair-Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

McNair is designed to prepare undergrads from underrepresented segments of society for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. This U.S. Department of Education TRiO program is funded at 151 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico.
1995
Diversity Summits

First annual Diversity Summit begins as a half-day conference. Today, the Diversity Summit is offered over two days and, is of 2016, is scheduled during both the fall and spring semesters. Now considered one of CU Boulder’s proudest traditions, the Diversity and Inclusion Summits are free events for all students, faculty, staff and community members.
1997
Student Academic Success Center (SASC)

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC), which began as the Academic Access Institute in the 1980s, is a multicultural academic learning community serving low-income and first generation college students. They help facilitate student transitions, build community, increase retention and graduation rates, and foster a campus climate that is accepting of all students.
1998
Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE)

In 1998, The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) was established under the leadership of an assistant vice chancellor for diversity and equity.
1998/99
CU LEAD Alliance under Ofelia Miramontes

Closely following the establishment of ODE, Ofelia Miramontes, former professor of education and associate vice chancellor for diversity and equity, founded the CU LEAD Alliance in 1998, which continues to support student success on the CU Boulder campus.
2001
CU LEAD Leeds Business Diverse Scholars

Operating within the Leeds School of Business, this program focuses on comprehensive student development through a variety of group and individual interactions with program participants built on four strategic pillars: academic achievement, educational excellence, professional development and community outreach.
2002
CU LEAD CMCI Diverse Scholars

The College of Media, Communication and Information is committed to creating a community where everyone can be themselves. This program gives students access to networking opportunities, peer mentoring and extra support from faculty and staff.
2003
CU LEAD Education Diverse Scholars

This a supportive, vibrant community is composed of individuals who are deeply and passionately committed to the School of Education’s mission to promote “democracy, diversity, equity and justice.”
2004
CU LEAD Diverse Musicians Alliance

While providing academic enrichment, leadership and outreach activities, scholarships, personal links to faculty and staff, mentoring and opportunities for community service, this program is committed to promoting the diversity of music, cultures, ideas and races within the College of Music.
2005
CU LEAD ENVD Designers Without Boundaries (DWB)

This is an academic scholarship program for first-generation and underrepresented students in the Environmental Design Program.
2007
Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE)

The Office of Diversity and Equity is transformed into the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, led by Bob Boswell, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement. From the beginning, ODECE's vision has been to facilitate inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all students, staff and faculty and to build a culture of belonging and engagement on campus.
2008
CU LEAD MEP becomes BOLD Center

Within the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center is committed to creating a diverse environment where all engineering students are welcome, and where students who are traditionally underrepresented in engineering are empowered to achieve their dreams.
2008
CU LEAD First Generation Scholars

This program works with each First Generation Scholar to explore their personal pathways for success and maximize their college experience through a host of important opportunities, resources, and connections.
2014
Guardian Scholars

Guardian Scholars is a part of the TRiO Student Support Services Program providing comprehensive and holistic student support services designed to nurture the academic success and professional development of students who have experienced foster care.
2017
CU LEAD Multicultural Leadership Scholars

Based on a social justice approach, students take coursework that emphasizes building community, collaboration, ethical reflection, respect and values diversity as a hallmark of contemporary leadership practice.
2019
Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

CU Boulder approves the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan, the result of four years of collaborative, campuswide work that serves as the blueprint and guide for the entire campus on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
2020
IDEA Council formed

The university creates the IDEA Council, a representative body of students, staff and faculty that is charged with prioritizing the recommendations outlined in the IDEA Plan.

1973
Minority Engineering Program (MEP)

Beginning with six students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 1973, MEP was the first established program for students of color at CU Boulder. Thanks to this program, by 1997 CU Boulder's return rate was believed to be the highest in the nation for minority engineering students with a total of 170 students.
1975
CU LEAD McNeill Academic Program

McNeill supports students’ academic, personal and professional development through outstanding faculty and staff, excellent instruction, community engagement and leadership development.
1981
CU Boulder Upward Bound

CU Boulder receives its first federal Upward Bound grant to provide rigorous college prep, academic enrichment and community building activities to Indigenous high school students from tribal nations across the United States.
1983
CU LEAD Pre Collegiate Development Program (PCDP)

The Pre-Collegiate Development Program (PCDP) is an institutionally funded academically enhancement program for middle and high school students, designed to motivate and prepare first generation students to pursue their higher education goals.
1985
Equity and Excellence Programs/Awards

The Equity and Excellence Awards program was started by CU Boulder Professor Al Ramirez. These awards were designed to recognize students, faculty and staff who have successfully and effectively worked to promote inclusive excellence at CU Boulder, and is the longest-running diversity awards program.
1987
CU LEAD TRIO Student Support Services

This federal programs provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students to complete their postsecondary education.
1988
CU LEAD First Nations and White Antelope Memorial Scholarship Programs

This scholarship has been instrumental in helping American Indian students complete heir baccalaureate degrees.
1989
CU LEAD Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program

The SMART Program prepares underserved students for doctoral study in STEM fields. Since its inception in 1989, SMART has benefited more than 750 students.
1993
CU LEAD MASP – Dr. Jim Curry

MASP supports motivated traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation students who want to be part of a diverse, multicultural academic enrichment community in the College of Arts & Sciences to further their success while attending CU Boulder.
1995-2012, 2017
McNair-Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

McNair is designed to prepare undergrads from underrepresented segments of society for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. This U.S. Department of Education TRiO program is funded at 151 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico.
1995
Diversity Summits

First annual Diversity Summit begins as a half-day conference. Today, the Diversity Summit is offered over two days and, is of 2016, is scheduled during both the fall and spring semesters. Now considered one of CU Boulder’s proudest traditions, the Diversity and Inclusion Summits are free events for all students, faculty, staff and community members.
1997
Student Academic Success Center (SASC)

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC), which began as the Academic Access Institute in the 1980s, is a multicultural academic learning community serving low-income and first generation college students. They help facilitate student transitions, build community, increase retention and graduation rates, and foster a campus climate that is accepting of all students.
1998
Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE)

In 1998, The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) was established under the leadership of an assistant vice chancellor for diversity and equity.
1998/99
CU LEAD Alliance under Ofelia Miramontes

Closely following the establishment of ODE, Ofelia Miramontes, former professor of education and associate vice chancellor for diversity and equity, founded the CU LEAD Alliance in 1998, which continues to support student success on the CU Boulder campus.
2001
CU LEAD Leeds Business Diverse Scholars

Operating within the Leeds School of Business, this program focuses on comprehensive student development through a variety of group and individual interactions with program participants built on four strategic pillars: academic achievement, educational excellence, professional development and community outreach.
2002
CU LEAD CMCI Diverse Scholars

The College of Media, Communication and Information is committed to creating a community where everyone can be themselves. This program gives students access to networking opportunities, peer mentoring and extra support from faculty and staff.
2003
CU LEAD Education Diverse Scholars

This a supportive, vibrant community is composed of individuals who are deeply and passionately committed to the School of Education’s mission to promote “democracy, diversity, equity and justice.”
2004
CU LEAD Diverse Musicians Alliance

While providing academic enrichment, leadership and outreach activities, scholarships, personal links to faculty and staff, mentoring and opportunities for community service, this program is committed to promoting the diversity of music, cultures, ideas and races within the College of Music.
2005
CU LEAD ENVD Designers Without Boundaries (DWB)

This is an academic scholarship program for first-generation and underrepresented students in the Environmental Design Program.
2007
Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE)

The Office of Diversity and Equity is transformed into the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement, led by Bob Boswell, vice chancellor for diversity, equity and community engagement. From the beginning, ODECE's vision has been to facilitate inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all students, staff and faculty and to build a culture of belonging and engagement on campus.
2008
CU LEAD MEP becomes BOLD Center

Within the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center is committed to creating a diverse environment where all engineering students are welcome, and where students who are traditionally underrepresented in engineering are empowered to achieve their dreams.
2008
CU LEAD First Generation Scholars

This program works with each First Generation Scholar to explore their personal pathways for success and maximize their college experience through a host of important opportunities, resources, and connections.
2014
Guardian Scholars

Guardian Scholars is a part of the TRiO Student Support Services Program providing comprehensive and holistic student support services designed to nurture the academic success and professional development of students who have experienced foster care.
2017
CU LEAD Multicultural Leadership Scholars

Based on a social justice approach, students take coursework that emphasizes building community, collaboration, ethical reflection, respect and values diversity as a hallmark of contemporary leadership practice.
2019
Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

CU Boulder approves the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan, the result of four years of collaborative, campuswide work that serves as the blueprint and guide for the entire campus on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
2020
IDEA Council formed

The university creates the IDEA Council, a representative body of students, staff and faculty that is charged with prioritizing the recommendations outlined in the IDEA Plan.

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Our Legacy

1973

Minority Engineering Program (MEP)

1975

CU LEAD McNeill Academic Program

1981

CU Boulder Upward Bound

1983

CU LEAD Pre Collegiate Development Program (PCDP)

1985

Equity and Excellence Programs/Awards

1987

CU LEAD TRIO Student Support Services

1988

CU LEAD First Nations and White Antelope Memorial Scholarship Programs

1989

CU LEAD Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program

1993

CU LEAD MASP – Dr. Jim Curry

1995-2012, 2017

McNair-Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

1995

Diversity Summits

1997

Student Academic Success Center (SASC)

1998

Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE)

1998/99

CU LEAD Alliance under Ofelia Miramontes

2001

CU LEAD Leeds Business Diverse Scholars

2002

CU LEAD CMCI Diverse Scholars

2003

CU LEAD Education Diverse Scholars

2004

CU LEAD Diverse Musicians Alliance

2005

CU LEAD ENVD Designers Without Boundaries (DWB)

2007

Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE)

2008

CU LEAD MEP becomes BOLD Center

2008

CU LEAD First Generation Scholars

2014

Guardian Scholars

2017

CU LEAD Multicultural Leadership Scholars

2019

Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

2020

IDEA Council formed

1973

Minority Engineering Program (MEP)

1975

CU LEAD McNeill Academic Program

1981

CU Boulder Upward Bound

1983

CU LEAD Pre Collegiate Development Program (PCDP)

1985

Equity and Excellence Programs/Awards

1987

CU LEAD TRIO Student Support Services

1988

CU LEAD First Nations and White Antelope Memorial Scholarship Programs

1989

CU LEAD Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (SMART) Program

1993

CU LEAD MASP – Dr. Jim Curry

1995-2012, 2017

McNair-Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program

1995

Diversity Summits

1997

Student Academic Success Center (SASC)