CU Boulder recognizes its obligation to redress systemic racism and to foster a campus culture that confronts racism and promotes equity for students, faculty and staff. CU Boulder commits to taking a series of immediate actions in advance of the Fall 2020 semester.
These actions are CU Boulder’s initial response and will be augmented with other actions that will occur in the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as long-term actions that will extend into Academic Year 2021.
Additionally, these actions will be coordinated as part of the implementation of the Inclusion, Diversity and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan, approved earlier this year, through which we will drive priorities moving forward.
We also commit to the immediate implementation of the Five Action Areas of Focus – known as the “CLIMB recommendations”– of the IDEA Plan, beginning with the immediate formation of the Council for Community and Inclusion to prioritize and steer ongoing actions, owners and accountability as we move into the coming academic year:
While as a public institution we must acknowledge each person’s First Amendment right to free speech, we want to be clear: Racist and discriminatory speech runs counter to our values and is not welcome at CU Boulder. We strongly encourage anyone who doesn’t want to or believes they cannot live our values of respecting the rights of others and accepting our differences to reconsider their ability to be a productive member of our community.
The Chancellor announces immediate actions for change to advance anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion at CU Boulder. The eight actions are designed to transform the CU Boulder experience for Black students, faculty and staff; for all students, faculty and staff of color; and for other marginalized individuals and groups.
A message from Provost Russell Moore
Joint Message from:
Bob Boswell, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
Akirah Bradley, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Valerie Simons, Associate Vice Chancellor for OIEC and Title IX Coordinator
A message from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Akirah Bradley
A message from Vice Chancellor David Kang
A message from Interim Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O'Rourke
A message from Interim Dean, James W.C. White and Associate Dean for Inclusive Practice Hillary Potter
A message from Dean Sharon F. Matusik
A message from Interim Dean Keith Molenaar
A message from Dean James Anaya
A message from Dean Robert Shay
A message from Dean Robert McDonald
A message from Dean Kathy Schultz
A message from the Faculty Leadership Team
A message from Graduate School Dean Scott Adler
A message from the Vice Chancellor for Advancement Deb Coffin
A message from the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Michele Moses
If you are struggling or want to talk to someone, please reach out to the following virtual campus support services:
Visit CU Boulder's reporting resource site to report incidents of racism, discrimination or bias.
FAQs on CU Boulder’s Policies & Processes Regarding Racist Speech by Students
Learn more about how free speech and free expression support our academic mission at CU Boulder
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