We all have a role to play in making our campus more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

That's why we partner with groups across campus to foster educational and personal success for all students, staff and faculty. Through collaborative partnerships, we seek to:

  • Provide opportunities where students can develop academic and social skills. 
  • Support students through community-based learning, social action and intersectional identity development that fosters a growth mindset and encourages peer-to-peer advocacy.
  • Provide professional development that helps staff and faculty realize the value they and others bring to our community, to enhance a sense of belonging and engagement, to increase cultural competency and broaden our worldview.
  • Address systemic issues of racism within our institution related to recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students. 
  • Create an environment where historically excluded faculty, staff and students are reflected in the institution so that we authentically model inclusive excellence. 

Partnership Details

CU LEAD Alliance

This network of 14 learning communities across campus serves more than 2,000 undergraduate students through:

  • Participation scholarships
  • Academic enrichment
  • Shared peer experiences 

DACA/ASSET Resources

The university supports undocumented students and employees through the following services:

  • Academic advising
  • Financial support
  • Counseling support
  • UndocuAlly information sessions
  • DACA renewal assistance

Faculty Diversity Action Plan

This collaboration among the Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, ODECE, and colleges and schools seeks to:

  • Achieve the university’s commitment to improving diversity among the faculty in order to meet critical research and teaching needs.
  • Further implement the university’s existing affirmative action policy.
  • Promote measures to prevent discrimination in faculty hiring and retention.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Excellence in Academics (IDEA) Plan

This campus blueprint for diversity, equity and inclusive excellence outlines campus goals as well as recommendations and actions:

  • Build a campus climate based on respect and care for all CU Boulder community members.
  • Enable professional and personal growth through improved infrastructure, including policies, systems, organizational learning, data and accountability.
  • Create and implement strategies to ensure progress and continuity of DEI excellence efforts among CU Boulder’s leadership. 

Campus & Community Partnerships

Our office partners with many offices and programs on campus and in communities around the state to support student success through scholarships and program development. Learn more about key campus and community partnerships.