Inclusive Excellence

A strategic advisory group of student leaders, faculty and staff representing all university units will convene for the first time to begin the historic work of implementing the IDEA Plan, a campus blueprint for building a more diverse and inclusive CU Boulder.

CU Boulder Today recently spoke with Shawn O’Neal, a doctoral candidate in ethnic studies, to learn more about Anti-Racism I, the first of three new Coursera courses he has developed with Jennifer Ho, professor of ethnic studies and director of the Center for Humanities and the Arts.

A petition created by two CU Boulder students seeks to make Black, Indigenous and other people of color feel safe, heard and valued.

Since the chancellor issued his charge earlier this summer, ODECE and its many campus partners have been collaborating on multiple fronts. I’d like to share an update on our progress to achieve the eight immediate actions for change.

Patty Limerick, faculty director and chair of the board of CU Boulder’s Center of the American West, will play a central role in Colorado’s historic effort to reassess names of state landmarks.

If you’re looking for ways to broaden your horizons on race, racism and racial injustice, CU Boulder’s University Libraries has developed a free Anti-Racism Resource Guide to help out.

Alphonse Keasley, associate vice chancellor in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement came to CU Boulder in 1975, beginning what he calls his life as a university citizen.

The CU president and chancellors issued a statement of support for international students and for legal action opposing a July 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive.

Chancellor DiStefano has asked Vice Chancellor Bob Boswell to lead the implementation of the eight immediate actions announced on June 18 to improve anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and equity efforts on campus.

Chancellor DiStefano joined with President Mark Kennedy and the other chancellors in the CU system to communicate their support of CU's international students following a recent federal ruling on student visas.