Diversity & Inclusion Actions and Resources

Message from Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright

The year of 2020 presented a broad array of challenges that confronted us head-on, from a plethora of social injustices in the country and in Colorado to the unacceptable inequities magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we transition into this new semester, we will continue our efforts to build a more inclusive culture, guided by our strategic mission and vision. 

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Meet the Inclusive Culture Council

The mission of the Inclusive Culture Council (ICC) is to provide strategic leadership and transparency for cultivating an inclusive, equitable, interculturally competent, and supportive environment in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. 

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College IDEA Plan Actions

The college is continuously working towards greater equity, inclusion and diversity (EDI) with students, staff, faculty and administrators.

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Campus Update

Actions for change in advancing anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion

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Diversity and Inclusion Events

Messages from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEngineering Leadership

May 21, 2022: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month â€“ a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States encompassing more than 50 distinct heritages.

March 15, 2022: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright

March is Women's History Month, a celebration of the vital role of women in U.S. history. We take this opportunity to highlight the year-round accomplishments of the students, faculty and staff who are leaders in engineering and applied science.

Feb. 21, 2022: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright
In February, we celebrate Black History Month to reflect upon and recognize the many contributions of Black and African American community members to our college and to the field of engineering.

Nov. 24, 2021: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright
As noted by the , this is a time “to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.

Sept. 18, 2021: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar
As highlighted by the , the purpose is to celebrate the “histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.â€

May 26, 2021: Acting Dean Keith Molenaar and Associate Dean Terri Wright
Nationally in May, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month marks a special time to honor Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our community.

Jan. 25, 2021: Jessica Rush Leeker, director of undergraduate education and Stephen Dunn Professor of Engineering Management, Engineering Management Program

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Resources

From the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Accessible to all students and employees â€” log in with your IdentiKey. 

Emergent set of resources to deepen our understanding of Anti-Asian racism and Asian and Asian American leadership in social movements for justice.

Hosted once a semester by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement. 

A collaboration between the School of Education and the College of Engineering and Applied Science

If you are considering reporting a concern, visit the Office of Institutional Equity resource site to report incidents of racism, discrimination or bias.

University Libraries offer these anti-racism resources.

 

University Libraries

Office of Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement

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Office of Institutional Equity

Center for Teaching and Learning

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FAQs on Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s policies and processes regarding racist speech by student

Resources focused on connecting and supporting Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC) and other underserved members of research and innovation community at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder.