Equity, Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Our commitment
Our goal is to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence.
As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Racism is a public health crisis, and we are committed to dismantling structural racism. Ableism, ageism, homophobia, misogyny, racism, transphobia, xenophobia, and all other forms of hatred or discrimination will not be tolerated. We are committed to recognizing and confronting our internalized racism and implicit biases and constantly striving to act in ways that affirm and support students, staff, faculty, leadership, alumni, and communities with whom we engage.
On July 28, 2021, the Colorado School of Public Health held a town hall to update students, staff, and faculty on activities initiated following the release of 2020 Plan to Dismantle Structural Racism and Advancing Inclusive Excellence. Participants had an opportunity to ask questions, provide input about the school’s efforts, and offer recommendations for next steps.
On
July 22, 2020, the Colorado School of Public Health held a town hall to
provide an open forum to discuss the draft plan to address structural
racism and inequality
within our community and explore the external role of the school.
- Watch the 2020 town hall video recording
- View the 2020 town hall presentation slides
- Read the questions posed during the 2020 town hall*
*Questions were answered during the event. Please watch the video recording for those responses.
Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) partners with the ColoradoSPH tri-campus community to shape policies, practices, and programs that support a fair, diverse, and respectful environment for all individuals. Through our collaborative efforts, the OEDI supports the school's EDI strategic priorities and plans to dismantle structural racism. A critical part of our work is ensuring individuals from historically excluded communities can access opportunities and thrive. We strive to create an environment that encourages full participation and belonging for all.
Contact us
Have questions? Contact us at ColoradoSPH.EDI@cuanschutz.edu
Cerise Hunt PhD, MSW
Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Director (Center for Public Health Practice), Clinical Assistant Professor
Land acknowledgements
Communications & statements
Support resources
- Office of Equity
- Reporting & Resolution Options
- Report Incidents of Bias
- Office of Inclusion and Outreach
- Central Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement
- LGBTQ+ Hub
- Undocumented Student Services
- Ombuds Office
- Case Management
- CU Anschutz Phoenix Center
- Veteran & Military Student Services
- Disability Resources and Services
- Office of the Vice President for Diversity
- Office of Equal Opportunity
- Student Case Management
- Tell Someone
- SafeWalk
- Bias Reporting System
- Campus Map with Inclusive Resources and Facilities
- Adult Learner & Veteran Services (ALVS)
- Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC)
- Black/African American Cultural Center (B/AACC)
- El Centro
- Pride Resource Center
- Native American Cultural Center (NACC)
- Student Disability Center
- Women and Gender Advocacy Center (WGAC)
- Office of Equity and Inclusion
- Asian/Pacific American Student Services
- César Chávez Cultural Center
- Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
- Marcus Garvey Cultural Center
- Native American Student Services
- Stryker Institute for Leadership Development
- Veterans Services
- Center for Women's and Gender Equity
- DREAMers at UNC
- UNITE Cohort program
- Know Your Rights Workshop
- Student Consciousness Raising
- Student Support Services
Educational resources
Community read
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will host a virtual book discussion group this academic year open to all ColoradoSPH students, faculty, and staff. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please stay tuned for more detailed information regarding the reading and discussion schedule.
- Fall 2023 community read book selection: What the Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha
- Spring 2024 community read book selection: Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja Barber
- Training catalog (CU Anschutz)
- Request a training form (CU Anschutz)
- Inclusive teaching tips (CSU)
- Inclusive online meeting practices (CSU)
- Short list: Antiracist resources and readings for faculty (ColoradoSPH)
- Full list: Antiracist resources and readings for faculty (ColoradoSPH)
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