Faculty and Staff Programs

Affinity Groups

CU Denver’s affinity groups support the institution’s goals of making education work for all and a people-centered best place to work through voluntary association based on identity, background, interest, allyship and/or goals. Affinity groups will contribute to this work by providing community engagement and educational opportunities relevant to their communities and by supporting professional development of their members. Membership in affinity groups is open to all CU Denver employees and there is no limit on group size

Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff

Black Faculty and Staff

First Gen Faculty and Staff

Latinx Faculty and Staff

LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff

Parents Faculty and Staff

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Our programming is designed for every member of the CU Denver community to be challenged and engage in discussion and debate on issues at hand.

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Join an Affinity Group

If you are interested in creating a new affinity group please complete the form below. Requests for a new affinity group must be open to all CU Denver employees and cannot duplicate existing groups.

Affinity Group Form

Affinity Group Events

Inclusive Excellence Council (IEC)

The IEC is comprised of Associate Deans and Unit Leaders from each of the colleges, schools and business units. It is a standing council that was formed in Jan 22, 2022. Its charge stems from our 2030 Strategic Plan to make education work for all and to be known as a people-centered best place to work.

For more information including members and College, School and Unit plans please visit the SharePoint Site.

Asset mapping (what resources we already have in place and what gaps need to be prioritized for support/funding).

Creating outcome based, data informed plans and recommendations to the deans and university leadership on how to take Goal 1 and 5 from paper to practice.

Developing unit level plans that address Goal 1 and 5, as well as specifically speaking to the Climate and Workplace Survey results.

Committing to professional development which will be ongoing and evolving as the cultural competencies of the council increase.