Cultivating Inclusive Excellence

MSU Denver has been committed to diversity, equity and inclusive excellence since its inception in 1965. As such, we are poised like no other institution to convene and lead conversations and community building in light of the national movement for racial justice.

Our 2030 Strategic Plan challenges us to become “a model for shared leadership that fosters an anti-racism environment and systematic transformation through a more representative workplace that attracts and retains diverse faculty and staff, while investing in DEI service, scholarship and practice.” To accomplish this bold vision, we aim to nurture an environment where students of color and other underrepresented students are empowered to achieve personal, academic and professional success and create foundational change in their social and economic mobility.

Funding Priorities

Our Goal: $5M

Accelerating the number of Colorado’s historically marginalized students who stay in school and graduate by investing in programs to diversify faculty and mentoring and increase access to learning opportunities.

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Faculty Fellows Program

The Faculty Fellows Program will help recruit, retain and mentor underrepresented academics while also supporting the success of students.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM
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Teaching Assistantship Program

Teaching assistants are mentored by faculty members and trained in culturally relevant classroom pedagogy techniques, offering support to other underrepresented students.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE Teaching Assistant PROGRAM

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