Diversity is one of four campus focus areas for the next seven years. Our efforts will emphasize recruiting and retention of students, faculty and staff, improved staff training and development in issues affecting diverse students, additional faculty positions, creation of programs for specialized majors, and expansion of the student union. The University of Colorado at Boulder is a community in which diversity is a fundamental value. People are different and the differences among them are what we call diversity.
Diversity is a natural and enriching hallmark of life.
It includes, but is not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, religion, and physical abilities. A climate of healthy diversity is one in which people value individual and group differences, respect the perspectives of others, and communicate openly. This definition of diversity was officially adopted by the University of Colorado at Boulder Campus Diversity Committee in l994 following many years of de facto adherence to its principles. CU-Boulder regards a diverse student body as a vital element of academic excellence and for preparing students for the world of work. Furthermore, the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students directly contributes to the quality of our research, creative work, and teaching.