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Diversity is fundamental to our success. It includes, but is not limited to, cultural differences, race and ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, (dis)ability, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, and political philosophy (fromÌý). A diverse body of faculty, students, and staff is necessary for CU Boulder to fulfill its goal of serving the people of Colorado, the nationÌýand the world by bringing together a vibrant array of cultures, experiencesÌýand perspectives, and drawing upon the creative sparks produced by such a mélange.

A commitment to equity underlies all efforts to be inclusive. We must identify and eliminate the barriers that have prevented, historically and presently, marginalized and underserved people from fully accessing the opportunities and resources they need to succeed. We must increase our collective and individual awareness of how these barriers manifest in the experiences of our faculty, studentsÌýand staff. Beyond awareness, we must take concrete steps toward dismantling barriers in our policies, teaching, and hiring and promotion practices, and act affirmatively to support all of our communities. Everyone in the CU Boulder community deserves a fair chance to be highly successful—to see their demonstrated ability, with the right support, transformed into excellence.

To reap the rewards of diversity, CU Boulder must be a truly inclusive university. The rich array of faculty, studentsÌýand staff who constitute the diversity of the institution must be guaranteed opportunities for access, advancementÌýand academic success. Communities cannot contribute fully to the intellectual and social life of the campus when they are marginalized, threatenedÌýor demoralized, or when they believe that their voices are not heard by leadership and the broader campus community.

Commitment to becoming a diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution enhances CU Boulder’s excellence in research and teaching, its excellence as a workplace, and its excellence in service to the state of Colorado and beyond.