At CU Denver School of Public Affairs, we believe that diversity informs our conversations, develops better leaders, leads to better decisions and is truest to our democracy. We welcome the active participation of anyone committed to improving our communities — regardless of background, experiences, viewpoints or social identity.
In 2014, CU Denver School of Public Affairs formed the Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee to develop and increase diversity and equity throughout SPA and to foster a culture of inclusion.
If you have ideas for how the School of Public Affairs can best achieve our strategic goals, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Antoinette Sandoval at antoinette.sandoval@ucdenver.edu.
Every student graduating from the School of Public Affairs will be trained in understanding and respecting differences and in effectively promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in their own organizations and communities.
The School of Public Affairs will recruit, retain, and graduate increasing numbers of historically underrepresented students who are prepared for public service careers.
The School of Public Affairs will actively recruit a diverse pool of applicants for faculty and staff positions and will require successful candidates to demonstrate a commitment to diversity as it relates to the School’s mission.
Faculty, staff, and students at the School of Public Affairs will create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates contributions from many perspectives and affirms the strengths inherent in diversity.
SPA faculty, staff, and students will work with community partners to foster an inclusive and respectful civic environment, research issues related to inequity and social justice, and promote solutions designed to improve the quality of public life for all.