Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Creativity and innovation are fostered in environments where diversity, equity, and inclusion exist. Incorporation of these values into our interactions, teaching and research programs is essential to ensure that the knowledge created and the students we graduate are connected to our global society.

Melissa Burt
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu
970-491-8706

Dr. Melissa Burt was appointed Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in Fall 2018. The Office of the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion works with faculty, staff and students to ensure that all feel welcome in the college and to create strategy and programs that incorporate the university’s Principles of Community into teaching, research and outreach.  She has an active role in university-wide initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion to share ideas and exchange best practices for the benefit of the college and all of CSU.

Source News: Five questions with Melissa Burt

Faculty/Staff Professional Development

Professional development and inclusive teaching resources are available to all faculty and staff of the college.
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Student Organizations and activities

Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) builds a strong community that embraces the creative ideas that diverse groups contribute to engineering research and projects.
Engineering Success Center

College Diversity Strategic Plan

The college diversity plan focuses on taking tangible actions that support advancing goals from the university strategic plan.
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WSCOE Climate Survey Results

This sub report focuses on the results of the survey component of the assessment for Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering.
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We embrace Colorado State University’s Principles of Community of Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice as our core values.

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Integrity

Respect

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Social Justice

In The News

ASEE honors college with Bronze award for diversity and inclusion
ASEE has honored the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering with the Bronze Award for its diversity and inclusion efforts.
CSU Department of Atmospheric Science accepted into AGU diversity program
CSU's Atmospheric Science department is one of 14 institutions chosen as a partner in the AGU's Bridge program.
PROGRESS, or PROmoting Geoscience Research, Education and Success program attendees and staff, 2019

PROGRESS, or PROmoting Geoscience Research, Education and Success program

PROGRESS provides undergraduate women access to female role models in scientific fields, beginning with a workshop where panels of professional women in the earth sciences discuss their experiences. The undergraduates also are encouraged to attend networking events and engage with peers and mentors through a website and Facebook group.

Resources

Engineering Student Resources

Claudia Hernandez
Outreach and Equity Coordinator 

Claudia.Hernandez@colostate.edu
970-491-7088

Claudia works with current students, student organizations, summer program initiatives, and outreach

Source News: Five questions with Claudia Hernandez

Engineering Faculty and Staff Resources

Professional Development

Previous trainings

  • “Strategies for Responding to Sexual Harassment and Improving Workplace Climate,” 2020
  • Professional Development Workshop Series “Increasing Inclusivity in the WSCOE Classroom for Faculty/Staff” in Collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, 2019

Inclusive Teaching Resources

University Diversity Resources

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Faith, Belief and Religious Observances

This calendar was created to highlight the wide diversity of holiday, belief and faith traditions being celebrated by CSU students, faculty and staff and in our community.

Reporting a bias-related incident

  • If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911.
  • If you believe you have been the victim of a crime, bias-related or otherwise, please contact CSU Police Department at 970-491-6425.
  • If you or someone you know is experiencing an emotional difficulty or mental health illness, call the CSU Counseling Center at 970-491-7111 if you are a student, or the Employee Assistance Program 970-491-1527 if you are an employee.

If we are provided with contact information for the reporting party or impacted party someone from the appropriate office or resource will reach out to those impacted by the reported behavior. 

All reports will be treated with discretion and a reasonable expectation of confidentiality. Information from this form may be shared with appropriate individuals in order to help protect the safety and health of those involved in any incident. 

You may remain anonymous when reporting through this form. However, it’s very helpful to have your contact information and name in case there is a need to obtain more information about the situation or clarify information. Every attempt will be made to review and address the concerns you submit on this form, but without adequate information, the university may not be able to respond as effectively. Therefore your contact information is strongly encouraged.