Colorado College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

The College‘s Anti-Discrimination Policy states that the institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and activities or employment practices, and outlines the responsibility of individuals to report instances of discrimination. https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/the-colorado-college-notice-of-non-discrimination

Complaint Procedure: If you believe there has been a violation of the non-discrimination policies listed above, report the incident to any of the following individuals who have been designated to handle inquiries regarding violations of the College’s non-discrimination policies: Gail Murphy-Geiss Office: Palmer 131A Phone: 719-389-6868 gmurphygeiss@coloradocollege.edu Rochelle Mason Office: Worner Center 230 Phone: 719-389-6800 RMason@coloradocollege.edu Barbara Wilson Office: Spencer Center 100 Phone: 719-389-6421 bwilson@coloradocollege.edu The College will promptly investigate the matter and take appropriate corrective action when necessary. Complaints concerning sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual conduct will be handled through the procedures outlined in the College’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures. All other Complaints of discrimination will be handled through the procedures outlined in the College’s Anti-Discrimination Policies and Procedures. Your complaint will be kept as confidential as practicable. The College prohibits retaliation against any individual for filing a complaint or assisting in a complaint investigation. If you perceive retaliation for making a complaint or your participation in the investigation, please report the incident to any of the individuals listed above. https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/anti-discrimination-policies-and-procedures

The Bridge Scholars program presents accepted students with multiple opportunities to engage with student and faculty mentors, attend personal and academic growth events, and create life-long friendship with their peers. The curriculum of the two week intensive course is designed specifically to motivate students with diverse interests and strengths, while assisting their transition from high school to college life. When recruiting students, the Bridge Scholars program takes in to account if the student is among the first in their family to attend college, if the student is a member of the QuestBridge program, other community programs, or the CC fly-in program, and the educational resources, enrichment opportunities, and mentoring resources available at the student's high school. The Short Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons is an internship that is federally funded by the Office of Minority Health Research Coordination (OMHRC) in the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). STEP-UP is particularly interested in increasing the participation of students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research on a national basis, including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. The Diversity and Equity Advisory Board serves as an advisory group to the President of the College and the Cabinet on all matters related to diversity and equity regarding staff and faculty. The board promotes and nurtures an inclusive campus culture that values different backgrounds, experiences, ideas and opinions, recognizing the various intersections of identities that make up the CC community. Its work helps ensure that the College addresses on a continuing basis all of the possible implications of the protections as stated in our anti-discrimination policy statement. One role of the Diversity and Equity Advisory Board is to promote the development of a campus climate that values diversity and equity in hiring and retention across all departments and levels of the college. The Riley-Scholars program brings in scholars of underrepresented groups and works to mentor them through the process of their dissertation and in ultimately pursuing careers in academia

The Butler Center works to promote an atmosphere of inclusivity on the Colorado College campus. The Butler Center offers workshops upon request and provides a series of programs relating to issues of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, age and ability. Programming includes meetings among leaders of student minority groups; a host family and mentoring program targeting first-generation students, international students, LGBTQIA+ students, American ethnic minorities, and students of color; meetings and events for first generation students; international student orientation; cabin retreats, barbecues, and entertainment for international students. Furthermore, the Butler Center advises of number of different student groups including the Asian Student Union, the Black Student Union, the Disabilities Awareness Group, FemCo, the First Generation Program, the Korean-American Student Association, the Hawaii Club, the Minority Association for Pre-Health Students, the Multicultural Organization of Students, the Native American Student Union, Queer CC, Students for the Awareness of South Asia, SOMOS, Ubuntu, and the Friends of CC Host Family Program. Ultimately, the Butler Center seeks to invest in the cultivation of an inclusive campus community where the differences and similarities of every individual are valued and explored through learning, mentoring, advising, facilitating dialogues, and providing a myriad of community-building activities. Butler Center services are available to students, faculty, and staff.

The Riley Scholars-in-Residence Program reflects the conviction that a strong minority presence on the faculty of a liberal arts college benefits the entire community. Scholars of African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American ethnic identity afford the College a diversity of experience and perspective otherwise difficult to attain. The Riley-Scholars program brings in scholars of underrepresented groups and works to mentor them through the process of their dissertation and in ultimately pursuing careers in academia. By their presence as well as their knowledge, not only do these scholars help to create diversity within the teaching staff on campus and help to enlarge the world of their students and colleagues but also support students of underrepresented groups as they too pursue future careers in academia. Academic departments collaborate with the Dean and the President to recruit promising Riley Scholars-in-Residence candidates to provide minority scholars with dissertation and post-doctoral fellowships and to encourage them to pursue careers in undergraduate teaching. Riley Scholars teach two or three courses per year, receive funds to support research and interact regularly with the Colorado College community. Colorado College boasts one of the largest and most successful Riley Scholars program in the country. After completing this program many Riley Scholars continue on to be hired as tenure faculty either at Colorado College or other academic institutions across the country. Currently, there are six Riley Scholar positions filled for the 2015-2016 academic year. A talent acquisition manager serves in CC's Human Resources department to ensure that the institution does all it can to hire and retain a highly talented, diverse staff and faculty.