University of Denver
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence (the University's Chief Diversity Officer), and reporting offices, has cross-campus responsibility for embedding the value of Inclusive Excellence in all aspects of university operations and activities. Center for Multicultural Excellence (CME), the Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE), and related offices are active with students, staff, faculty, administrators, trustees, alumni and the larger community. The AP-IE reports to the Provost and is a member of the Provost’s leadership team. Divisional efforts focus on: 1) Increasing the presence of historically underrepresented populations within all ranks of the University, as well as their retention, success, and sense of belonging. 2) Creating and sustaining a supportive, challenging, welcoming, and inclusive climate where all members are respected and their contributions valued. 3) Establishing organizational structures whereby Inclusive Excellence is embedded within the fabric of the learning environment, fostering transformative change. And, 4) Engaging all members of the DU community, in collaboration with community partners, in the work of inclusivity and diversity toward service of the public good.

While we don't call them "cultural competence" trainings per se, there are a range of trainings and consultations are available from CME (see below) including an Introduction to Inclusive Excellence, Q&A (LGBTIQA Safezone Trainings) and other custom topics. Also a subcmte of the Inclusive Excellence Collective (www.du.edu/cme/programs-services/collective.html) is currently working on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training series for all employees that would fit the cultural competency category.