You Can Expect Respect
Education and Training
Diversity is a core value at CU Denver and CU Anschutz. As stated in our Strategic Plan, "To succeed, the working group must recognize the strength of diverse communities and perspectives. We must continue and enhance our commitment to creating an inclusive culture in pursuit of our goals of excellence and meeting the needs of the state, nation and world."
As a University, we are committed to the development of an inclusive campus culture, where diversity is coupled with the principles of value, trust, and respect.
In the Office of Equity (OE) we believe a significant aspect in creating an inclusive campus culture starts with proactive education and training initiatives. As such, we offer a wide range of educational support as needed to our dual-campus constituents.
How do I request a training?
To request a training, please contact the Office of Equity at equitytraining@ucdenver.edu. Please include contact information, date(s) and time(s) for requested training, the content training request (e.g., OE 101, Ethical Bystander Intervention, etc.), and any other information that can help facilitate planning. We are happy to deliver trainings in-person, online, or in a hybrid fashion depending on group needs. We offer training to student groups, program orientations, and to faculty and staff.
CU Denver Spring 2025 Employee Training Series
The OE will offer a series of 90-minute sessions this spring aimed at enhancing understanding of institutional policies, legal obligations, and personal responsibilities. These sessions will also provide an opportunity to build upon skills for identifying behaviors, applying intervention strategies, and fostering a culture of respect. We’d be excited to have you join us and contribute to an informed & engaged community!
- OESS1: Understanding University Policy (employees)
- This workshop explores behaviors that constitute discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, providing you with the tools to recognize, respond to, and report such behaviors. It also covers your compliance responsibilities and the importance of reporting, as well as providing guidance on how to seek help if you experience or witness these behaviors.
- Date and Time: Mar 25, 2025 09:30 AM
- Location: Hybrid - ACAD 1401 / Zoom
- Registration Link: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/zGVZ1ISEQ5uSKFUitnRNkg
- OESS2: Responding to Disclosures as a Responsible Employee (employees)
- This workshop is intended for those with the authority to hire, evaluate, discipline, promote, grade, or formally advise/direct others. It focuses on how to effectively respond to disclosures, ensuring compliance and fostering a supportive environment. The session will also cover best practices for reporting—what to report and how to do so appropriately and efficiently.
- Date and Time: Apr 10, 2025 11:30 AM
- Location: Zoom
- Registration Link: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/tmszWBA5T7iJ1F9YPTD-xQ
- OESS3: Ethical Bystander Intervention (employees)
- Awareness of bias and microaggressions is crucial for bystanders in recognizing when intervention is necessary. This workshop introduces elements to allyship, the bystander effect and recommended intervention tactics.
- Date and Time: May 21, 2025 01:00 PM
Location: Zoom - Registration Link: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/uTx3oZtER-q_IenmANIHqw
CU Denver Campus
- Catherine Gamez, Prevention, Education, and Outreach Coordinator
CU Anschutz Campus
- Mars Cruz, Prevention, Education, and Outreach Coordinator
Our PEO Coordinators are responsible for providing supportive guidance, departmental training, and educational resources that support the OE's mission to stop, prevent, and remedy any instances of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation for the CU Denver and CU Anschutz community.
General Questions or Requests: If you would like to request a departmental training, or if you are seeking educational resources, please contact us via email at equitytraining@ucdenver.edu.
Yes, for all CU Denver | CU Anschutz employees.
Effective October 1, 2018, a CU System-wide communication was sent out regarding revisions made to the Sexual Misconduct Policy. The policy revisions included a new requirement for all employees
to complete training on all OE-related policies every three years. The Skillsoft Percipio training referenced in the
policy administered by the OE, is titled, CU: Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct – CU Denver | CU
Anschutz.
On May 6, 2020, Title IX regulations (2020 Title IX regulations) were announced by the U.S. Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights with a mandate to be in effect by August 14, 2020. The University has revised our system-wide Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy (Sexual Misconduct Policy) pursuant to updated legal requirements from the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX.
On August 18, 2020, all employee compliance records were "reset." This means if you completed the Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct training before August 18, 2020, you are considered out of compliance with University policy and are required to retake the course.
- Communications were sent informing the campus community of the 2020 Title IX regulations and compliance record “reset” on August 18, 2020 (CU Denver News and CU Anschutz News), and new communications were advertised in July 2022, in honor of Title IX’s 50th anniversary (CU Denver News and CU Anschutz News).
On August 8, 2022, all dual campus employees were auto-enrolled into our online Skillsoft Percipio training to increase compliance rates, and will receive automatic reminders/past-due notifications when it is time to retake the training (every three years).
To find out what trainings the OE is able to provide, please visit our Training Catalog. The catalog will include descriptions of each training with expected learning objectives and expected learning outcomes.
There are many ways to continue your education on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to be a leader in our CU community. We have created self-learning guides to help start the conversation and begin your life-long learning process related to DEI with external resources on the following topics:
- Bias
- Bystander Intervention
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 101
- Gender & Sexual Orientation
- Intersectionality
- Microaggressions
- Power & Privilege
- Relationship Violence
Want to learn more?
Email us at equitytraining@ucdenver.edu