In addition to offices and resources across the University (e.g., Provost faculty resources, Office of Teaching & Learning, the Faculty Senate), the Center for Multicultural Excellence offers a variety of services and programs to DU faculty:

diversity recruitment & retention | FOCA
course connections | consulting & workshops | research & curriculum/pedagogy development support

CME works with campus units, community organizations and national networks to expand the pool of candidates applying for faculty positions at DU, works with search committees in preparing them for recruiting diverse candidates, expands the pool of doctoral candidates who interested in applying for open tenure track faculty positions, is involved when candidates are interviewing on campus, works to retain staff, faculty and administrators once hired, and contributes to the national reputation of DU.

Faculty of Color Association (FOCA)

Through regular meetings, resource sharing and networking, FOCA provides support for and by faculty and instructors from racial/ethnic minorities communities in support of DU's Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan goals around compositional diversity, climate and public good engagement.

Consulting and Workshops
CME staff are available for consultation and training on issues of diversity that arise in or in relation to the classroom and/or department, including, but not limited to:

• curriculum enrichment (e.g. infusing diversity into curriculum)
• co-curricular learning opportunities (e.g. linking with local community-based organizations and on-campus activities)
• intergroup conflict and cooperation
• diversity resources and referrals

For some topics, we have ready-to-go workshops, as relevant; others can be developed. All will be customized to the specifics of your situation. We are also happy to consult, providing advice, resources and/or referrals. See the link above for additional information.

Course Connections

Each quarter, CME compiles a list of beyond-the-classroom events, programs and opportunities that allow students to engage issues of identity and diversity, that instructors can incorporate into the syllabi or otherwise assign/offer.

• Winter 2013 diversity engagement opportunities (PDF)

Regular CME programs to consider connecting include our Voices of Discovery dialogues, Flick & Feed/Back movie discussions, Q&A Training and more.

Support for research & curriculum/pedagogy development

CME has limited funding that can be used to support research and creative projects, or curriculum/pedagogy development. These are separate from our non-academic sponsorships; and details on application process will be posted soon.