In 2011, the Provost's Renew DU initiative (PDF) was created to solicit, consider and recommend ideas for further strengthening DU's academic programs. Inclusive Excellence was one of five determined priority areas, with a dedicated "incubator" working group gathered to identify initiatives for funding and implementation.

For the 2012-13 year, the IE incubator synthesized numerous faculty-generated ideas and submitted a proposal for the establishment of IRISE (Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In)Equality), a draft of which is available here (PDF). The incubator working groups invites feedback from the campus, via this online form.

Membership (Fall 2012)

• Catherine Smith, Sturm College of Law
• Jim Moran, Graduate School of Social Work
• Lisa Martinez, Sociology
• Michele Hanna, Graduate School of Social Work
• Rafael Fajardo, Art & Art History
• Sarah Pessin, Philosophy /Center for Judaic Studies
• Sharon Lassar, Accountancy, Daniels College of Business
• Sheila Schroeder, Media, Film & Journalism Studies
• Tom Romero, Sturm College of Law

Watch for updates on IRISE and other Inclusive Excellence-engaging initiatives.

For more information, email cmeinfo@du.edu