Category: Diversity
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DEI Committee Meeting Minutes (11/06/23)
Nov 6, 2023 | DEI Committee Meeting Attendees: Paula Gallegos Chaya Abrams Tom Su Robin Brandehoff Dane Stickney Chélynn Randolph Renée Wilkins-Clark Amy Ferrell Notes Committee checked in with each other. Committee brainstormed various goals for the year. Interpreting feedback from students, especially Doc Students of Color Book/article studies Committee talked with Antwan to identify…
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DEI Committee Meeting Minutes – October 2nd, 2023
DEI Committee 2023-2024 AY Committee members: Paula Gallegos (2021-2024), Robin Brandehoff (2021-2024), Dane Stickney (2021-2024), Amy Ferrell (2023-2026), Chélynn Randolph (2023-2026), Tom “YiLe” Su (2023-2026), Renée Wilkins-Clark (2023-2026), Chaya Abrams (2022-2025) October 2nd, 2023 9:30-11:30am Running Agenda for October 2nd: 9:30-10:00 – Welcome new members and elect new chair and recorder Co-Chairs: Chaya and Paula…
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Last Day to Register for Launch Day: EDI Working Groups
Launch Day EDI Working Groups The offices of DEI and EDI will be organizing from 12:00 to 2:30 PM, followed by refreshments and working groups. Affinity Groups: People linked by a common interest or purpose Inclusive Pedagogy: Student-centered approach to teaching Discursive Topics: A wide field of subjects concluded through reason than intuition Resources: Assets…
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Carlos Hipolito-Delgado’s research featured on Society for Research on Adolescence blog
Dr. Carlos Hipolito-Delgado is a Professor in Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. His research focuses on the sociopolitical development of students of color, the ethnic identity development of Chicanx and Latinx youth, and the internalization of racism. Click here to view Carlos’ article Beyond Imagination: Transformative Student Voice for Liberatory Schools The original article he…
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November Community Partner Luncheon – Nov. 19
The Intersection of Statuses – Citizenship and Student-hood Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for a panel-style discussion, during which we explore the topic of immigration status and its effects on students. Participating panelists: Yadira Quezada, Student and NxtGen PEI, CU Denver Nancy Cristina Pasillas Esquivel, 2nd Grade ELA-S Teacher, Denver Public School/CU Denver…
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April Community Partner Luncheon – April 23
Topic: Youth Focused Programming REGISTER NOW Join us as we discuss the driving commitments of community-serving organizations focused on serving youth in the city and how the voices and needs of young people inform policies and practices of local organizations. Participating panelists: Solicia Lopez, Denver Public Schools-Student Voice and Leadership Derek McCoy, Project PAVE Pamela…
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March Community Partner Luncheon – March 19
March Community Partner Luncheon Families in Transition Sponsored by: SEHD Office of Partnerships Hosted by: Antwan Jefferson The economic and social status of families has significant impact on their collective experience, especially when they are facing housing, economic or legal status instability. Join us as we discuss innovative practices that community-serving and educational organizations employ…
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February Community Partner Luncheon
Topic: Environmental Justice What is environmental justice, and how can it inform the praxis of helping professionals and educators? The fair and equitable treatment of all persons (without regard for income, legal status, race, or other indicators of social identity) within a context of laws, policies and regulations guiding the development of the natural or…
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Education Policy Networking Series: Innovation in K-12 Accountability – Feb. 20th
Innovations in K-12 Accountability Explore the ways in which Colorado K-12 schools and districts are “thinking differently” about accountability in education. Join local education leaders as they discuss options for providing a more complete and nuanced picture of school performance to their local communities and providing more diverse and timely information to support continuous improvement…