UROP's Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)Ìýis housed in CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ'sÌýOffice of Undergraduate Education (OUE), which worksÌýthroughout the university to create an academic environment in which all students can succeed and thrive in the fullest expression of their individual identities.
We echo the OUE community'sÌýcommitment to inclusionÌýand strive to create a campus where all students feel they belong and are valued. We also advocate for equity and accessibility with shared principles of innovation and collaboration. InÌýpartnership with colleges, schools, programs and other units, we promoteÌýlearning opportunities, eliminate barriers to student success and work to improve the quality of the campuswideÌýundergraduate student experience.
We areÌýcommitted to recruiting and supporting students who have been historically marginalized in higher education—and invite dialogue about our programming.ÌýUROP is an active member of the campusÌýLEAD AllianceÌýand dedicated to providing equitable access to the university's research and creative resources. We sincerely value and strongly support undocumented employees and students on ourÌýcampus, who enrich our community, and are committed to providing funding options for DACA, ASSET and/or undocumented students.
CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Land Acknowledgment
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, Colorado’s flagship university, honors and recognizes the many contributions of Indigenous peoples in our state. CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and many other Native American nations. Their forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. While the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ can never undo or rectify the devastation wrought on Indigenous peoples, we commit to improving and enhancing engagement with Indigenous peoples and issues locally and globally.ÌýWe will do this by:
- Recognizing and amplifying the voices of Indigenous CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students, staff and faculty and their work.
- Educating, conducting research, supporting student success and integrating Indigenous knowledge.
- Consulting, engaging and working collaboratively with tribal nations to enhance our ability to provide access and culturally sensitive support and to recruit, retain and graduate Native American students in a climate that is inclusive and respectful.