Earlier this Spring, CU Â鶹ӰԺ released the results of the Campus Culture Survey, which was given to students, faculty and staff during the Fall, 2021 semester. 

The survey included measures to assess:

• Sense of belonging
• Respect 
• Support
• Identity-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment

With a staff response rate of 73%, this data offers an important glimpse into what staff are experiencing across campus. Staff Council and campus administrators will be taking a close look at this data, and we encourage you to do the same. 

Using the two dashboards, you can filter the data based on numerous factors, including:

• Employee Type (Supervisor or Supervisee)
• Gender Identity or Sex
• Division or Department
• Race/Ethnicity
• And so much more!

After reviewing the results, we encourage you to have a discussion with your leadership about ways to improve the culture. 

If you would like support with the dashboard, exploring the data for your specific unit, or talking with your unit leadership, please contact Staff Council and we will be happy to connect you with your area representatives. 
 

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When

Thursday, April 21st, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Where

University Memorial Center (UMC) South Terrace Plaza
Near the Broadway underpass

Bring your BuffOne Card

Information

Last week the Volunteer Resource Center (VRC), with the support of 13 student and staff volunteers, hosted a mobile food pantry that distributed over 8,000 pounds of food (provided by ) in just 2 hours. It is an important reminder that food insecurity is a very real issue facing the CU Â鶹ӰԺ community, with a reporting approximately 41% of college students struggle to obtain nutritionally adequate and safe food at some point in their academic career. For staff and faculty, this can also be a struggle.

The VRC will be hosting another free mobile food pantry on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CU Â鶹ӰԺ staff, faculty, students and community members of Â鶹ӰԺ and Broomfield counties are invited to attend.

Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food, including dairy, meat and fresh produce, and are encouraged to bring reusable bags as a way to carry food easily. Food will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

While drive-through will not be available at this pantry, free parking will be available at the . There will be a volunteer at the entrance of the garage to provide you with instructions. 

For more information, visit the Volunteer Resource Center Mobile Food Pantry webpage or email food@colorado.edu. 

If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please visit the to sign up. 

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Are you interested in learning a new language or brushing up your existing skills? The Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) offers evening language classes at a radically reduced rate for staff and current CU affiliates.

These non-credit classes are perfect for busy adults with a desire to learn new languages and cultures for use in their profession, social life and travels—read what our past students have to say. Learning languages is the ultimate brain training with an added bonus of social and cultural enrichment!

Spring 2020 classes begin January 27. Subscribe to the ALTEC mailing list to be notified about schedules and registration. Classes fill up quickly, so you are encouraged to enroll as soon as registration begins in December.

Curious about what else ALTEC has to offer? Swing by the HIVE in Hellems 159 (an open collaboration space) to borrow language resources including comics and DVDs, check out the exhibit on bats, and join a conversation table to practice your language skills!
 

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We at CU should all strive to be an ally in our community. Below we list just a few actions you can take in your day to day life to be a better ally.

Ally (plural allies): (noun) an individual who is not a member of a particular group but who works for the rights of that group; e.g., a white person who works against racism, a man who works against sexism, a heterosexual who works against heterosexism.

1. Think We instead of us and them. We really are all in this together.
2. Recognize the skills you have and use those skills for a worthy cause to help others.
3. Knowledge is power. Educate yourself about groups you don’t belong to: see a film, read a book, listen to a podcast. Share what you have learned with others.
4. Notice what stereotypes come to YOUR mind. Risk a little bit of discomfort…and you’ll not only help to change the world but you’ll grow as a person.
5. Be aware of casual comments that perpetuate stereotypes. Ask others to think about them too.
6. Ask about things that you don’t understand. People may be will be willing to talk with you. Remember you are responsible for your education.
7. Become media savvy. You can learn a lot of good stuff from the media - and you can learn a lot of misinformation. Learn to tell the difference.
8. Be willing to help others but don’t assume you know what they need. Ask.
9. Know your own culture. Everyone has a culture – often multiple cultures.
10. There are many ways to be active. Do what fits: Sign petitions, attend cultural events, write to officials, write a letter to the editor, march, stuff envelopes. Stretch a little.
11. Remember, it is not others’ job to assert their identity in a way that is convenient or comfortable for you.
12. Communities of people exist, but don’t forget: they are made up of individuals like you and me.
13. Become an active bystander. If you see something, say something. Don’t just let inappropriate comments or actions go. It’s on us - ALL of us!

For more information on how to activate your allyship, you can attend any number of the talks taking place at the CU Diversity Summit, November 12th and 13th.

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