University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Objectives of the Committee Are: ​Assessing the cultural climate of the university as it pertains to opportunities for multicultural faculty and staff for academic advancement and productivity Offer training programs and leadership development that support recruitment and retention efforts of staff and faculty, unearth unconscious biases within the university’s culture, and foster a nurturing environment for people of diverse backgrounds. Network with current faculty and staff to recruit others that are interested in the University of Colorado Denver. With the assistance of the Human Resources Office, we have been able to assign key person(s) or offices to serve on search committees

Co-Chairs​ Debbie R. Carter, MD - School of Medicine Tina M. Moser, MLIS – Health Sciences Library Members and Affiliations Dominic F. Martinez, MA – Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Diversity and Inclusion Dimple Patel, MS – School of Medicine Ann-Christine Nyquist, MD - School of Medicine Regina Richards, MSW – School of Medicine Jerry Perry, Health Sciences Library Connie Franklin – College of Nursing Connie Valdez, PhamD – School of Pharmacy Fayette Augillard - School of Public Health Carol Reagan - School of Public Health Sheila Yeh, MLIS - Health Sciences Library Eugene Brooks, DDS, MBA - School of Dental Medicine Karl Davis - Anschutz Medical Campus Financial Aid Office Deidre Magee, PhD - School of Medicine Sonia Flores, PhD - Graduate School Sophia Meharena, DO - School of Medicine Beverly Brunson, MPA - School of Pharmacy Curtis Henry, PhD - Graduate School Carla Johnson, MS - College of Nursing Paritosh Kaul, MD - School of Medicine Robert Winn, MD – School of Medicine Rita Lee, MD – School of Medicine Charlene Ortiz – School of Public Health Tarik Walker, MD – School of Public Health Xiaoli Yu, PhD – Graduate School Xiaoping Yang, PhD – Graduate School Amy Schlueter, MS - College of Nursing Kathy Magilvy, PhD, RN, FAAN - College of Nursing Julia Agazio - College of Nursing Vicky Saulsberry – Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Diversity and Inclusion Medhat Ahmed - Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Diversity and Inclusion Christian Valtierra - Anschutz Medical Campus Office of Diversity and Inclusion Mercedes Golden – Anschutz Medical Campus Financial Aid Office Deedra Colussy - Anschutz Medical Campus Financial Aid Office Michael Galbraith, PhD, RN – College of Nursing Cerise Hunt, MS – School of Public Health Jennifer Pacheco – School of Public Health Ravi Mahalingam, PhD - Graduate School

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has a mission to promote and support a diverse community that acknowledges values, fosters, and benefits from the unique qualities, rich histories, and wide variety of cultural values and beliefs that mirror and fulfill the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus mission of education, healthcare, research, and community service. The responsibilities and activities of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Provide current students with information, support, and referrals for academic, financial, and personal issues Advise and support minority student organizations Supplement student outreach efforts of the various Anschutz Medical Campus schools by recruiting, advising and supporting prospective students from underrepresented populations Coordinate campus “pipeline” programs and activities, including Health Professions Opportunity Days for high school and undergraduate students Maintain a resource library (books, journals, videos) for faculty, staff and students Support recruitment and retention of faculty from underrepresented populations Support the campus GLBTI group Sponsor annual Celebrate Diversity Events Where is the Office of Diversity and Inclusion? The Office of Diversity is located in the Education North 2 builiding on the 3rd Floor (Student Services). The office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to drop in. One of the programs that we coordinate is the Undergraduate Pre-health Program (UPP). The Undergraduate Pre-Health Program was established to address health disparities and the declining numbers of first generation and underrepresented students entering the health professions. By participating in this program students will be prepared to attend one or more health professions training programs, thus increasing the number of highly qualified, underrepresented students in the health care professions applicant pool. Participants will also learn about diseases that are impacting their community and about the prevention and treatment options for of these diseases. Students will enroll in a 12-month Undergraduate Pre-Health Program. Topics will include Health Disparities in underserved communities and careers and opportunities in Health Care and research. The courses will be taught by distinguished University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus faculty and will consist of lectures, demonstrations and laboratory research. The curriculum of the summer program will focus on diseases and health-related practices that disproportionately affect underserved communities: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, child and adult immunizations, and drug addiction. Participants in the Undergraduate Pre-Health Program will meet monthly for Saturday Academies to attend developmental workshops that will cover everything from health disparities to study skills. All participants will be required to take one of the test and prep-courses necessary to apply to medical, pharmacy, nursing, dental or other health profession programs (i.e.: DAT, MCAT or GRE).

The AVC position reports to the provost as part of the executive leadership team in Academic and Student Affairs to enhance and sustain diversity, promote a culture of inclusiveness and develop strategic initiatives that contribute to the success of faculty, students and staff.