Unlawful discrimination and harassment has no place on the CU Denver and CU Anschutz campuses and offends the University’s core values, including a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. All University employees, faculty members, students, and community members are expected to join with and uphold this commitment. Robust discussion and debate are fundamental to the life of the University. Consequently, this policy shall be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with academic freedom as defined in Regent Law, Article 5D.

Read the full Nondiscrimination Policy here.

The University of Colorado (“university”) is committed to ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are not subjected to discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex, as well as other forms of sexual misconduct that are inconsistent with the university’s values and mission. This Sexual Misconduct Policy (“Policy”) is designed to ensure equal access to educational programs or activities at the University. The Policy prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct, which is defined as sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, stalking, and sexual harassment. This policy also defines related misconduct, including retaliation, failure to report, providing false or misleading information, and failing to abide with the orders or sanctions of the Title IX Coordinator or other authorized officials.

 

Read the full Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy here.

CU Denver and CU Anschutz are committed to achieving full equal opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity ensures all qualified applicants and employees are treated fairly and not discriminated against with regard to the individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy.

Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy here. 

The Amorous Relationships Policy establishes that an amorous relationship between two individuals constitutes a conflict of interest when one of the individuals has direct evaluative authority over the other, and requires that the direct evaluative authority be eliminated. 

Read the full Amorous Relationships Policy here. 

Freedom of expression, as guaranteed under the First Amendment, and academic freedom, as defined by the University of Colorado Laws of the Regents, while distinctly separate concepts, are central to CU Denver’s academic mission and underlie our community values of respect, civility and inclusion.

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Learn more regarding Student Academic Freedom, and Free Expression here.

Read the full Student Academic Freedom Investigation Procedures here.

To make a report of alleged Student Academic Freedom please fill out our online report form.

The OE Resolution Procedures describe, in general terms, the process involved in considering and investigating typical reports brought forward to the Office of Equity concerning issues of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and conflicts of interest in amorous relationships as prohibited by the policies. 

Read the full OE Resolution Procedures here.