Office of International Affairs

Vision

We envision a world without barriers to transformative global experiences & intercultural exchange.

Mission Statement

With an unwavering commitment to belonging, we cultivate a globally minded community and empower individuals to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. We provide guidance to protect the rights and welfare of those we support as well as facilitate equitable access to education and intercultural exchange.

Values & Behaviors

Community: An intentional process of inclusion that cultivates a sense of belonging for varying ideas, identities and experiences.

• Recognize and celebrate varying cultural backgrounds and traditions
• Intentionally involve all types of communities through active participation
• Create opportunities for intercultural relationship building and belonging

Empathy: Commit to showing up with compassion for and understanding of diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Ask questions with mindful curiosity and active listening
• Assume positive intent
• Practice cultural humility
  

Advocacy: Courageously support the populations we serve through allyship and empowering systemically marginalized groups for a more equitable experience.

• Iteratively expand opportunities for students, scholars, and experiences
• Elevate historically excluded communities
• Challenge structural barriers and inequitable policies
  

Learning: Driven by curiosity, we approach our world and our work with an intention for growth and continuous improvement

• Remain open-minded and lean into curiosity
• Create space for failure and growth
• Encourage dialogue and open exchange of ideas
• Actively seek and share opportunities for informal and formal learning
• Have a finger on the pulse on international happenings

Diversity is a core value of the University of Colorado. We honor diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives in the belief that they enhance the educational experience for all. We strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments and foster a culture of inclusion. Our commitment to global peace, understanding, and our OIA values requires that we acknowledge and address the need for justice, peace, and understanding in our own country.

As an office that serves international students and scholars worldwide, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Please do not hesitate to contact the ISSS office or  OIA at any time.

• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Office of Equity
• CU Denver Center for Identity & Inclusion
• CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center
• CU Anschutz Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement