ABOUT US
Under the leadership of the Central Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives works 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 Anschutz Medical Campus mission of education, healthcare, research, and community service.
The mission of the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives is to provide sustained, comprehensive programs across all educational levels to promote access and increase the numbers of underrepresented populations in healthcare, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and research professions.
The vision of the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives is to increase the number of underrepresented populations in healthcare, STEAM, and research. We also will contribute to a future generation of professionals who aspire to reduce disparities among underserved communities.
- A comprehensive approach to student engagement
- Addressing health inequities
- Improving cultural sensitivity and responsiveness
- Fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for the campus community
- Providing mentorship and leadership opportunities through networking and community involvement
- Promoting excellence and innovation
- Bridging underrepresented populations through the P-20 spectrum to healthcare, STEAM, and research disciplines
- Infusing empowerment by increasing social capital