CU-Boulder Policy Resources
Appendix
University of Colorado Boulder— Discrimination and Harassment Resources
This Appendix outlines the resources that are available to assist the Boulder campus community in obtaining support, guidance and information regarding discrimination and harassment. Individuals may obtain confidential assistance from departments denoted by an asterisk because those departments are exempt from the supervisory obligation to report pursuant to the University of Colorado Boulder Policy on Discrimination and Harassment and the University of Colorado Administrative Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. This document outlines a brief description of each office, the campus population the office serves, the extent to which the office is confidential and any limitations on the services the office provides. All of the on-campus offices provide free services, with the exception of Wardenburg Psychological Health and Psychiatry and certain services offered by Disability Services.
On-Campus Resources
Office of Discrimination and Harassment, 303-492-2127, 3100 Marine Street, Third Floor, 565 UCB
http://hr.colorado.edu/dh/
Neutral, fact-finding office charged with investigating allegations of violations of the University of Colorado-Boulder Policy on Discrimination and Harassment, the University Policy on Sexual Harassment and the University Policy on Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationships. Provides information about discrimination and harassment and information about the above-mentioned policies and procedures. Also provides educational workshops for the campus community.
Available to assist anyone in the campus community who believes s/he has been discriminated against or harassed by an employee of the University, based upon race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.
Limited confidentiality. The office will not share information publicly, but once the office is aware of an allegation, the office is obligated to address the allegation.
There are no limits on services.
Center for Multicultural Affairs, 303-492-5667, Center for Community (C4C) N320, 103 UCB
www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/cuc/
The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) is a resource and referral advocacy center that provides support through services and programming that address the intersections of our multiple identities with special focus given to underrepresented populations on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. We provide individual advocacy, mentoring and support along with group programming to promote retention and well-being. CMA complements existing campus services by striving to increase opportunities for the university community to enhance understanding of the contributions made by diverse communities.
Serves the entire campus community, including students, faculty and staff.
There are no limits on services.
*Counseling and Psychological Services, 303-492-6766, Room S440, Center for Community, 104 UCB
www.colorado.edu/sacs/counseling
Staffed by a diverse staff of counselors, psychologists, and other professionals committed to offering confidential, high-quality individual, couple and group counseling services to UCB students free of charge.
Primarily serves students, but also provides crisis assessment and intervention and consultation to students, staff, faculty and administrators.
Services are confidential.
Students receive up to seven individual counseling sessions. Other services include support groups and workshops. There is no pre-defined limit to the number of sessions with Counselors who work in residence halls.
Director of Faculty Relations, 303-492-0447, 357 Regent Administrative Center, 49 UCB
https://facultyaffairs.colorado.edu/
Fosters a positive and productive work environment for faculty and academic administrators by providing coaching and training in leadership and managing professional relationships, facilitating conflict resolution for faculty and academic administrators, conducting formal assessments of conflicts affecting units, investigating allegations of unprofessional behavior or misconduct, making referrals to other on-campus resources and providing faculty development opportunities in service, administration and leadership.
Serves faculty, staff and graduate students on appointment.
Limited confidentiality. This office provides informal coaching, advice, and mediation without disclosing information to other campus officials. Confidentiality cannot be assured when conducting formal investigations of alleged misconduct or in situations involving imminent danger or possible violation of law.
There are no limits on services.
Disability Services, 303-492-8671, TTY 303-492-6106, Suite 200, Center for Community, 107 UCB
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices
Provides students with disabilities the tools, reasonable accommodations and support services to participate fully in the academic environment. Disability specialists also provide information about campus services and resources to faculty and staff with questions related to disabilities, documentation, access and accommodation. Promotes an accessible and culturally sensitive campus through outreach by building partnerships within the university community and beyond. Provides services and/or accommodations primarily to students with disabilities who must submit documentation for review.
Serves students and provides consultation, information and referrals to faculty and staff regarding disability related issues.
Limited confidentiality. Information and files are kept confidential and not shared publicly.
Students can use services and/or approved accommodations throughout their academic career. Each request is reviewed on a case by case basis.
*Faculty Ombuds Office, 303-492-1574, 25 Administrative Research Center, 3100 Marine Street, 576 UCB
http://ombuds.colorado.edu/faculty-ombuds/
Provides confidential and informal assistance to any faculty member or administrator who is experiencing a conflict with another person or persons within the university community or who has concerns about university-related academic or administrative issues (e.g., decisions, services, responsiveness, etc.). Assistance provided includes conflict-related coaching, help with exploring options, mediation and facilitation, information about campus policies and procedures and referral to appropriate campus resources. Also provides an opportunity for faculty facing difficult situations to discuss their options with experienced retired faculty.
Serves faculty members and faculty administrators.
Services are confidential.
There are no limits on services.
*Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, 303-492-3020, Department of Human Resources, 3100 Marine Street, ARC Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room A353. 565 UCB
http://hr.colorado.edu/fsap/
Provides short-term counseling for faculty and staff as individuals, couples or families. Provides supervisors with consultation services. Also provides workshops on communication, team-building, Myers-Briggs, etc. Also provides conflict resolution and mediation.
Serves faculty and staff.
Services are confidential.
Provides up to six sessions per individual per year for those clients appropriate for a short-term therapeutic model. For those who are inappropriate for the short-term (e.g., chronic mental illness, high risk for suicide, personality disorders, or others needing long-term care), the office helps clients find resources in the community to obtain longer-term counseling.
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, 303-492-1377, Room N450, Center for Community, 103 UCB
www.colorado.edu/GLBTRC
Provides education, advocacy and support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex and ally communities on campus, as well as supports the campus community in its understanding of GLBT issues and concerns.
Primarily serves undergraduate students; however, serves graduate students, faculty and staff.
Services are not confidential. However, the office trains staff and volunteers to keep individuals’ sexual and gender identities as well as issues shared either through one-on-one support, group support, etc., confidential.
There are no limits on services.
Office of the ADA Coordinator, 303-492-0956, Third Floor, Administrative and Research Center, 3100 Marine St., 565 UCB
http://hr.colorado.edu/er/ADA/
Provides disability-related information, services, and resources for faculty and staff. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for faculty and staff, educating the campus community, and promoting equal access and opportunity for those with disabilities. The ADA Coordinators also address the structural accessibility needs of students, faculty and staff.
Primarily serves faculty and staff with disabilities, but will provide disability-related information to any member of the campus community.
Limited Confidentiality. Files are kept confidential and information is not shared publicly.
Employees may use services and accommodations throughout the term of their employment. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Office of Student Conduct, 303-492-5550, Room 206, Regent Administrative Center, 10 UCB
http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/studentconduct/index.html
Develops and administers the Student Conduct Code (Code), designed to maintain the general welfare of the university community and educate students about responsibilities and privileges as community members. The office resolves complaints of student violations of the Code, including violations of the university’s Sexual Harassment Policy, the campus’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, classroom behavior policy and drug and alcohol policies.
Available to assist anyone in the campus community affected by a violation of the Code.
Limited confidentiality. The office will not share information publicly and is bound by the confidentiality restrictions of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
There are no limits on services.
Office of Labor Relations, 303-492-0956, Third Floor, Administrative and Research Center, 3100 Marine St., 565 UCB
Office of Labor Relations
Provides guidance and information to classified staff and professional exempt employees and supervisors regarding employee relations matters including performance management, progressive discipline, grievance and dispute resolution procedures, and leave issues.
Serves classified and professional exempt staff and supervisors.
Services are not confidential; however, the office attempts to honor requests to keep information confidential to the extent permitted by law and policy.
There are no limits on services.
Office of Veterans’ Affairs, 303-735-3028, 203B Regent Administrative Center, 31 UCB
http://registrar.colorado.edu/vs/
This office supports the recruitment and retention of veterans to the Boulder campus. It provides a key point of contact for counseling and program information for the veteran/military community on campus, while also developing and maintaining productive relations with off-campus organizations and programs serving veterans.
Serves students, staff, and faculty who are currently serving in the military (e.g. active, reserve, guard, etc…) or those who have served in the past.
Limited confidentiality. The office does not enjoy a legal privilege to confidentiality, but will not publicly share information.
There are no limits on services.
*Ombuds Office, 303-492-5077, Room N440, Center for Community, 112 UCB
http://ombuds.colorado.edu/
Provides confidential and informal assistance to any student, staff or faculty member or administrator who is experiencing a conflict with another person or persons within the university community or who has concerns about university-related academic or administrative issues (e.g., decisions, services, responsiveness, etc.). Assistance provided includes conflict-related coaching, help with exploring options, mediation and facilitation, information about campus policies and procedures and referrals to appropriate campus resources.
Serves the entire campus community.
Services are confidential.
There are no limits on services.
University of Colorado Police Department, Emergencies, 911; Other Police Services, 303-492-6666, 1050 Regent Drive, 502 UCB
www.colorado.edu/police
The CU-Boulder Police Department (CUPD) is a full service police agency. CUPD’s patrol division and its communications/dispatch center operate on 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. CUPD officers have full police authority on campus and anywhere within Boulder’s city limits. In addition to providing police patrol services, CUPD has an investigations division, a crime prevention/community services unit, a training division, an information technology division, a police records unit, an evidence and property processing/storage unit, and security sections providing facility and property protection services for the campus’ academic, administrative and residence halls buildings.
Serves the entire campus community.
Limited confidentiality. Permitted by statute to maintain confidentiality regarding some information pertinent to the investigation of criminal cases, several police records are public records and accessible by the public.
There are no limits on services.
*Office of Victim Assistance, 303-492-8855, Room S440, Center for Community, 140 UCB
http://cuvictimassistance.com/
Provides advocacy, referral, support and counseling services for individuals who have been impacted by disruptive or disturbing life events (e.g., sexual harassment and assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, bias-motivated incidents, crime, death of a close family member or friend, debilitating accidents, etc.) The office is staffed by professional counselors who can help clients negotiate systems such as the academic, criminal justice, disciplinary and other systems, as well as assist the client with the emotional impact of traumatic experiences.
Serves the entire campus population as well as significant others.
Services are confidential.
There are no limits on services.
Women’s Resource Center, 303-492-5713, 416 University Memorial Center, 207 UCB
www.colorado.edu/WomensResourceCenter
Provides information regarding services, organizations, and events through a variety of resources in a woman-focused environment. Provides a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for people to gather, build community, create connections, and gain strength from one another embracing the principles of social justice and gender equity. Advocates for a campus environment in which women can thrive.
Serves students.
Services are not confidential.
There are no limits on services.
*Wardenburg Psychological Health and Psychiatry, 303-492-5654, 130 Wardenburg Health Center, 119 UCB
http://healthcenter.colorado.edu/php/
Primary service is psychological, psychiatric and substance abuse treatment and education for undergraduate and graduate students to enable them to experience optimal health mentally, emotionally, socially and academically.
Serves all registered university students taking any number of hours.
Services are confidential.
Operates on a twelve session short-term model for individual therapy. The office emphasizes that students can remain in group therapy for as long as they need/want to. Students who carry the Golden Buff Student Health Insurance currently pay a ten dollar co-pay per session for individual psychotherapy and for psychiatric services. All others are charged a fee for service slightly under costs in the community. Any student may participate in group therapy on a sliding scale basis.
Off-Campus Resources
Boulder Department of Police, Emergencies, 911; Other Police Services 303-441-3300, 1805 33rd Street, Boulder, Colorado
www.ci.boulder.co.us/police/
This department will respond to reports of off-campus criminal conduct, harassment and assault within the City of Boulder.
Boulder County Sheriff Department, Emergencies, 911; Other Sheriff Services 303-441-4444, 1777 6th Street, Boulder, Colorado
www.co.boulder.co.us/sheriff/
This department will respond to reports of off-campus criminal conduct, including sexual harassment and assault, within Boulder County.
Colorado Civil Rights Division, Phone: 303-894-2997, Toll Free: 800-262-4845, 1560 Broadway #1050, Denver, CO 80202
http://www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights/
The Colorado Civil Rights Division, along with the Civil Rights Commission, administers and enforces Colorado's anti-discrimination laws. The mission of the Colorado Civil Rights Division is to assure that all persons are affordedd the equal protection of the law.
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program, Phone: 303-866-3000, 633 17th Street, Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202
www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-EO/DEO/1214905946179
This program is a professional assessment, referral, and short-term counseling service offered to State employees with work-related or personal concerns, as well as a resource for supervisors and managers. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge.
Emergency Psychiatry Services, 24 hours, including suicide prevention 303-447-1665, 1333 Iris Ave., Boulder, Colorado
http://www.mhcbc.org/index.php?id=mh_emergency_service
This organization provides crisis and/or evaluative services for residents and visitors to Boulder County as well as emergency support services to current clients. Problems commonly referred for emergency services include acute loss reactions (such as the death of a loved one), suicidal or homicidal states, psychotic or incipient psychotic reactions or acute anxiety or depressive reactions. Emergency staff is on duty 24 -hours a day, 7 days per week.
MESA (Moving to End Sexual Assault), Hotline 303-443-7300, Administrative Office 303-443-0400, 2885 East Aurora Avenue, Suite 10, Boulder, Colorado
www.movingtoendsexualassault.org
MESA has a 24-hour crisis/information line and provides on-site or phone crisis-counseling, support, legal and medical advocacy, information, and referrals to victims of sexual assault as well as sexual harassment. Free or low fee counseling and group treatment are available. MESA provides community prevention education programs for youth and adults (e.g. sexual assault, harassment, dating abuse).
Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence Outreach Center, Hotline 303-444-2424, 835 North Street, Boulder, Colorado
http://safehousealliance.org/
This organization is a human rights organization committed to ending violence against women, youth, and children through support, advocacy, education and community organizing.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
http://www.eeoc.gov/
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits.