About

MSFC is a visible and engaged community that supports, empowers, and sustains Colorado State University staff and faculty. All CSU staff and faculty are welcome and invited to engage. Guided by the Principles of Community, our mission is to serve as a catalyst to positively impact campus climate and culture by supporting the recruitment, retention, and development of employees who enrich our community with wide-ranging perspectives and life experiences. We are committed to promoting collaboration and accountability through visible and meaningful engagement with Colorado State University and the greater community. 

MSFC Values 

  • Accountability: We believe that action must be taken to foster justice.
  • Belonging: We believe that our community brings people together with compassion, empathy, respect, and assistance.
  • Development: We believe that we are here to promote the advancement and implementation of CSU’s Land-Grant mission of access and success.
  • Empowerment: We are a community of leaders who are recognized by their commitment to meaningful engagement.

History 

Faculty facing difficulty getting tenure from the University in the 1970s formed the Minority Caucus to address Issues of recruiting and retention of faculty and staff as well as concerns about respect and safety for all on campus. The organization is now known as the Multicultural Staff and Faculty Network with more than 1,000 members from State Classified, Administrative Professionals, and Faculty groups representing many of the multicultural identities on campus. All CSU staff and faculty are welcome and invited to engage. 

MSFC has cultivated a long-standing relationship with every CSU President since its inception and with the Vice President for Diversity and now the Office of Inclusive Excellence, an ex-officio board member.  Serving as a resource by working to ensure the health, well-being, and safety of our campus community, the MSFC strives to create a sense of belonging regardless of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, ability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or geographic background.