CSU's first graduating class in 1884 included Libbie Coy, a college instructor and pillar of the community. Today, diversity remains a top priority for the University.

Today, CSU Homecoming highlights the University's PACESETTERS. But royalty of the past included Trudi Morrison as CSU's first Black Homecoming Queen (Joe Rogers, who later became Deputy Governor for Colorado, was the first Black Homecoming King in the 1980s).

Kerr, a former CSU athlete, led protests that led to creation of Project GO, Black Student Services and El Centro. The office gained visibility beyond CSU and Fort Collins under Kerr's leadership.

In 1964, PROJECT GO aimed to help diverse and low-income students by providing academic support and financial aid to encourage them to pursue higher education.

CSU establishes the Office of Women's Relations to address women's concerns and provide a contemporary office in response to the Women's Liberation Movement and restructuring of Student Personnel Services.

ADA compliance mandates equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities, including accessible facilities and communications, by employers and businesses.

The Student Relations Department became responsible for ensuring compliance with the University's federal obligations for student needs under Section 504.

The NACC office was established in 1979 with a mission is to ensure a successful educational experience for students by providing support and services for students at CSU.

PROJECT GO became Group Advocacy Program with 5 offices: El Centro/Chicano Student Services, Black Student Services, Native American Student Services, Disabled Students Programs & Women’s Programs.

Following Abel Amaya's term as the Acting Director of Project GO's Chicano Student Services Program, Lawrence J. Estrada served as the director from its establishment in 1979 to 1989​.

Resources for Disabled Students became a separate department with a director, staff assistant, and student staff. At the time, 178 students self-identified as having a disability.

During her tenure, new student organizations were added and existing ones revamped (e.g., Black Cable Television, Black Business Scholars Assoc., Big Brother/Sister, Black Campus Ministries, Black Alumni Network).

SAAS is established in response to a survey expressing the desire of CSU Asian Pacific American (APA) students to learn more about their Asian heritage and connect with other APA university members.

B/AACC's longest-serving director fostered partnerships with University departments, Athletics, admissions, the President’s office, other Universities & corporations. She is currently CSU's VP for Student Affairs.

Women's Interdisciplinary Studies Program joins the Office, becoming Women's Program and Studies with a cooperative agreement with Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for enhanced visibility and support.