Getting to know DU’s 18th chancellor, Rebecca Chopp, has been made easy through a four-part video series, “Chatting With Chopp.”

In the second video of the series, Chancellor Chopp was asked to state her opinion on addressing student diversity and to discuss her personal life with friends, family and pets.

Interested in discussing the topic of student diversity with Chancellor Chopp, a recent DU graduate and chemistry major was curious to discover what Chopp’s plans were “for addressing diversity and internationalization efforts at DU.”

“Inclusivity. Statistical diversity is never enough; it’s important that we have a student body, staff, factuality that really reflect the population of Denver and, increasingly, the population of the world,” Chopp said. “Students need that for their education, and we need that for a community that flourishes.”

Chopp also presented her stance on creating an inclusive community.

“It is also important to be inclusive and to make sure that we provide the kind of support, the kind of education, the kind of training we all need. We need to make sure that students, staff, faculty members [and] our alumni really can utilize this diversity as a resource. It makes for a richer work environment and for a more flourishing environment and world.”

Aside from discussing the importance of developing a strong and cohesive Pioneer community, Chancellor Chopp was also able to answer questions regarding her life outside of academics and work.

Denver counselor for undergraduate admissions, Rachael Ballows, was curious to learn about Chopp’s “family, kids and pets.”

“I have one son and two stepsons. My son actually lives in Fort Collins,” Chopp said.

“We did have a dog, a beloved pet that we haven’t yet replaced. I know that Chancellor Coombe and his wife had two dogs that we met, so I know that the house is dog friendly.”

The “Chatting With Chopp” series can be found here.