| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.08 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | June 25, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
PA-4: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.89 / 2.00 |
Andrew
Horning Managing Director Graham Sustainability Institute |
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Part 1
Yes
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
Both students and employees
None
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
VISION:We envision a diverse University of Michigan where all thrive and excel.
MISSION:The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at the University of Michigan, leads and supports universitywide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable university community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships. Units within this office include the Center for Educational Outreach, Detroit Center, Office for Institutional Equity, Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives and more.
The ODEI launched a 5 year Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in October 2016. During year one, they launched a large scale training initiative, conducted a campus climate survey, created a program the Go Blue Guarantee, to enhance socio-economic diversity in the student population, and implemented a Postdoctoral program to recruit faculty with demonstrated commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Part 2
Most
Estimated proportion of staff (including administrators) that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All
Estimated proportion of faculty that has participated in cultural competence trainings and activities (All, Most, Some, or None):
All
If trainings are made available, provide:
As part of the University Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 50 units across the University were asked to develop their own strategic plans for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These plans needed to address goals for students, staff and faculty. According to the University's Strategic Plan Year 1 Report, there are over 2000 DEI related activities currently underway.
Staff and Faculty: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training through the department of Organizational Learning. They offer educational courses available free of charge. Current courses are on Unconscious Bias, Intercultural Awareness and Bystander Intervention. They will also assist in facilitated discussions for units or teams.
Students: Some activities include- a student DEI Summit that focused on developing action plans to improve campus climate. The School for Environment and Sustainability facilitated training for students, faculty and staff on understanding social identities and assumptions to remove barriers and biases. The School of Social Work had drop-in lunch sessions where students, faculty and staff could discuss DEI questions, concerns and ideas.The Division of Public Safety and Security had a student-focused educational activity, Pancakes and Politics during which they discussed DEI perspectives. The School of Kinesiology had a Gender Empowerment event.
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