Resources

Computing and information technology assistance for people with temporary or permanent disabilities.

The ADVANCE Program focuses on four areas relevant to the success of a diverse and excellent faculty: recruitment, retention, climate, and leadership development. Together, these encompass not only multiple stages of faculty careers but also multiple mechanisms by which faculty diversity and excellence at U-M are enhanced. The strategies we use to address our goals can be broadly categorized as: research and evaluation; knowledge and skill development; community building; and resources and support.

The ALMA welcome program is a partnership between the Office of Multi-Ethnic Students Affairs (MESA) and La Casa. Going into its 22nd year of programming, ALMA is a four-day welcome program that strives to build a sense of belonging for incoming first-year and new transfer students with an interest in the Latinx identity, community, and culture. The program is open to all students and provides a space for individuals to develop and further explore personal identities, while also engaging in dialogue topics and issues relating to the Latinx experience.

American Culture is home to four of the University’s ethnic studies programs: Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Native American Studies. Each of these constituent programs serves communities of affiliation and interest through academic minors, a range of community and service-learning courses, and internships.

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi/American Staff Association at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, welcomes any staff member interested in engaging with the APID/A experience. The Association offers numerous opportunities for staff to connect and build a sense of community. Its work is guided by the acronym RACE, which stands for Resources, Advocacy, Community, and Education. Under Resources, the Association provides professional development, event sharing, and various opportunities. Advocacy focuses on organizing, mobilizing, and taking a stand on important issues. The Community pillar emphasizes mentoring, support, and networking through programs and opportunities. Education is dedicated to learning and teaching about issues that affect the APID/A community.

Established in the 1980s, for over thirty years, the Association of Black Professionals, Faculty, Administrators, and staff have provided a forum dedicated to creating a working environment that allows black employees to flourish through programming, mentoring, professional development, and establishing bi-directional communication with the University of Michigan Leadership. In 2021, under a unanimous vote, the organization changed its name to the Black Employee Association at the University of Michigan B.E.A.M. This change was created to represent the multiple positions black faculty and staff lead on campus and be more inclusive.

The Career Center inspires and supports students to transition confidently beyond the University of Michigan by creating a dynamic space to gain clarity through their process of self discovery.

CCI serves as the central hub for the 1,700 student organizations at the University of Michigan. Whether students are just beginning to explore involvement opportunities or are leading an organization as President, CCI provides comprehensive support for all student engagement needs. Maize Pages is the go-to platform where students can find a complete listing of all student organizations, along with our policy and procedure manual, and information on leadership opportunities. Organizations on Maize Pages are listed alphabetically, making it easy to navigate and explore.

Enhances educational outreach at the University of Michigan through the scholarship of engagement toward developing a diverse community of scholars: it supports faculty, staff and student groups in developing and implementing educational outreach programs.

Seeks to employ interdisciplinary lenses to allow individuals to “see race” and ethnicity in varied manifestations in sport. It will illuminate the social psychology of race and ethnicity, and the intersections with sex/gender, social class, nationality, age, and other cultural identities that impact the production, management, and consumption of sport.

The Center for Racial Justice is a cross-disciplinary space that aims to foster deep relationships between research and advocacy to uncover the voices of the unjustly silenced, challenge us to live up to our democratic ideals, and offer sound policy prescriptions for a more equitable and just society. Housed at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, the center directly invests in initiatives designed to advance racial equity and cultivate a diverse community of changemakers. Together, we develop new tools and strategies in the pursuit of racial justice, resulting in better, evidence-based policy solutions and the cultivation of the next generation of high-impact leaders and thinkers.

CRLT offers a variety of services and programs for faculty who are interested in pursuing new and innovative approaches to teaching, want to learn more about teaching methods relevant to their courses, or want to consult about ways to improve their teaching and their students’ learning.

CSS promotes both academic research and social policy addressing four areas of interest: Diversity and Democracy; Slavery and Its Aftermath; Water, Equity and Security; and The Future of Work.

CEW+ provides immediate and ongoing services and the financial support needed to ensure educational success and degree completion. Women+ and underserved students are CEW+’s primary constituency, but all students are welcome. CEW+ also serves those who encounter education and career obstacles based on their non-linear paths to, and experiences within, the University community.

Meets monthly to address disability issues affecting the University of Michigan and also members of the community. Members represent a broad cross-section of the university and surrounding area.

The University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns, founded in 1983 by then-President Harold Shapiro, is dedicated to fostering a community that respects disability, honors individual needs, and ensures accessibility across campus. Originally established to advise on university programs and policies impacting people with disabilities, the Council now has over 400 members, including U-M staff, faculty, students, alumni from all campuses, and community members from Southeastern Michigan.

Committed to creating an environment based on our values of multicultural, multi-disciplinary and multi-theoretical practices that offers the diverse student body to access care, receive high quality services and take positive pathways to mental health.

The CREATE (Community-based Research on Equity, Activism, & Transformative Education) Center fosters and networks equity-driven scholars and education advocates and activists who are committed to conducting and/or leveraging research that helps catalyze transformative public education for children, families, and communities highly impacted by the injustices of systemic racism and poverty.

Organizational Learning provides programs (courses, webinars or other events) and resources that are curated to support institution-wide culture change initiatives. We consider learning a lifelong endeavour and encourage every member of the community to take advantage of the wide array of learning opportunities available. Explore our current list of offerings and if you don’t find what you are looking for, please use our unit request form to connect with us.

DOS staff members are available to individually support students and help manage any disruptions to their Michigan experience. Staff members can also talk with parents/families, faculty, and staff about resources and support available and can work together to develop a plan for student assistance.

Supports the budget preparation and implementation process, and it serves as a key provider of important data reports about the faculty, staff, students and operations of the U-M Ann Arbor campus. This resource includes diversity data about U-M.

Provides students an opportunity to examine the histories, social organizations, cultures, and arts of people of African descent, particularly those of Africa, the United States, and the Caribbean.

The Detroit Center serves as a gateway for University and urban communities to utilize each other’s learning, research and cultural activities.

The roadmap is a dynamic document that supports research teams in incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles throughout their research processes, emphasizing the importance of diverse, inclusive teams for tackling complex questions. It provides DEIA resources to help teams develop tailored approaches and encourages continuous learning and feedback to ensure it evolves with emerging best practices.

The ELI provides language, academic, and intercultural instruction that enables all members of the U-M community to achieve their scholarly, instructional, and professional goals.

Serves as a vital resource and leader in promoting and furthering the university’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all members of its community.

Provides support and assistance to university staff and faculty in resolving personal or work related concerns. Through a range of sensitive and innovative services, FASCCO seeks to enhance the emotional health, well-being and job performance of members of the university community.

Provides resources, insight and community that helps support first generation college students thrive and succeed in pursuit of a degree.

A support resource for the sorority and fraternity community, including assisting individual chapters with problem solving and leadership development. (To include those in Greek Life)

Cultivates and stewards mutually beneficial partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good.

Provides benefits, resources and technical expertise to attract and retain the world’s most talented individuals.

Develops and maintains the university’s job posting and applicant management systems, related policies and processes, in order to assist departments in the recruitment and retention of an outstanding workforce.

An interdisciplinary unit supporting research on women, gender, and sexuality. IRWG is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and across our scholarly communities.

The Interfaith Resource Page was created to help students, staff, and faculty navigate the many faith-based and interfaith resources at the University of Michigan and beyond. It is not an exhaustive list and it serves as an opportunity to begin exploring and learning more. The resource page will be updated as needed to maintain relevant and accurate resources. The Interfaith Advisory Group is a team that the Center for Campus Involvement & Trotter Multicultural Center convenes for faculty and staff to learn more about current interfaith efforts, provide insights and perspectives for programming, and support student advocacy for continued interfaith programming on campus.

The U-M International Center provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as U-M American students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad.

Stimulates research and teaching on critical areas of the world and on international issues that cut across world regions and disciplines. The institute fosters cooperation among the university’s departments, schools, and colleges.

The Islamophobia Working Group (IWG) addresses Islamophobia and its impact on our campus community. The purpose of this group of faculty, staff, and students is to study the climate and its impact on Arab, Muslim, and MENA-identified students, faculty, staff, and the campus community at large; strategize on how to create a safe and inclusive campus environment for Arab, Muslim, and MENA students and those who are impacted by anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiments (i.e. Sikh, etc.); and create a set of resources for community members, students and faculty included.

Offers students opportunities for in-depth study in Jewish history and culture, including unique courses in Yiddish. The University of Michigan houses the only scholarly program of its kind at a public university in the United States.

The U-M Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (U-M LGBTQ+) Staff group is dedicated to all staff who identify within the LGBTQ+ community at the institution.

The opportunity Hub works with LSA undergraduate students to discover the connection between their liberal arts education and their goals and aspirations. Coaching, courses, internships, connections with alumni and employers, and internship funding are just some of the resources offered.

Student resource that assists in discovering events happening on campus or near their area.

The overall goal of the program is to assist universities and colleges in diversifying the nation’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce by increasing the number of STEM baccalaureate and graduate degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented in these disciplines: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders.  LSAMP’s efforts to increase diversity in STEM are aligned with the goals of the Federal Government’s five-year strategic plan for STEM education, Charting a Course for Success:  America’s Strategy for STEM Education.

Michigan News resources, with translation services in Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, and Portuguese.

The University of Michigan launched the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) in June 2023, funded by a $15.8 million NIH grant and a $63.7 million university investment. The program aims to promote inclusive excellence in the biomedical and health sciences by recruiting 30 new tenure-track assistant professors committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across 11 U-M schools and colleges. M-PACT provides these scholars with mentoring, professional development, and resources to help them succeed. It also focuses on transforming the culture of participating units to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Additionally, M-PACT will rigorously assess and document its progress to share its success with the wider biomedical and health sciences community.

The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) coordinates the University-wide annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium — one of the largest celebrations of the life and legacy of MLK (sponsored by colleges and universities in the nation).

Uses the lens of race and ethnicity to engage the campus community and transform the student experience to build inclusive spaces and equitable opportunities for all.

Seeks to strengthen and integrate research about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and society, while promoting its effective use in addressing contemporary issues.

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) is a U.S. federal law that mandates the transfer of human remains and associated funerary objects, unassociated funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony to lineal descendants, Indian Tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations who have requested them and who have the legal right to them.

The Native American Student Welcome is a program offered to all incoming first-year and transfer students who would like to learn about and connect with Native American students, faculty, and staff at the U-M. In partnership with the Native American Student Association, this program offers opportunities to build community, inform their knowledge of campus support, and deepen their learning of Native identity.

A resource for students living off-campus who may be experiencing a conflict with a landlord, neighbor, subtenant, etc.

Works collaboratively with campus and external partners to develop strategic programs that provide resources, opportunities and experiences that enrich academic, social, cultural, and personal development at the University of Michigan.

OCCE promotes the College of Engineering’s strategic mission, vision and values while fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture and drives a culture of inclusion and equity to further equity-centered engineering, maximizing impact and capacity-building within and beyond the Michigan Engineering community.

Develops mechanisms for inclusion, diversity and cultural sensitivity among faculty, students and staff at Michigan Medicine.

Supports the continuous process of integrating students into the academic, cultural and social aspects of the University of Michigan. The office sponsors a variety of programs to help new students engage in the U-M community.

Promotes a safe and scholarly community in which students navigate conflict in a peaceful, socially just, and self-reflexive manner.

Is a confidential, impartial, informal, and independent resource for information and assistance to faculty members. The Office helps in resolving academic and administrative problems and disputes through procedures that may be preferable to a formal grievance or judicial proceedings.

Offers free and confidential conflict management services to help non-bargained-for UM-Ann Arbor and Michigan Medicine staff resolve issues and promote a civil and positive working environment.

An office where student questions, complaints and concerns about the functioning of the University can be discussed confidentially in a safe environment. The Office offers informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals, and helps students consider options available to them.)

Organizational Learning promotes lifelong learning opportunities for U-M faculty and staff, including strategies for professional and career growth, leadership development and campus culture change initiatives.

The main umich.edu website fully translated in Spanish.

Poverty Solutions is a university-wide presidential initiative at the University of Michigan that partners with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty through action-based research.

A social justice education program that blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate student learning regarding social group identity, social inequality, and intergroup relations. The program prepares students to live and work in a diverse world and educates them in making choices that advance equity, justice, and peace.

The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs provides supplemental resources to help schools and colleges and other academic units to hire and retain faculty with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through scholarship, teaching and/or service; to assist the dual career partners of tenure track and tenured faculty; and to respond to unique opportunities. Funds may be available to help units recruit or retain tenure-track faculty or to develop specific programmatic areas (e.g., cluster hiring).

The vision is to be the premier pipeline program developing diverse leaders in the health care system who are dedicated to eliminating health inequalities.

A transdisciplinary research collective to bring together doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty to develop innovative theoretical frameworks and empirical approaches to better understand the impact of racism on health and well-being (very broadly defined).

The Faculty Allies Diversity Grant provides Faculty Allies with funds to organize and host activities, events, and programming that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion among graduate students within their departments. The purpose of this financial support is to improve DEI at the program level in meaningful ways.

The office’s mission is to provide accommodations and access to students with disabilities.

If individuals witness or experience conduct that discriminates, stereotypes, excludes, harasses or harms anyone in the U-M community based on their identity (such as race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or religion) please report it to the University.

SAPAC promotes social change and activism on two levels: through the professional services provided to the University of Michigan community and through student leadership development, wherein students help students as peers.

The Center humbly works toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty at the University through education, advocacy, and community building.

This page is dedicated to the needs of student caregivers at the University of Michigan who juggle parenting, other family care, work, and study.

SALAM is a partnership between the Arab Student Association and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Students Affairs (MESA). This multi-day program is for incoming first and transfer students to build community, learn about campus resources, and connect with one another about the Arab student experience. The program is open to all U-M students interested in understanding and supporting the Arab community.

The University of Michigan Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) is designed for outstanding undergraduate students who are underrepresented in their field of study.

Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS) is a year-long, student-coordinated, peer mentorship program that is open to all first-year students at the University of Michigan (U-M) who are interested in issues that affect the Black community and dedicated to the holistic wellbeing, retention and success of the students in the program.

Trotter is a vibrant hub that welcomes and serves all members of our community from U-M including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, community members and other campus visitors. It provides our visitors with a home away from home and a wealth of educational opportunities.

Global REACH was created to help facilitate and promote UMMS international initiatives in research, education, and collaborations in health.

The University of Michigan welcomes and supports students without regard to their immigration status. We will continue to admit students in a manner consistent with our non-discrimination policy. The University of Michigan is committed to fostering an environment in which each and every student can flourish.

Military-Connected Students bring unique and valuable perspectives to their university experience. As part of the overall university DEI objectives, military-connected students are a valued and vital component of our campus community. We invite faculty and staff who have served in the military to connect with student veterans via our programs. Your experience and knowledge of U-M, combined with your understanding of the military experience, places you in a position to offer guidance and advice to students who are making the transition from the military to campus life.

Military-Connected Students bring unique and valuable perspectives to their university experience. As part of the overall university DEI objectives, faculty and staff are able to learn more about military-connected students as a valued and vital component of the campus community. The University recognizes and honors their sacrifices and values their life experiences as they broaden the diversity of our student body.

U-M’s employee engagement program to share ideas and define the campus community issues that matter most to staff. Participants join more than 100 staff members from across all campuses to meet monthly, serving on one of six topic-specific network teams.

Program staff works in partnership with families, guardians, schools and community representatives in Detroit, Southfield Public and Ypsilanti Community school districts to encourage, guide and prepare students to be successful in middle and high school, college and postgraduate careers.

Wolverine Wellness’s work is guided by health promotion principles, and its goal is to support the health and wellness of our campus community through education, collaboration, and advocacy. As health promotion leaders, they work with U-M students, faculty, staff, and campus stakeholders to co-create and enable conditions where well-being and belonging are prioritized so everyone can thrive.

Is designed to increase the number of girls and women pursuing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while fostering their future success. While the Women in Science and Engineering Programs are open to all students, they are designed to encourage and support women and girls.

The Women of Color in the Academy Project (WOCAP) is a campus-wide faculty network at U-M that supports scholarship focused on understanding the experiences of women of color in the academy and advocacy work to address the challenges and issues faced uniquely by women of color in the academy. To advance this scholarship and advocacy work, WOCAP provides professional development and a supportive and inclusive community that includes writing retreats, weekly writing sessions, bi-annual dinners, and other networking and professional development opportunities. WOCAP is open to all faculty who support or are actively engaged in this work.

The Women of Color Task Force (WCTF) is a University of Michigan staff organization, founded in 1979, that provides professional development, networking, and training opportunities for employees, with a focus on addressing the needs of women of color staff. The WCTF serves as a support network and a forum for the exchange of information about the status of women of color staff at the University of Michigan.

Seeks to build interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and students that bridge gender, racial, ethnic, economic, and national divides; develop knowledge about women, gender, race, class, sexuality, and disability; and challenge unequal distributions of power; and improve the lives of all individuals and communities.