A five-year strategic plan for creating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive campus in which every individual has the opportunity to be heard, to contribute and to excel.
October 5, 2016, marks the introduction of the University of Michigan’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan—a collective vision for change created through a campuswide, grassroots process. With its implementation, we continue to build on our heritage of diversity, equity and inclusion, with the understanding that we can make our greatest contribution to knowledge by building an environment in which all our community members can flourish.
This strategic plan is the result of a multi-phase process initiated by President Mark Schlissel more than a year ago. It is based on the conviction that excellence is not possible without diversity in the broadest sense of the word.
The Campuswide Strategic Plan serves an umbrella over 49 unit plans—from all 19 schools and colleges, administrative units, student life, athletics and the health system—developed under the guidance of scores of local planning leads. It also capitalizes on the energy generated at a 10-day Diversity Summit held in November of 2015, and reflects the insights gleaned from 12 months of continuing feedback from thousands of students, faculty and staff.
It’s important to note that the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan is not an end point but an evolving process that will be monitored, evaluated and refined on an ongoing basis. The university plan, in combination with the 49 unit plans, includes Many Voices, and it represents the vision for Our Michigan.
Introducing the U-M Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan
U-M’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan “Many Voices, Our Michigan” was introduced to the entire university community on Oct. 6, 2016 through a day of special events and discussions.
The day began with an official unveiling of the campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion plan at the Power Center. Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers presented an outline of the new plan, while Regent Mike Behm, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Martha Pollack spoke enthusiastically about its goals.
The day began with an official unveiling of the campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion plan at the Power Center. Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers presented an outline of the new plan, while Regent Mike Behm, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Martha Pollack spoke enthusiastically about its goals.
The day began with an official unveiling of the campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion plan at the Power Center. Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers presented an outline of the new plan, while Regent Mike Behm, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Martha Pollack spoke enthusiastically about its goals.
The day began with an official unveiling of the campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion plan at the Power Center. Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers presented an outline of the new plan, while Regent Mike Behm, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Martha Pollack spoke enthusiastically about its goals.
The day began with an official unveiling of the campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion plan at the Power Center. Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers presented an outline of the new plan, while Regent Mike Behm, President Mark Schlissel and Provost Martha Pollack spoke enthusiastically about its goals.
Various unit leaders came together for a panel discussion detailing the challenges and successes they encountered during the strategic planning process. The event was hosted by Associate Vice President for Human Resources Laurita Thomas.
Various unit leaders came together for a panel discussion detailing the challenges and successes they encountered during the strategic planning process. The event was hosted by Associate Vice President for Human Resources Laurita Thomas.
Various unit leaders came together for a panel discussion detailing the challenges and successes they encountered during the strategic planning process. The event was hosted by Associate Vice President for Human Resources Laurita Thomas.
Students, faculty and staff explored poster displays in the Power Center lobby highlighting U-M's 49 diversity, equity and inclusion unit plans.
Students, faculty and staff explored poster displays in the Power Center lobby highlighting U-M's 49 diversity, equity and inclusion unit plans.
Students, faculty and staff explored poster displays in the Power Center lobby highlighting U-M's 49 diversity, equity and inclusion unit plans.
DEI Planning and Implementation Leads Lunch at Hill Auditorium Lobby.
DEI Planning and Implementation Leads Lunch at Hill Auditorium Lobby.
DEI Planning and Implementation Leads Lunch at Hill Auditorium Lobby.
DEI Planning and Implementation Leads Lunch at Hill Auditorium Lobby.
U-M students participated in an interactive program with U-M leaders detailing the university and Office of Student Life diversity, equity and inclusion plans at the Michigan Union Ballroom.
U-M students participated in an interactive program with U-M leaders detailing the university and Office of Student Life diversity, equity and inclusion plans at the Michigan Union Ballroom.
U-M students participated in an interactive program with U-M leaders detailing the university and Office of Student Life diversity, equity and inclusion plans at the Michigan Union Ballroom.
U-M students participated in an interactive program with U-M leaders detailing the university and Office of Student Life diversity, equity and inclusion plans at the Michigan Union Ballroom.
Thought leader and innovator Steve Robbins shared a message of open-mindedness in his keynote talk at the Power Center. To this point, he even invited a group of U-M student protesters in the audience up on stage and asked them to share their concerns.
Thought leader and innovator Steve Robbins shared a message of open-mindedness in his keynote talk at the Power Center. To this point, he even invited a group of U-M student protesters in the audience up on stage and asked them to share their concerns.
Thought leader and innovator Steve Robbins shared a message of open-mindedness in his keynote talk at the Power Center. To this point, he even invited a group of U-M student protesters in the audience up on stage and asked them to share their concerns.
Thought leader and innovator Steve Robbins shared a message of open-mindedness in his keynote talk at the Power Center. To this point, he even invited a group of U-M student protesters in the audience up on stage and asked them to share their concerns.
We want your feedback. Please send your ideas and input about the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategic plan to diversityplan@umich.edu.
