As part of the University of Michigan’s commitment to making our campus a welcoming place for all, the Ford School launched our five-year strategic plan for diversity, equity, and inclusion in October 2016.
The Ford DEI plan focuses on four central goals:
- Diversifying who we are
- Diversifying what and how we teach
- Promoting an equitable and inclusive climate
- Diversifying our research and policy engagement
Since beginning this process, Ford has created a permanent DEI officer position on our senior leadership team. To ensure input from every part of the Ford community, our DEI coalition consists of faculty, staff, and students (both graduate and undergraduate). Student representatives serve one-year terms. The student perspective is invaluable to our efforts to make the Ford School as inclusive as possible. If you think you might be interested in serving in this capacity, be on the lookout for announcements regarding next year’s DEI coalition.
To stay informed on the progress of the Ford DEI plan, be sure to check out our monthly updates.