DEI 2.0 Progress for Goal: Products
Review these Campuswide Action Items and Unit Plan Spotlights to learn more about how these plans are being implemented across U-M.
Products Highlights
As we work to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive campus, we also aim to advance research and pedagogy on these topics, thereby strengthening Michigan as a hub of thought leadership in the domain of diversity, equity and inclusion. By encouraging original scholarly research and by establishing culturally sensitive and inclusive pedagogical models that can be replicated at other institutions, we will not only serve our own students, but will enhance the learning experience for students nationwide. In addition, our work will contribute to a deeper understanding of these issues as they relate to all facets of our society and the human experience.
This strategy ensures that diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational aspects of our educational programming and teaching methodology, and that scholarly research on DEI—and the scholars who produce it—are valued and supported.
In formulating this strategy, planning leads across campus used a variety of methods to assess needs and determine appropriate actions. In schools and colleges, leads examined in what ways and to what extent DEI-related issues are integrated into curricula and scholarship; how these ideals influence the delivery of curricula; and how scholarship is judged in relation to diversity, equity and inclusion. In units outside the schools and colleges, planning leads assessed whether DEI educational events are developed and supported routinely.
Actions are specific to the unique challenges and requirements of each unit. For example, in schools and colleges, action items range from reviewing and updating course content and inclusive teaching methods to promoting DEI-related scholarship. In other units, the emphasis is on expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion events and program offerings and on evaluating program accessibility.