| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.05 |
| Liaison | Jessica Thompson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2023 |
Northern Michigan University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.56 / 2.00 |
Jessica
Thompson Professor/SAC Co-Chair Business |
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
NMU has both a diversity committee and a DEI staff: https://nmu.edu/diversity/
The 25-person Committee on Diversity represents students, faculty, staff and local community, alumni and supporters of NMU. The goal of the committee is to heighten the awareness of diversity and increase inclusion opportunities throughout NMU and the Upper Peninsula.
The DEI staff at Northern Michigan University report directly to the President. (https://nmu.edu/diversity/contact)
The DEIB team leads the development and implementation of the University’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging action items in the University's strategic plan. Working collaboratively with the President, President’s Leadership Team, Deans, Department Heads, faculty, staff, students and other key campus partners, the DEIB team guides the development, alignment and assessment of strategies that enhance diversity and make Northern Michigan University an even more inclusive living, learning, and working environment.
NMU is currently searching for a DEIB director (previous director, Jessica Cruz was recruited by the University of Michigan). The director manages, oversees, and partners with programs, activities, and initiatives designed to foster a climate that promotes and respects diversity and inclusion. The director defines, assesses and advocates for diversity at the institution. Responsibilities include helping to attract and retain a diverse student, faculty, and staff population; promoting success for all students, especially underrepresented segments of the population; creating opportunities to engage diverse ideas inside and outside the classroom; providing programs, services, and training that emphasize the importance of a diverse and inclusive campus environment; partnering with community groups and organizations to support diversity and inclusion in the broader community; and leading the celebration of diversity and inclusion effort successes. The director also chairs the President’s Committee on Diversity and serves on the President’s Leadership Team and President’s Council.
Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
The Student Equity & Engagement Center (SEEC) provides trainings and workshops using nationally-accredited curriculum, the activities include topics of gender & sexuality (using ALLIES model), inclusion and cultural competence (JUMP Start), as well as programs specifically designed for our campus - including Native American students needs and Trans student needs.
See website for full descriptions of programs: https://nmu.edu/seec/
The DEI team also hosts the annual UNITED Conference. The Uniting Neighbors In The Experience of Diversity (UNITED) Conference is aimed at informing the NMU and greater Marquette area of the different types of perspectives and points of view, with the ultimate goal of helping people think differently about diversity and inclusion.
See website for full descriptions of programs:https://nmu.edu/united/
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
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