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PROGRAMS & EVENTS

         The Office for Institutional Diversity recognizes the importance of a diverse educational environment and promotes cohesion among different groups. The following programs cater for the needs of a diverse campus body:

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

GAY & LESBIAN PROGRAMS

 
  • National Coming Out Day
  • National Pride Week
  • Gay & Lesbian History Month
  • Gay & Lesbian Programs

GEAR UP / COLLEGE DAY
  • GEAR UP/College Day Program
  • Increase access to information for parents, student, education and administrators regarding the benefits and accessibility of postsecondary education in Michigan.
  • Raise awareness of students’ and parents’ knowledge of financial aid opportunities for postsecondary study.
  • Raise academic standards and expectations. Ensure that GU/CD students receive the academic preparation, social support and guidance necessary to succeed in college and the workforce.
  • Increase professional development opportunities for teachers, counselors, and GU/CD staff.

MINORITY STUDENT SERVICES

Hispanic Heritage Month Events 2008
  • GEAR UP/College Day Program
  • Cultural Programming
  • Get Acquainted Day
  • Minority Student Service Awards Ceremony

        Academic Support

  • GEAR UP/College Day Program
  • GEAR UP/College Day Summer Workshops
  • Total Outreach Program Helping Achieve Lasting Futures (TOP HALF)
  • Supplemental Instruction Program

        Training Programs

  • Diversity Workshops through Minority Student Services
  • Minority Student Organizations Leadership Series

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER

 
  • Multicultural Exhibits
  • Soup and Substance
    Training Programs
  • Workshops through Multicultural Diversity Education Council (MDEC)
  • Seeking Education Equity and Diversity (SEED) Seminar.

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS

 
  • CMU Annual Powwow
  • Indigenous People's Day (October)
  • Native American Heritage Month (November)
  • Workshop and Training Specialized in Native American Cultures
  • North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp

UPWARD BOUND

  

SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Lloyd M.Cofer Scholarship
  • Multicultural Advancement Scholarship
  • Detroit Compact Scholarship
  • Wade McCree Scholarship
  • Chrysler Logistics Scholarship
  • Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship
  • Dow Scholarship Award
  • Steven Lawrence Barstow Art Scholarship
  • Steven Lawrence Barstow Native American Prize
  • Native American Scholastic Award
  • Native American Advancement Scholarship

DIVERSITY PROGRAMMING/ FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives (SAMI)

  • Faculty Academic Multicultural Initiatives (FAMI)