Formed of designated representatives from each decanal and vice presidential unit, SGA and P&A assemblies, to gain consistency and participation across the institution, help promote and select grant and prize recipients, help design and implement local unit initiatives and reporting, disseminate and act on diversity data, build participation in DEI activities, keep units informed and share unit issues and needs.
Mission Statement: To pursue policies and strategies that achieve equity and inclusion across social differences in power in order to have Central Michigan University realize the creative synergies and intellectual insights and excellence that come from fully engaging the power of differences.
President Davies has recorded a message for symposium attendees and an additional invitation for CMU community members - students, faculty, and staff. Share your experiences with diversity at CMU (anonymously if you choose) on the form available below his recorded message.
The 73 DEI initiatives from AY19/20:
Current DEI Council Members:
Miracle Berry Undergraduate Student
Kate Caszatt Provost Office
Ahsha Davis Graduate Student
Megan Goodwin Education
Munif Hakim Undergraduate Student
Bradley Swanson Graduate Studies
Ari Harris Communications
Lori Hella FAS
Jonathan Russell CAM
Kathy Irwin University Libraries
Zachary Evans P&A
AT Miller Ex Officio
Jewel Cotton Athletics
Nikita Murry President's Division
Katie Neu Alumni Relations
Dave Patton CSE
Luis Perez-Batres Business
Richard Rothaus CLASS
Rebecca Schaefer Global Campus
Stan Shingles ESS
Amy Swaney Business
Tina Thompson CMED
Patricia Young Admissions
Greg Zimmerman Health Professions