PCC Email Communications

Dear students, colleagues and friends,

Last week, the federal administration signed a new budget reconciliation bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that will affect colleges and universities nationwide. Although there are numerous news stories and articles explaining the new legislation, we wanted to share an overview of the changes most likely to impact our university community and to assure you that we are assessing what we’ll need to do to prepare for the years ahead.

First, the new budget act includes several changes to federal student aid programs, which would not take effect until July 2026. These include:

Because these changes to federal student aid would not take effect until July 2026, the financial aid packages students have received for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year will not be affected. It is also important to note that the act includes “legacy provisions” that will allow most current borrowers to continue to borrow under the current loan limits for three academic years or until they complete their program, whichever comes first.

The act also eliminates some student loan repayment options for student borrowers and introduces a new income-based repayment plan.

Next, the act expands eligibility for Pell Grants to students in accredited shorter-term workforce development programs, and it includes language that may prevent students who receive full-ride scholarships or grants from being eligible to receive Pell Grants. Again, these changes would not take effect until July 2026, so students who have Pell Grants for the 2025-26 academic year will not be impacted yet. 

Staff in the Division of Student Recruitment and Retention are working with CMU’s Academic Planning and Analysis team to understand how these changes will impact students and graduates at CMU.

The act also introduces a new multi-tiered tax rate for endowments; however, this will not impact CMU.

And, finally, the act introduces provisions that could hold some college and university programs accountable if graduates of those programs do not meet certain income levels after graduation. There are still several questions about how this provision will be implemented and what data might be used for determining benchmark earning levels. 

Additional items in the budget reconciliation act may impact state-level funding for higher education, such as changes to federal funding for state Medicaid programs, and there may be additional budget considerations as part of the federal budget process later this fall.

CMU’s Policy Compliance and Communications Committee continues to meet weekly to review new legislation and proposed federal and state actions and to assess how these might affect Central Michigan University. We will continue to provide updates to our students, faculty, and staff as needed until the start of classes in August. For now, we hope you are enjoying a happy, healthy, and productive summer!

Sincerely,

Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, colleagues and friends,

Summer weather has finally arrived, and our campus is busy welcoming hundreds of new CMU Chippewas and their families for orientation visits. We know our current students and faculty are busy too, with summer session classes, internships, summer jobs, research and creative activity, and more. It’s shaping up to be a productive season for us all.

We wanted to provide a brief update today from the Policy Compliance and Communications (PCC) committee, which has been carefully monitoring and assessing federal executive orders and actions since January. More recently, we also have been closely following the legislative actions taking place in our neighboring states and learning from the responses of our impacted peer institutions. There are tremendous lessons to be gleaned from their experiences, and we are beginning to meet with deans and senior leaders across campus to share our findings.

We also are taking action on certain federal requirements. Earlier this month, to comply with new guidelines from the Department of Labor, CMU updated its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statement. CMU has a long, proud history of non-discrimination in its hiring and admissions practices, and the minor edits to our EEO statement do not change our approach to non-discrimination. Our updated EEO affirms that CMU does not discriminate against any individual, in any way, for any reason.

The new statement reads: CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution.  CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. We also have developed an abbreviated version of the EEO statement, which may be used only with express permission from the Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity.

Again, we want to be clear that these revised statements do not reflect any change in our approach to non-discrimination: CMU has been, and continues to be, committed to providing access and opportunity to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, guests, partners, families, friends, supporters and visitors. That is our culture; it is part of who we are as an institution.

The PCC committee has also been monitoring the recent travel bans and visa restrictions to understand their potential impact on our campus community. The committee is working with the Office of International Students and Scholars and the Division of Student Recruitment and Retention to ensure that all CMU students and scholars receive the support they need as these changes unfold.

Finally, the PCC group continues to monitor news relating to caps on indirect research costs. Multiple legal actions are still underway to block cuts from agencies including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and Department of Energy, but it remains unclear when and how these cases will be resolved. 

While we do not have much to share at this time that is concrete or actionable, we will continue to keep you informed if and when there are changes that will affect our university community. In the meantime, we hope you continue to enjoy a healthy, productive summer.

Sincerely,
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, colleagues and friends,

Earlier this week, the White House released several new executive orders that will affect higher education. These orders included addressing the accrediting bodies that evaluate colleges and universities, expectations for disclosing information about foreign funding and workforce development programs, new engagement with the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and more.

As was the case following some prior federal actions, several higher education organizations have already issued preliminary guidance for college leaders while also publicly raising questions and concerns about the new orders. Whether any of these orders will be subject to legal challenges is unclear. We are carefully reviewing the new orders and the provided guidance to determine their potential impact at CMU.

It is possible that these new orders, and even prior orders that currently are in litigation, will require action from CMU. If action is needed, senior leaders, deans, and other university faculty and staff may be asked to participate in conversations and working groups in the months ahead. We recognize that the summer is challenging for some schedules, as many students and faculty will soon leave campus to pursue internships, research, writing, and more. We will do our best to keep everyone as informed and engaged as possible during the summer semesters, while still respecting your schedule, and our weekly email cadence will shift to an as-needed approach.

Thank you for your continued engagement and all you do to help our university community navigate these changes.  We know the end of the academic year is a busy time, with exams, projects, papers, performances and so many events and activities – we appreciate the time you take to stay informed and involved.

Best of luck with all your year-end endeavors,
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, colleagues and friends,

This week, the Policy Compliance and Communications committee (PCC) has been tracking numerous developments involving research funding, visas for international scholars, changing guidance related to DEI efforts, and more. We have seen some court injunctions lifted while, simultaneously, new legal challenges and blocks rose in their place. Although there was a great deal of activity, very little was decisive, and there remains no clear guidance for schools like Central Michigan University.

Next week marks the end of a 90-day window for certain federal agencies to provide the guidance mentioned in some executive orders; we hope to learn more soon about what will be expected of many organizations, including those in higher education, on many topics. PCC members also closely watch coverage in outlets such as Inside Higher Education and The Chronicle of Higher Education, which provide regular updates and online trackers.

From the PCC committee’s first meetings, we chose not to call out individual institutions in our messaging, understanding that doing so could put them in a negative spotlight or cause unintentional harm to their students, faculty, and staff. Over the past few weeks, the level of response by the federal government to non-compliance has escalated, including changes that could significantly impact an institution’s ability to serve its students, both domestic and international. Therefore, in this message, as in previous messages, we will not refer by name to any specific institution or organization.

Within the past month, some institutions, both those within our state and in our surrounding region, have had to make significant changes on very short timelines to align with rules that remain unclear. More recently, we have also seen changes in the guidance on these rules offered to higher education institutions by some professional organizations.

This is a very difficult time for everyone in higher education. We are all attempting to keep up with and respond to a wide range of challenges, which seem to change on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis. Many in our community are also trying to balance personal feelings and beliefs about what is happening, perhaps the desire to take a strong stand, with the need to continue to serve students, conduct research, and provide service to communities.

For some, this balancing can be exhausting. CMU, like most universities, is home to people with a wide range of opinions and perspectives, which all contribute to the robust exchange of ideas and activity. Navigating a response to these changes is a delicate dance for us all, and while attempting to strike the right chord may be frustrating, doing so is worth the effort.

CMU is an amazing community, and our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners do remarkable work. We have been, and will remain, an inclusive environment that welcomes, supports, and celebrates every scholar and leader within our university community. Inclusivity is part of our institutional makeup; it is who we, as CMU, are, and it will not change.

As always, we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this uncertainty and prepare as best we can for what might lie ahead for higher education. Keep doing great, important work.  

Sincerely,
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, faculty and staff, 

This week, during routine reviews of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), CMU staff learned that several current and former international student SEVIS records had been terminated by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Neither the university nor the impacted students had received any notification of the status changes. 

Based on reports from Inside Higher Education, the Chronicle of Higher Education and numerous news media outlets, we know this revocation is happening to hundreds of international students at colleges and universities nationwide. This news is alarming and may be especially difficult for our international students, faculty and staff, who are valuable, important members of our community. 

CMU does not have the ability to reverse the government's decision to terminate a student's visa status, nor can the university's Office of General Counsel provide legal guidance or services to individual students, faculty, and staff. This situation is evolving quickly, and we are committed to doing all we can to support our university community. Here's what we are able to share at this time - we will update the community as we learn more. 

What International Students Need to Know Now 

CMU's Office of International Student and Scholar Services will continue to review student records daily; they will notify impacted students immediately if they find a change in their status. 

While CMU cannot provide recommendations to choose a specific immigration attorney, the American Immigration LaWY.ers Association provides a list of immigration attorneys under its resources tab; students also can contact the branch of Legal Aid for our area, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, at 1-800-322-9142 or online at lsem-mi.org. We encourage students whose visa status changes to find and contact an immigration attorney immediately for guidance. 

What Faculty and Staff Need to Know 

This may be a frightening time for international students at CMU, and faculty and staff can play a role in offering compassionate support; however, that support should stop short of providing legal guidance to students. If an international student reaches out to you for help, please encourage them to use the American Immigration Lawyers Association list of attorneys, available on their resources page, or Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, our area's branch of Legal Aid, to find an immigration lawyer who can provide them with clear, appropriate legal counsel. 

You also may direct students to the Counseling Center for emotional support and self-care resources; to Academic Advising for academic support; and to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services in 330 Ronan Hall. We recognize that this may be a difficult time for students, so please encourage them to take advantage of resources that can help; reach out to the CMU CARES team if you believe a student needs additional support. 

Next steps 

To date, we have had no reports of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection officers on our campus; please review CMU's guidance related to ICE on the Federal Policy, Order and Directive Updates webpage. 

To our international students, faculty, and staff: You are welcome here, and we are glad to have you as members of our community. In uncertain times, we rely on our friends, colleagues, and neighbors to help us weather challenges. Thank you in advance for offering compassion and kindness to our students and to each other as we navigate these changes. 

With gratitude, 

Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president 
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, colleagues and friends, 

This week's message provides updates on the status of several executive actions and student financial aid, moving forward with plans for university events and mental health resources. 

Update on Executive Orders 

Most of the executive orders and actions with potential for impact on higher education are still making their way through the judicial review process and many are enjoined by those courts. These include actions that limit federal funding for research, museums and libraries; dissolve or downsize federal agencies and offices; impact Title IX and Title VI; address immigration; and more. 

With nearly every major executive order being challenged in the courts, the implementation of the orders remains uncertain - and that uncertainty means there is no clear guidance that suggests our university needs to make any changes right now. 

Until there is clear guidance, CMU will continue to operate as it has - we will continue to move forward with our teaching, research and service. We will continue to host events and activities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. We will work with our national, state and local partners to monitor changes as they occur, and to communicate what we learn with our university community. 

Federal Student Aid 

Last week, President Trump announced a plan to dismantle the Department of Education; however, his executive order continues services, including direct student aid, under a different federal department. Since that order was announced, there have been conversations about which federal agencies might participate in or manage student loans. Several groups have also filed lawsuits to block the order. 

The most important thing to know now is that current and prospective students can still apply for and receive federal student financial aid. Students should still complete a FAFSA so they can determine their eligibility for grants and loans. 

Move forward with plans 

Over the past several weeks, we've often been asked, "Should we still have our event/host our activity?" The question is understandable, and the answer is YES. With what feels like increasing national scrutiny on events and activities, especially those related to diversity, equity and inclusion, now may feel like a strange time to be making plans - but we urge you to continue to move forward with these important programs. Coming together and sharing community fosters a welcoming environment and helps us find belonging. 

Be intentional about welcoming everyone, make sure everyone knows they are invited to be involved, and use tools like the university events calendar to ensure students, faculty and staff are aware of the opportunities to engage. Using phrases such as "everyone is welcome," and "open to all CMU community members" are direct, helpful ways to indicate that your event is inclusive. 

Spring is an exciting time at CMU, and coming together to celebrate accomplishments and to recognize the efforts of our students, faculty and staff is an important part of our institutional culture. 

Mental Health Matters 

We are entering one of the busiest months of the academic year. April is full of special events and activities and also serves as the start of spring exams and final projects. Even without the uncertainties happening outside our universities, this can be a stressful time for students, faculty and staff. 

Each of us manages stress differently; there is no single recipe for self-care that works for everyone. At the end of this week's message, we will provide links to numerous university resources that you may find helpful. We encourage you to also pursue the activities that work best for you, whether it's spending time outside, catching up on rest, taking a break from social media, visiting with family and friends, or something unique to your own experience that helps you cope. 

As you consider ways to care for yourself, we invite you to consider how you can support those around you - your friends, colleagues, classmates and neighbors. Sharing a smile and checking in are simple ways to show someone that they are not alone. Look for ways to share kindness with others whenever you can - expressions of kindness deliver their own special serotonin kick that lift us up even as we lift up others. 

With gratitude, 
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president 
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students, colleagues and friends,

As many members of our university community were away for part or all of spring break, we have quite a bit of information to share on recent federal actions impacting higher education.

Impact of legal challenges

There continue to be numerous legal challenges to previous federal actions, including proposed caps on funding for indirect research expenses and guidance included in the February Department of Education “Dear Colleague” letter.  Many of these challenges are ongoing and, as a result, the expectations for public colleges and universities remain unclear. At this time, no action is required from CMU; however, the Policy Compliance and Communications Committee continues to meet regularly to review updates and new developments.

Department of Education

Yesterday, Thursday, March 20, President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantlement of the Department of Education. We anticipate legal challenges to the new order, as several groups have promised to sue to block it, and approval from Congress is required to eliminate the department completely. The impact and outcomes of this new order may be unclear for quite some time; however, we are reaching out to higher education groups here in the state and at the national level to learn more about how this may impact our campus in the future.

The language of the order still requires the federal government to maintain services such as federal student aid, including Pell Grants and loans, and federal loan repayment programs. While it is unclear if other federal agencies will absorb these responsibilities in the future, current and prospective students will still be able to apply for and receive federal student financial aid.

Last week, the Department of Education released a list of 60 colleges and universities that could face investigations into allegations of antisemitism on their campuses. Days later, the department announced it was opening investigations into 52 universities, including two in Michigan, for alleged violations of Title VI involving discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin. None of these investigations involve CMU, and we do not expect to be targeted by future investigations. Michigan has not considered race as a factor in admissions, hiring, or contracting since the passage of Proposal 2 in 2006, and, as part of our commitment to inclusiveness, university-sponsored events and activities are open to all students, faculty and staff.

Steps we can take now

As campus partners plan for spring events and activities, we urge intentional use of language clearly expressing that everyone is welcome to attend and participate. We are known for being a welcoming community, and we can ensure that every student, faculty and staff member, alumnus, guest, and visitor knows they are invited to be a part of what makes our community special.

CMU supports the First Amendment Rights of our community members, and we invite everyone to familiarize themselves with university policies related to Expressive Activity and Advocacy. We all play a role in creating a safe, respectful environment that allows for constructive dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

Perhaps most importantly, we can embrace and model the values that we, as a community, have adopted, including integrity, respect, compassion, and inclusiveness. When we demonstrate these core values, along with our Leadership Standards, in our words and actions, we set the stage for everyone’s success.

Sincerely,
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., President
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., Provost

Dear students and colleagues, 

There is not much new information to share this week as part of our Policy Compliance and Communication Committee update. 

As we expected, the "Dear Colleague" letter released February 14, 2025, has been subject to a legal challenge ahead of the letter's original two-week deadline. And, on February 21, a federal court in Baltimore, Maryland, issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of earlier executive orders that outlined penalties for DEi-reiated programs and activity, at least temporarily. 

However, there is still a great deal of uncertainty related to when and how the U.S. Department of Education might issue the further guidance mentioned in the "Dear Colleague" letter sent earlier this month. As has been the case for several weeks, we are continuing to monitor updates and to engage with our colleagues at other institutions and professional organizations. 

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights indicated that their goal was to make institutions of higher education accessible and open to everyone. This is what we, as an institution, are doing, and have been doing, for a very long time. CMU's Nondiscrimination Statement, which names more than 20 categories of identity including age, political persuasion, religion and so much more, prohibits the inappropriate limitation of access to, or participation in, the very things that make our university community so special: our amazing educational opportunities, the hundreds of events and activities that happen on our campus each year, and the services that empower student, faculty, and staff success. 

In all we do, including as we look at our policies and practices, we ask "Will this action help CMU foster an environment where our students, faculty and staff can thrive?" This question is at the heart of our Strategic Plan, and work is underway across the university to ensure the answer to the question is "yes." 

Thank you for continuing to do the good work of teaching, learning, research, and service and for upholding our university's values. 

Sincerely, 
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president 
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students and colleagues, 

By now, many of you are aware of the "Dear Colleague" letter released late last week by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The letter does not have the force of law, but it clearly outlines the Department's interpretation of federal law related to discrimination, including increased scrutiny of policies and DEI-related programs and events. 

The letter raises many questions that we do not yet have answers for - and we know that is frustrating. We know there are faculty and staff who are deeply concerned about their research and even their jobs, and we recognize how heavy this concern is for those individuals. Please know that we are working diligently to gain clarification on this message and to understand what is being required and on what timeline, as well as what the penalties might be for noncompliance. 

We believe there will be legal challenges to this letter; many of our professional organizations suggest that there will likely be multiple lawsuits asking for temporary restraining orders and injunctions. Knowing the potential for legal action, and with the uncertainties raised by some language in the letter, we believe it is just too soon to take action or even to determine what action CMU might take in response. For now, we are closely watching this story develop and are in regular communication with the Michigan Association of State Universities and other higher education organizations. We will continue to keep our community informed of any new developments. 

With calls for major change at the Department of Education, we also recognize that there may be fear about the future of financial aid funding. For students who rely on federal grants and loans for their college education, this concern is understandable. At this point, none of the federal actions have targeted direct student aid -and we believe that will remain the case. The Department of Education previously released a statement specifically exempting federal direct student loans, federal work-study programs and Pell grants from the impact of prior executive orders; we hope they will continue to maintain this stance. 

We, together with the Policy Compliance and Communication committee, will continue to watch, assess, and strategize appropriate responses to the guidance released for colleges and universities. In the weeks ahead, we may alter the cadence of these campus updates so that we are sending information when it is most timely and relevant. We also will continue to make updates to our FAQ webpage as needed. 

Although much still remains unclear, CMU continues to do its outstanding, mission-focused work of teaching, research, and service. We are proud of all you continue to do at CMU every day. 

With sincere gratitude, 
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students and colleagues, 

We are reaching out today to share an update on the activity over the past week related to government orders and actions. Since January, a group of CMU leaders have been meeting regularly to review, assess and make recommendations on guidance and rules issued by the federal government and our state leaders. This group, the Policy Compliance and Communications Committee, is also meeting with colleagues from our peer institutions and with representatives from state and national higher education associations. Together, we are all attempting to ensure that we clearly understand what is, and what may be, required of CMU. 

Part of the committee's purpose is to help us keep the university up to date on changes to rules and guidelines. This week, a judge halted a federal action that would have significantly limited how the National Institutes of Health funded indirect costs for research projects, known as facilities and administrative (F&A) costs. Concurrently, attorneys general in 22 states have filed suit against the National Institutes of Health's plan. While the temporary restraining order is in place, CMU will proceed with grants and expenditures on federally funded projects as we have before. 

Additionally, the Office of Sponsored Programs is working on language that will be included in the budget justification of federally funded projects affirming that CMU will follow all applicable laws and guidance governing indirect cost rates upon applied-to awards. 

And, late last week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a governance update in response to the federal executive order banning transgender women from competing in women's sports. You can read the NCAA's governance update on their website. We are still in the process of determining what this guidance means for our institution. 

The release of and response to federal and related guidance is happening rapidly and there is still much that remains unclear for colleges and universities. We will continue to update our website regularly and to communicate what is changing with you via these weekly emails. Thank you for your patience as we work to understand and share news that impacts our university community. 

As we close out this week, we want to recognize and thank the students, faculty, staff and guest speakers who participated in this week's Klymyshyn Symposium on Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and expertise, and for making time to come together to engage in our community. 

With gratitude, 
Neil MacKinnon, Ph.D., president 
Paula Lancaster, Ph.D., provost

Dear students and colleagues, 

Over the past two weeks, we have met with several groups of students, faculty and staff to discuss the recently released - and sometimes rescinded - federal executive orders, memos and guidelines. We are grateful for the questions raised by the Student Government Association, Academic Senate, and college and department faculty-staff groups, and we hope to regularly address your concerns with two new communications. 

We will begin sending a weekly communication via email to all students, faculty and staff to keep our university community informed about federal policy changes and what, if anything, is required from CMU. While we will not always have new information to share, we hope this approach helps you gain greater understanding of the policy changes and how they may impact our community. We have also built a federal policy updates webpage that includes information, links and an FAQ. We invite you to review the page regularly for updates. 

To date, most of the executive orders have focused on actions required at federal agencies. Very little guidance or direction has been provided by these agencies specific to public institutions of higher education. CMU is not required to make any immediate changes to our academic enterprise to comply with the current executive orders. We are continuing to move forward with planned classes, activities, events and programs. 

As a university, we've made our mission, vision and values clear - they are housed on our website and they are frequently mentioned in remarks, speeches and other communications. They are reflected in our Leadership Standards. These values have not changed. When navigating uncertain times, we have these foundational principles to guide us. 

A team of university leaders is meeting regularly to carefully review the issued orders and to determine if and how they will impact our university community. Please know that there will always be a necessary lag time between the issuance of new orders and our ability to communicate about them because we must take the time to read, analyze and determine how they apply to CMU. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

We are grateful to work in a community so passionately committed to lifting up our students, faculty and staff, and we appreciate your questions and suggestions. Thank you for all you do to create a welcoming and supportive living, learning and working community at CMU. 

Sincerely, 
Neil MacKinnon, President 
Paula Lancaster, Interim Provost

Dear colleagues, 

Over the past week, the White House issued numerous executive orders and revised or rescinded previously released executive orders. With so many updates in rapid succession, it is natural to be confused or concerned about how these orders may impact our community. 

CMU administrators are carefully reviewing the new orders to ensure we understand what they legally require, including any areas that may overlap or conflict with state laws. We are also working with our peer institutions and educational consultants to interpret and prepare for what may be required in the future. 

At present, CMU is not required to make any immediate changes to comply with the new executive orders. There is currently no need to cancel previously planned programs and activities, nor to make changes to curriculum. 

We will continue to do what is best for our university community, and that is to continue to offer educational opportunities that advance our academic mission and provide services that support our students. Changes to executive orders do not change our commitment to our students, faculty and staff, nor to our mission, vision and values. Let's continue to do what we do best: Preparing scholars and leaders for a lifetime of success, positively impacting the communities we serve, and contributing to the health, well­being and prosperity of all people. 

If you are working on a grant, project or proposal and have questions about moving it forward in light of the new orders and yesterday's memorandum issued by White House's Office of Management and Budget, we encourage you to consult with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. You can schedule a consultation by completing the online form on the DiversitY. Education Workshog Oggortunities webgag􀀅. 

The spring is full of wonderful opportunities to engage in community, including the upcoming Coffee, Cocoa and CommunitY. event and the 10th Annual KIY.myshyn SY.mgosium on Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice, as well as events scheduled during Jewish Heritage Week this month, Black History Month in February and Pride Month in April. We hope you will choose to continue to participate in these activities, to learn from each other and to foster an inclusive and welcoming community for all. 

With gratitude, 
Neil MacKinnon, President 
Paula Lancaster, Interim Provost 
Shawna Patterson-Stephens, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging