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Please share your stories, issues, comments and suggestions on issues of diversity and identity at the University of Michigan. Contribute to our Town Hall discussion through Anonymous Submissions.
About
This year Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR) will hold a symposium on diversity and social justice at the University of Michigan. What do we mean when we say diversity? How can Michigan recruit and retain a diverse student body? How can Michigan be a safe and welcoming space for a diverse community?
The event will be comprised of four parts: (1) a keynote; (2) multiple breakout sessions/trainings with student organizations and speakers; (3) a diversity panel with Q&A; and (4) a SCOR Town Hall.
Join us as we continue the work to develop a concrete diversity plan based on work by student groups at this University to submit to the incoming President, Dr. Mark Schlissel.
Schedule
• 11:00 am - Registration
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm - Breakout Session I
• 12:30 pm - Lunch
• 1:00 pm-2:30 pm - Faculty Panel (League Ballroom)
• 2:45 pm-3:45 pm - Breakout Session II
• 4:00 pm-5:00 pm - Keynote Address: Dr. James Duderstadt (League Ballroom)
• 5:00 pm-5:30 pm - Reception
• 5:30 pm-7:30 pm - SCOR Town Hall (League Ballroom)
Breakout Sessions
Many student organizations and student researchers across campus are engaging issues of diversity and social justice. We hope to highlight this impactful work and strengthen our community by building relationships among these organizations. During the breakout sessions students and student organizations will address practical solutions the University can utilize to improve climate. Please join us in the conversation.
Breakout Session I: 11:30 - 12:30
Devan Donaldson "The Role of Schools and Departments in Making Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream a Reality"
GEO "Organizing for Justice"
United Coalition for Racial Justice (UCRJ) "The Meaning of the Mandate"
Breakout Session II: 2:45 - 3:45
Lloyd Shelton "Students with Disabilities and our Allies"
Black Student Psychological Association "History and Accomplishments of BSPA"
TransForm "The Importance of Trans* Inclusivity"
Faculty Panel on Diversity and Social Justice in Academia: Implications for Research, Practice, and Departmental Climate
Faculty will discuss their perspectives on issues related to diversity and social justice in research, the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, and related challenges successes with engaging with these issues. Will close with audience discussion and Q&A.
Alford A. Young, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Sociology, Department Chair
Ana Catalina Ormsby, Associate Director of UROP, Lecturer in the School of Social Work
Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes, Professor in the Department of American Culture, Romance Languages and Literatures & Women's Studies, Director of Latino/a Studies Program
Sarah Fenstermaker, Director, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies
Robert Sellers, Charles D. Moody Collegiate Professor of Psychology, Department Chair
Keynote
James Duderstadt, U-M President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering
"Diversity at Michigan: Past, Present and Future"
Town Hall
The Town Hall will provide a safe space for students to share and discuss the obstacles they face as students of color at U of M. This opportunity will allow students to use their voices to inform SCOR and the University how to effectively develop structural changes to address the needs of underrepresented students. Accounts can be submitted anonymously.
