The Office of Culture,
Community & Equity (OCCE)
MISSION + VISION
The Office of Culture, Community and Equity (OCCE) promotes the College’s strategic mission, vision and values while fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture. OCCE will drive a culture of inclusion and equity to further equity-centered engineering, maximizing impact and capacity-building within and beyond the Michigan Engineering community.
DEFINING DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We use the following University of Michigan definitions and commitments regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our work.
Diversity
We commit to increasing diversity, which is
expressed in myriad forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, (dis)ability status and political perspective.
Equity
We commit to working actively to challenge and respond to bias, harassment and discrimination. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight or veteran status.
Inclusion
We commit to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We know that by building a critical mass of diverse groups on campus and creating a vibrant climate of inclusiveness, we can more effectively leverage the resources of diversity to advance our collective capabilities.
CULTIVATING CULTURE
OCCE leads the Michigan Engineering community in creating an environment that is inclusive, daring, collaborative, transparent and seeks to have social impact.
Over two years, we’ve expanded our operations in four main areas of impact:
Culture Building
Consultation
DEI Implementation and Evaluation
Education and Engagement
OUR TEAM
Our dedicated team is excited to collaborate with Michigan Engineering as we collectively strive to foster an inclusive and welcoming campus environment through our expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion.