Culture, Community and Equity (CCE)  Staff Network 

“I have been engaged with multiple DEI initiatives since I joined the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Education and serving in this group presents an opportunity to connect and collaborate with people across CoE who have a shared investment in this work.”

“Being a part of the CCE is a great opportunity to share the work going on in undergraduate education and learn about the efforts being made by units across the College. This exchange will significantly accelerate our DEI work.”

“Inclusivity, workplace diversity, equity, and employee safety are of paramount importance to me. In moments of turbulence when workplace culture and climate are at stake, I strive to steward people through a safe and respected avenue for voicing concerns. I can only do this with the help of those who also share the same commitment to these core values. The CCE provides the network, best practices, and learning opportunities to help me develop equitable practices in my role as a director, and to be a true advocate for system-wide growth in this space.”

“It is an honor to be the CAEN representative on the CCE Network. I look forward to being a part of a team that works to create a culture that leverages diversity to its fullest potential so that every student, faculty and staff member can have a sense of belonging regardless of their background.”

“The vision of the CFE is to ensure that every member of the U-M community achieves their full entrepreneurial potential to maximize positive impact on the world. Accessibility, inclusivity, and a strong culture of belonging is central to that mission. Serving as a CCE Network Lead allows me to share the best practices of the CFE with other units and to gain further best practices to strengthen the effectiveness of the CFE team and programs.”

“As a DEI practitioner, my goal is to center the voices of students who represent a diverse array identities, backgrounds, and stories. I’m excited to join the CCE Network to partner with others who are equally committed to helping the college move forward with an equity based lens that fosters sustainable, lasting change.”

“In my current role, I co-lead DEI initiatives in the college of engineering as it relates to teaching and learning. I consult with, and develop workshops and other programming, for instructors to support them in incorporating equity-focused teaching strategies (which are evidence-based, best practices) into their curriculum.”

“I’m excited to serve as a CCE Network Lead to share CSE’s DEI initiatives and learn from other departments’ efforts, with a focus on metrics and improving what we do!”

“Through the CCE Network, I am excited to learn about DEI developments around the College that the Office of Communications & Marketing could share with a wider audience through our platforms.”

“Many of us are drawn to the University of Michigan with an interest in serving others, whether that is serving a community of scholars or the larger cultural community. There is no better way to serve than to make sure everyone has a place in our efforts. I am excited to be a part of the CCE Network as a means to learn how to go about life with DEI at the forefront, as well as learning how to better support my staff and recruit others into a DEI mindset.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to be serving as a CCE Network Lead for our department. My primary objective in this role is to cultivate a strong bridge of interaction that connects our students, staff, and faculty to the broader campus DEI initiative. I am greatly motivated to initiate meaningful dialogues surrounding DEI issues that resonate with our community with the hope to gain insights, create understanding, and encourage intellectual growth.”

“Achieving greater impact through leveraging all our individual efforts and making concrete steps to improving campus culture.”

“What motivated me to serve as a CCE Network Lead is the opportunity to take an active role in identifying and resolving inequities, at Michigan Engineering, within the scope of DEI.”

“I am very excited to have this opportunity to be a CCE Staff Network lead. I am so grateful to be able to share, learn, and connect with other staff members across the college that have a common goal to make a positive impact in DEI within Michigan Engineering.”

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