Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Michigan State University is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of its students and alumni in university experiences, initiatives, communications and interactions. The MSU Alumni Office seeks to bring awareness to the university community's diversity efforts by featuring work done in support of diverse communities.
To foster a vibrant university community of diverse thought, backgrounds, interests, abilities and talents, a workgroup exists within the MSU Alumni Office to better understand opportunities for improvement within our alumni engagement efforts. Advised by the MSU Black Alumni (MSUBA) National Board, this group is working to develop a three-year plan aimed at strengthening the connection of alumni who identify as a racial minority to Michigan State University.
Conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion are essential and constantly evolving. If you have feedback or a topic suggestion, please email Maria Giggy.
Group Objectives
- Identifying training for all MSU Alumni Office staff members on diversity, equity and inclusion issues.
- Understanding barriers to engagement with and investment in Michigan State University.
- Developing a plan to modify existing MSUA programming and/or develop new programming to better appeal to the audience.
- Determining effective means of communicating with diverse audiences.
Resources and News From MSU
MSU's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
A culture embracing diversity, equity and inclusion is essential for all Michigan State wants to accomplish. A comprehensive planning process around those values will work in collaboration with the strategic planning process while elevating the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for all MSU does.
MSU Chief Diversity Officer Selection Announced
Following a national search, Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., named Jabbar R. Bennett as the university's vice president and chief diversity officer.
Virtual Settings and Unconscious Bias
View a seminar recording exploring how unconscious bias manifests in virtual settings through language, symbolism and nonverbal cues to privilege and disadvantage at social identity points. The seminar also considers the range of reactions that can manifest when first discovering our own unconscious biases.
Excellence in Diversity Awards
The Excellence in Diversity Recognition and Awards Program (EIDA) was created to promote and encourage support of diversity by recognizing individuals, teams, units and organizations that have performed above and beyond what they were hired or designated to do, to demonstrate outstanding leadership and creativity in the area of diversity. View past recipients or consider nominating a candidate.