Curriculum in DEI 2.0 will move beyond awareness into the realm of skill building. Targeted programming will help equip our leaders with the strategies and techniques needed to:
- Prevent workplace issues and retaliation
- Disrupt bias
- Engage in anti-racism dialogue
- Build psychological safety in the workplace
In order to reach U-M’s 60,000+ faculty and staff, additional trainers will be recruited to offer more sessions and provide unit-specific instruction. Train the Trainer programs will ensure that expertise is developed internally, and a dedicated DEI consultant will support unit leaders through needs assessments, coaching and customized resources. In addition, the Facilitator Engagement Program (FEP) will be reset to a more targeted number of trained and active volunteer facilitators in order to scale programs across the broader community. Finally, Organizational Learning (OL) will help lead campuswide efforts, including convening and managing a multi-unit working group, to address cross-campus needs around DEI education, professional development, and consultation; and use this information to leverage existing resources across the campus, and create new resources, for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. OL consultants will work closely with these unit liaisons to ensure alignment and coordination of culture change efforts.
Responsible Unit: Organizational Learning