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2023 DEI 2.0 Plan Report

Community Engagement

The University of Michigan's DEI 2.0 Central Plan was informed by a series of community engagement events organized by the Office of Diversity Equity Inclusion (ODEI). These events served as a platform for sharing evaluative information on the impact of the previous five-year DEI Strategic Plan (DEI 1.0) and gathering input for the development of the university's next DEI strategic plan, DEI 2.0.

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During the planning and engagement phase, campuswide events were held to spark discussions and gather insights. These included:

  • Community conversations (students, faculty, and staff)
  • A student open house
  • Information sessions on the climate survey
  • Presentations on the DEI 1.0 evaluation report

Central-level feedback received from students, faculty and staff during these events was analyzed and synthesized to identify key themes and priorities. This information was then shared with university leaders, including the president, provost, executive officers, and deans.

In collaboration with these leaders, ODEI then refined the list of priorities and developed central action items for the DEI 2.0 plan. The aim was to build on the achievements of DEI 1.0, with the goal of fostering greater collaboration, focusing on targeted initiatives, and ensuring stronger grassroots engagement in the university's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In addition to central-level engagement opportunities organized by ODEI, campus stakeholders also had the opportunity to provide input at the unit level. Each of the university’s 51 units conducted its own planning process, sharing unit-level climate survey data and evaluations of the unit’s prior DEI Strategic Plan, DEI 1.0. This valuable information is being used to shape the unit-level plans and drive meaningful change within local environments.