Diversity is the opportunity to interact and work with people who view the world and solve problems differently. Imagine all the solutions that diversity can bring and join Central Michigan University's Office for Institutional Diversity throughout the 2012-2013 Academic Year and help us in our efforts to create an environment of inclusiveness on the CMU campus. See … [Read more...]
Improving Access for American Indian Students One Summer at a Time
Summer camps are very common in higher education; however, camps that focus on access for Native people are not. Fortunately, the Office of Native American Programs at Central Michigan University coordinates the North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp (NAISEC) to expose young Native people, from 8th to 12th grade, to higher education and improve … [Read more...]
Celebrate and Embrace Diversity!
Diversity is a fact of life. We will find it in people that we believe ‘resemble' us and in people we believe are ‘different' from us. We are all unique and are different in some aspect - it can be in thoughts and perceptions, physical looks, cultures, or beliefs. Our perceptions play a great role in differentiating people with whom we associate. From … [Read more...]
CMU’s Upward Bound Program
The Upward Bound program is a federally funded pre-college program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. It helps economically disadvantaged and/or first generation of college-bound students complete high school and prepare for college. On the campus of Central Michigan University (the host institution for the program), eligible students are required to participate … [Read more...]
CMU’s Office of LGBTQ Services
The purpose of Office of LGBTQ Services is to serve the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and groups at Central Michigan University. The Office provides an inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty, allies, friends, and family. We recognize the diversity among sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression among our community. By … [Read more...]