Trotter Multicultural Center
Description:
The Trotter Multicultural Center provides programming and space for events that help students develop, understand, and demonstrate an ability to shift cultural perspective and adapt behavior to effectively navigate cultural similarity and difference based in race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, class and other human differences.
Website:
https://trotter.umich.edu/
Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs
Description:
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) provides support and programming through celebrations, educational offerings, and building social capital through the lens of race and ethnicity.
Website:
https://mesa.umich.edu/
The Program on Intergroup Relations
Description:
The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) is a social justice education program that blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate students' learning about social group identity, social inequality, and intergroup relations. The IGR prepares students to live and work in a diverse world and educates them in making choices that advance equity, justice, and peace.
Website:
https://igr.umich.edu/
Rackham Merit Fellowship Connection (RMF Connection)
Description:
The Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Connection is a program designed for newly admitted recipients of a Rackham Merit Fellowship and Rackham Master’s Award (RMA). It is designed to: Introduce students to resources in Rackham and across the university; Provide professional, academic, and personal development experiences to assist with the first-year transition; and Cultivate community among the RMF cohort.
Website:
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/rmf-connection/
Wellness Coaching through the University Health Service at Student Life
Description:
During a wellness coaching session, students can expect to: Examine personal values and motivation for change; Address stressors from a variety of sources, from adjusting to life on campus to experiences of social injustice, changes in our political environment (e.g., Roe v. Wade) and environmental concerns, etc.; Learn new skills and coping strategies such as time management, mindfulness, moving your body in enjoyable ways, having difficult conversations, and intuitive eating; Set and accomplish goals
Success Coaching through the Office of Multicultural Initiatives
Description:
One-on-one coaching sessions focus on your holistic development by maximizing the resources at U of M. After you and your coach agree on a set of high expectations, they will connect you to a community of support, both within SuccessConnects and across campus.
Website:
https://oami.umich.edu/success-connects/success-coaching/
Success Coaching through the Services for Students with Disabilities
Description:
Academic Coaching is an ongoing process between the student and an ASP team member. Academic Coaching works to help students with the following: Developing individualized learning strategies and study habits, campus navigation of resources and supports, and development of self-efficacy skills.
Wellbeing for U-M Students - Group Chats
Description:
Student Groups of African Descent*
- GRAD Black Excellence
- The Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists is a community for Black graduate students in STEM
- Black SPH Students (School of Public Health)
*These chats require an invite from a current member, so feel free to reach out to Ashley Andreae, DHG Student Services Representative ([email protected]), for more information.
Website:
https://wellbeing.studentlife.umich.edu/resource/find-study-group
Instagram pages for Students of African Descent
- @umichdiversity – Instagram page U-M DEI
- @umichbs – Instagram page for Students of African Decent
- @blackumich – Instagram page for Students of African Decent
Genetic Counseling Organizations for Minority Students
Minority Genetic Professionals Network - Western States Regional Genetics Network
Description:
The Minority Genetic Professionals Network was created by the Western States Regional Genetics Network to address the limited racial and ethnic diversity among medical genetic professionals.
Website:
https://www.westernstatesgenetics.org/mgpn-resources/
Golden Genetics Network (Barbara Harrison- Sickle cell anemia)
Description:
The Genetics Opportunities, Learning, Development, and Empowerment Network (GOLDEN) is dedicated to increasing the awareness of genetic counseling among Black students, primarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). For prospective genetic counselors, GOLDEN also provides mentorship throughout the graduate school application process.
Website:
https://nymacgenetics.org/golden/
Services for Students with Disabilities Office
Description:
The SSD office is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for disabled students.
Website:
https://ssd.umich.edu/
Spectrum Center
Description:
Spectrum Center is a campus resource center dedicated to serving and supporting members of the U-M LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Through education, advocacy, and community building, the center works to enhance campus climate, increase students' sense of belonging, and help students thrive.
Website:
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/
CenterSpace
Description:
Identity-based spaces organized primarily by and for students, current groups include Ace/Aro, Trans/NonBinary/Agender/Genderqueer, QTBIPOC, Bi/Pan/Fluid, and Post-doc Centerspaces. Each group has its own contact, check the website for details.
Website:
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/community/students/centerspace
Spectrum Center Programming Board
Description:
A student-run group sponsored by the Spectrum Center that organizes events for queer students. Open for graduate students to join, check back at the website for details on how to apply!
Website:
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/community/students/organizations/programming-board
Grads Out in STEM (GoSTEM)
Description:
A student-run organization focusing on graduate students and postdocs in STEM fields. Email [email protected] to join!
oSTEM at the University of Michigan
Description:
Open to anyone, but the primarily undergraduate chapter of Out in STEM. Email [email protected] to get involved!
Website:
https://ostem-um.carrd.co/
DEI TaskForce
Description:
The DEI TaskForce is a group of PIBS-affiliated graduate students and postdocs who design workshops based around DEI issues of interest, run a reporting form for DEI issues, and partner with other organizations to put on events relating to DEI. Submit a DEI report here, and email [email protected] to get involved or ask questions.
Website:
https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/deitaskforce/home
The Public Health Students of African Decent
Description:
The Public Health Students of African Decent (PHSAD) is the oldest sponsored student organization in the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Our membership includes both undergraduate and graduate students and as an organization we strive to create and foster a sense of community for students of African descent in the School of Public Health.
Website:
https://sph.umich.edu/phsad/
Students of Color of Rackham
Description:
The Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR) graduate organization is a network for Rackham graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan. SCOR is dedicated to the social, cultural, political, and academic well-being of students of color representing diverse cultures, ethnicities, and international origins. They work to improve the quality of students’ academic, professional, and social lives respectful of differences in culture, ability, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.
Website:
http://www.scor-umich.com/
The African Graduate Students Association
Description:
The African Graduate Students Association seeks to act as a social, academic, and professional network for African graduate students from all graduate schools at the University of Michigan.
Blavin Scholars
Description:
Blavin Scholars offers a community of support (including mentors and coaches) for U-M students who have compromised family support systems or who have experienced time in foster care.
Website:
https://blavinscholars.umich.edu/
International Center Student Organizations Master List
Description:
International Center Student Organizations Master List offers links to a list of many international student organizations at the University of Michigan.
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Description:
Native American Student Association (NASA) seeks to provide social, political, and academic support for University of Michigan students of American Indian descent. As an organization, NASA allows American Indian students to connect with other similar students, connect with their cultural history, and explore themselves as individuals.
Website:
http://websites.umich.edu/~aium/nasa/eboard.html