My first experience in the Fleming Administration Building on the campus of the University of Michigan came as a graduate student in the 1980s. It was loud, and it was passionate. I was one of dozens of students united in protest over the lack of diversity among the university’s faculty, staff, and student body. We… Continue Reading Lives of the Party: Why Inclusion Matters Most of AllRead More

Robert Sellers oversees multiple units and initiatives in his role as the vice provost for equity, inclusion & academic affairs at the University of Michigan. Now there’s a website dedicated to showcasing the collaboration and innovation coming from the work within the office. The website, ovpeiaa.umich.edu, serves as a gateway for information related to the… Continue Reading New Website Highlights Collaborative Efforts Between Vice Provost’s OfficeRead More

During the past week, I have had the pleasure to attend the town hall meetings designed to gather student input on the University’s diversity strategic planning process. It’s clear to me, after hearing directly from students and reading a thoughtful and compelling Jan. 11 Michigan Daily essay written by Michigan in Color contributors Jamie Tam… Continue Reading Op-Ed: A Clearer Strategy for DiversityRead More

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from a previous version. Robert M. Sellers, chair of the Department of Psychology since 2011, will serve as the university’s vice provost for equity, inclusion and academic affairs. His appointment was approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. In a memo outlining her recommendation, Provost Martha E. Pollack… Continue Reading Psychology Chair Will Serve as Vice Provost For Equity, Inclusion and Academic AffairsRead More