The Office of the Provost will host two in-person presentations featuring candidates being considered for the University of Michigan’s next chief diversity officer and vice provost for equity and inclusion.
The Office of the Provost will host two in-person presentations featuring candidates being considered for the University of Michigan’s next chief diversity officer and vice provost for equity and inclusion.
On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint several individuals to serve in key roles on the President’s Council on the Commission of Fine Arts, the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science, and Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. Robert Sellers, Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer,… Continue Reading Robert Sellers to be appointed as member of the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science
To the University Community, Each day, the Russian invasion of Ukraine brings reports of loss, destruction, and hardship. The impact of this is felt in every corner of our world, including in our own community. As the conflict abroad continues to escalate, so do the tensions and safety concerns from members of our U-M community.… Continue Reading SELLERS/HARMON: Statement on the War in Ukraine
The promise of a full, four-year tuition scholarship to the University of Michigan is certainly an enticing offer. When the college preparatory program Wolverine Pathways (WP) launched for high school students in the Southfield and Ypsilanti public school districts in 2016, students jumped at the opportunity to participate in the rigorous program, which included Saturday… Continue Reading Wolverine Pathways Celebrates its First College Graduates
How are attitudes toward free expression evolving on college campuses? How do college leaders respond to claims that their institutions have become unwelcoming places for certain views? How can colleges mitigate potential conflicts when they do arise? I talked with Michael S. Roth, the president of Wesleyan University; Eduardo Peñalver, the president of Seattle University;… Continue Reading What’s the State of Free Expression on Campus?
The University of Michigan, a fellow institution dedicated to the educational uplift of humanity, condemns the recent and continued bomb threats that have been levied against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). We condemn these acts and stand in solidarity with our valued peers and partners. As a proud graduate of Howard University, I… Continue Reading SELLERS: We Stand in Solidarity with HBCUs
To the University Community, As we begin a new semester, I can’t help but reflect on the profound impact that 2021 has had on our community and wonder what lies ahead in 2022. The conclusion of the fall semester gave way to a period of holidays and celebrations across many faiths, cultures and traditions. While… Continue Reading SELLERS: Looking Ahead to a New Semester in 2022
As we quickly approach the end of the academic semester and calendar year, I would like to take a moment to update our community about the GEAR UP program—Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. Operated by the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), this multi-year, federally-funded, national grant program is designed to support and… Continue Reading SELLERS: GEAR UP Program Supports Student Success in Postsecondary Education