Initiatives

NCID's programs seek to drive change by fostering diversity knowledge, skills, and awareness, thereby empowering individuals and institutions to create an equitable and inclusive society.

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Anti-Racism Collaborative

The Anti-Racism Collaborative (ARC) at the University of Michigan (U-M) is committed to fostering engagement and promoting innovation within the campus community around racial equity and racial justice research and scholarship. Through a range of activities, the ARC seeks to inform practice, engage various publics, and advance anti-racist principles and organizing.

Change Agents Shaping Campus Diversity and Equity (CASCaDE)

The CASCaDE project empowers change agents in higher education to drive transformation by providing knowledge, tools, research, and collaborative opportunities. By fostering equity-minded leadership skills, CASCaDE aims to create a more inclusive and equitable higher education landscape.

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Diversity Scholars Network

The Diversity Scholars Network (DSN) supports diversity scholars' success through academic, educational, and social connections. A go-to resource for academic leaders diversifying recruitment practices, journalists covering social issues, and scholars seeking collaborators, DSN creates an inclusive environment promoting professional growth and impactful networking opportunities.

Inclusive History Project

The Inclusive History Project (IHP) at the University of Michigan is a presidential initiative charged with studying and documenting a comprehensive history of the university that is attentive to diversity, equity, and inclusion and stretches across its three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. Led by renowned scholars, the IHP aims to engage the entire university and neighboring communities to better understand the full history of the institution and to consider what actions that history demands in the present and for the future.

James S. Jackson Distinguished Career Award for Diversity Scholarship

The James S. Jackson Distinguished Career Award for Diversity Scholarship, presented biennially, recognizes a senior University of Michigan faculty member who has made significant contributions to understanding diversity through research, teaching, and mentoring. This prestigious honor celebrates the university's commitment to inclusivity and fosters ongoing dialogue on critical diversity issues.

LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program

The LSA Collegiate Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholars across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences divisions. It aims to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, preparing scholars for tenure-track appointments. Critical perspectives and experiences from nontraditional backgrounds are valued.

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University Diversity & Social Transformation Professorship

The University Diversity & Social Transformation Professorship recognizes senior University of Michigan faculty who have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It provides financial support for research, bestows NCID faculty fellow status, and offers a semester-long leave for scholarly engagement and leadership development.