Build programming to ensure underrepresented students are connected to internship opportunities and career success activities (ElevateU); increase BIPOC participation in career ready activities and programs

Owners/Accountable Party

• Vice President for Student Success
• Associate Vice Provost for Student Success

Actions

Near-term Actions

• Establish a pool of funds to provide pay for students who need support for experiential learning
• Work with UM’s Tribal Outreach specialist to create internship opportunities in students’ home communities
• Target ELCS Programming to BIPOC students, key programs, and student groups, e.g.:
  • AISS
  • SIN
  • MT10
  • Student Athletes, coaches, teams
  • Student Groups: Black Student Union, International Student Assoc., Kyiyo, LatinX Student Union, Pacific Islanders Club

Future Actions

• Infuse career readiness infused into introductory courses and freshman seminars
• Infuse career readiness into core curriculum
• Conduct DEI audit of ELCS materials and workshops
• Establish ELCS DEI Committee
• ELCS staff member join UM DAC

Completed and Ongoing Actions

• Submitted a philanthropic gift proposal for supporting experiential learning awards
• All MT10 students enrolled in Career Core