Increase financial support for and visibility of diversity and inclusion efforts and annual events (see PFA 1)

Owners/Accountable Party

• President
• Chief of Staff
• CEO of the UM Foundation
• Vice Provost for Student Success

Actions

Near-term Actions

• Fundraise to support strategies outlined in the Excellence in Native American Education Plan and to support broader institutional efforts to create a more inclusive, equitable learning environment
• Establish a S.E.A. Change mini-grant program to which faculty and staff can apply

Future Actions

• Identify sustainable funding for the Annual Kyiyo Powwow, Black Solidarity Summit, Tunnel of Oppression, DiverseU, etc.)

Completed and Ongoing Actions

• Provided financial support for DAC mini-grants for students and employees working to advance DEI efforts
• Hired Director of Inclusive Excellence and provide for operating funds
• Hired Tribal Outreach Specialist and provide for operating funds
• Increased funding for the Office of Equal Opportunity