Above all, our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive culture.
race/ethnicity • sex/sexual orientation • gender identity/expression • disability
class • age • military status • national origin • pregnancy • religion • veteran status
Blind Spots Training
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to participate in this self-reflective exercise.
Spotlight
Truth and Reconciliation
In a effort to promote awareness of injustices inflicted upon African Americans during the country's period of reconstruction, a Spring 2019 graduate seminar course, the Truth and Reconciliation Project was established.
A collaboration of the Graduate School and the Department of Family Science and Social Work, the course provides an opportunity to engage directly in a process of truth and reconciliation anchored by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an organization committed to changing the narrative about race in America.
9th Annual National Civil Rights Conference
June 17–18, 2019
Birmingham, Alabama
This year's theme is "Rise, Advocate, Educate, and Cooperate: Political Participation and Silver Rights." The two-day event promises to generate considerable intellectual dialogue and debate, as well as create opportunities to strengthen existing networks and forge new ones.
For more details, visit the National Civil Rights Conference website.
Study Abroad is for Me
Though Miami has a strong record of students studying abroad, a new campaign by Global Initiatives is designed to expand that access to an increasing number of underrepresented applicants like students of color, those with financial need, males, and international students.
"Study Abroad is for Me" aims to give students knowledge and confidence to apply for programs and to raise awareness of the need for increased study abroad scholarship funds.
Miami Receives Top Award for Internationalization
Miami University has been awarded a 2019 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Miami is one of eight U.S. universities and colleges to receive the honor, recognized for excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of university and college campuses. Read more about Miami's efforts to promote an interconnected global community.
Voices of Discovery
Voices of Discovery was developed to promote the theory and practice of Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) campus-wide. As an educational method, IGD engages students to explore issues of diversity and inequality and their personal and social responsibility for building a more inclusive society.
Miami's Center for American and World Cultures and its partners are piloting two versions of Intergroup Dialogue for students in the spring 2019 semester under the Voices brand: Voices of Discovery, a 3-credit sprint course and Intro to Voices, a free, faculty-sponsored version.
Revitalizing a Culture
The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has received a prestigious national award recognizing its cultural heritage and language revitalization program, which has resulted in the first generation in nearly 100 years learning to speak the Myaamia language.
The tribe was recognized during the 75th Annual Convention & Marketplace of the National Congress of American Indians in Denver Thursday, Oct. 25. It was one of six award winners selected from applicants representing 51 tribes and four tribal consortia.
Student Disability Services
Miami's Miller Center for Student Disability Services (SDS) coordinates support services and resources for over 1500 students on Miami's Oxford and Regional campuses.
The Miller Center also works closely with Miami's Disability Studies Program and Students with Disabilities Advisory Council to foster a cultural component that includes literature, documentaries, and other opportunities for fellowship. The Center offers a hot beverage station, a "technology cube" in the lobby with hardware and software, free printing for students, and artwork from local artists with disabilities.
Confucius Institute
Established in August 2007, Miami's Confucius Institute arose from a partnership between Miami University and Liaoning Normal University in Dalian, China. In addition to fostering an attitude of globalization and multicultural harmony, the Institute is dedicated to promoting the study of Chinese language, culture, and philosophy through such resources as courses, workshops, and cultural events.
Additional opportunities for cultural immersion include a variety of student clubs dedicated to Chinese arts and traditions and the "China Visit Program," a chance to experience Chinese culture and language in Modern China.
Bridges Program
Miami University is proud to present the Bridges Program, an overnight visit experience for high-achieving high school seniors from historically underrepresented populations or who have a commitment to promoting a deeper understanding of and appreciation for diversity.
Offered annually in the fall, this program gives students a chance to experience Miami up close and personal by engaging with students and professors in the classroom, eating in our award-winning dining halls, and staying in a residence hall.
Awards and Recognition
University Diversity and Inclusion Award
Launched in 2019, this award recognizes Miami University's commitment to maximizing the potential of every member of the Miami community and celebrating both our unity and our differences. It is given to both individual faculty and staff as well as university offices or divisions that have enhanced the diversity of our community and elevated inclusive excellence as a top priority at Miami.
For a list of award winners, see University Diversity and Inclusion Award.
ICA Inclusive Excellence Award
The award, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, the Office of the President, and Intercollegiate Athletics, recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of Miami community members whose commitment to inclusive excellence has fostered an appreciation for diversity and serves as a model for others.
For a list of award winners, see ICA Inclusive Excellence Award.
News and Events
News
Events
Diversity in the Workplace Includes Generations
Research by the co-director of Miami's Center for Business Leadership reveals the significance of "genintelligence" and how this form of diversity enriches the workplace.
Through her study on the student perspective, Dr. Megan Gerhardt found that generational differences are often caused by misunderstandings, and that embracing other perspectives can solve problems and create opportunities that benefit everyone.
Classroom Partnership Challenges Stereotypes
Students of Elena Albarrán, associate professor of history and global and intercultural studies, and her colleague Sonia Robles, assistant professor in the school of communications at Mexico City's Universidad Panamericana (UP), recently partnered to gain authentic insight on issues related to history and the current climate between the U.S. and its southern neighbor. Read more: Miami history class hosts Skype chat with students in Mexico City
Myaamia Center Continues Language Revitalization
A $311,641 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will expand the work of Miami University’s Myaamia Center on revitalizing indigenous languages.
The grant was awarded to Daryl Baldwin, director of the center, and Gabriela Pérez-Báez, assistant professor of linguistics at the University of Oregon, for their project titled “National Breath of Life 2.0: Creating a ‘Second Breath’ for Indigenous Language Revitalization.”
Whole Brain Thinking Builds Diverse Teams
The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) is introducing a different kind of diversity. Part of the First-Year Integrated Core in the Farmer School of Business, the instrument measures how students' brains perceive and process information. Assessment results are then used to split the students into project teams. The variety of life experiences that are brought together in the collective workspace helps business students find power in working with diverse thinkers.
Faculty Learning Communities
Miami's Faculty Learning Communities are cross-disciplinary faculty and staff groups that engage in an active, collaborative, yearlong program with a curriculum about enhancing teaching and learning. "Accessibility and Inclusion in the Classroom" and "Inclusive Excellence: Designing and Implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate Course" are examples of the communities that have been developed to broaden perspectives, welcome diversity, and experience inclusion at Miami.
Partnerships for a Better World
Miami University actively seek new partnerships to conduct research, create new technologies, shape policy, and educate a talented, diverse, and globally aware pool of students prepared to enter the global workforce, serving the region, state, nation and world. Discover how groups from businesses, community groups, educational institutions, and government agencies are partnering with Miami.
President Crawford Pledges to Advance Diversity
President Greg Crawford joined a growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Only one month after 175 CEOs came together to launch CEO Act!on for Diversity & Inclusion™, more than 100 additional CEOs/presidents had taken the pledge, committing themselves and the organizations they lead.
See how Miami is fulfilling our pledge to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion.
Opening Minds through Art
Part of the Scripps Gerontology Center, Opening Minds through Art is an intergenerational art program for people with dementia. The program trains nursing home staff to collaborate with high schools, colleges and other service organizations to provide a person-centered visual arts program that taps the elders’ creativity and imagination, rather than their memory.
Code of Love and Honor
Beyond its place in our beloved Fight Song ("Love and Honor to Miami…") and
its use as a greeting among Miamians around the world, Love and Honor represents Miami values.
Strategic Diversity Plan
Developing broad Strategic Diversity Goals for the university provides an institutional framework for Initiatives that are global and allows for each unit on campus to have individual buy into the specific/broad goals. More diverse choices and direct actions achieve broader university diversity goals in individual units, greater diversity progress across the institution with greater direct buy in should occur at all levels.
Outreach and Support
Get Involved
The "It's On Us" initiative encourages students to speak out and take action to prevent sexual assault crimes. Here at Miami, we provide a number of campus resources to educate students about sexual assault and where to turn for help.
We are committed to cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships and applied and service-oriented projects that strengthen our local, state, national, and world communities. Through community outreach and service learning, the Office of Community Engagement and Service (OCES) in Oxford and on the Regional Campuses can partner with your community to advocate for and enhance the impacts of volunteerism and social change.
Student Health
College can be stressful, and the values of "I Am Miami" inspire our students to support one another in times of need.
If you notice someone who seems lonely, withdrawn, or otherwise suffering from unhealthy lifestyle choices, knowing how and when to report your concern can help you respond appropriately and identify who to call for help. Miami offers a variety of services that reflects our commitment to students' physical, mental, and emotional health.
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At-Risk Training
This interactive online training helps students recognize signs of distress and provides direction to appropriate support services. (At-Risk Training for Faculty is also available.)
Counseling
Counseling helps you understand yourself and your difficulties better and ultimately helps you make healthy choices in your life. All sessions are confidential and no information is released to anyone without permission. (Group Counseling is also available.)
Mental Health Education
From depression and suicide to homesickness and eating disorders, students can learn more about problems frequently encountered during the college years and how to find healthy solutions.
AlcoholEdu for College
All incoming first-year students are required to complete this science-based, interactive, online program, which provides information on alcohol and its effects on the brain, body, and behavior.
Alcohol and Drug Evaluations and Treatment
The Student Counseling Service works in conjunction with the Office of Ethics and Student Conflict Resolution to provide these assessments to full-time students. (The recommendations are strictly confidential and not a part of the students academic records.)
HAWKS Peer Health Educators
Health Advocates for Wellness Knowledge and Skills (HAWKS) are dedicated student leaders who strive to engage students in the learning process, helping them to see the relevance and the importance of the choices they make in their lives.
Psychiatric Services
Our full-time services include the treatment of psychiatric disorders (anxiety, eating, substance abuse) as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Stress-Less Workshop
This free, one-hour, weekly workshop provides instruction and practice in utilizing evidence-based techniques, including deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, and mindfulness.
Student Health Service (SHS)
SHS provides both medical care and education to support a healthy college experience. Staff includes full-time physicians, certified nurse practitioners, and a nursing staff to provide quality outpatient care.
Educational Workshops
Student Counseling Service staff give educational presentations and conduct workshops that address a variety of topics ranging from sexual assault prevention and stress management to career indecision and parent orientation.
Safety and Support
The spirit of I Am Miami is one of responsibility--responsibility that prompts action when seeing another person in distress and intervention that can make a difference in the outcome.
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Bias Incident Reporting
If you believe you're the victim of a bias-related incident, find out how to report it and take advantage of available resources.
Campus Safety and Security
Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to the well -being of the community by participating in crime prevention efforts and developing good personal safety habits.
Ethics Point
This program provides a confidential and anonymous method for reporting illegal or unethical conduct that violates Miami's policies.
Harassment/Discrimination Reporting
The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity works to investigate and resolve issues through formal and informal resolution procedures.
Sexual Assault Prevention
Understanding sex-based offenses can help you learn about and employ strategies for preventing sexual assault.
Sexual Assault Response and Reporting
Students who have experienced sexual misconduct or assault can use this resource to find help.