Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives Office (DISI)
Helping Others Rise: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Plan for Ferris
State University 2023-2027
GOAL 1: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students and
employees feel a sense of belonging.
GOAL 2: Enroll, retain, and graduate a diverse student body.
GOAL 3: Hire, retain, and promote a diverse faculty and staff.
GOAL 4: Provide the infrastructure to support diversity, inclusion, equity, and
belonging.
READ PLAN
Announcements and News
2023/2024 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
2022/2023 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
Strategic Planning
Ferris State University’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan:
Relevant and Responsive
is in place, and leaders ask people across campus as well as alumni and stakeholders
to share how the plan is guiding them in their work.
2021/2022 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
Campus Climate Team
The Campus Climate Team collaborates with individuals and groups to create a more
welcoming environment for every member of the communities that call Ferris home.
Ferris Equity Initiative
The University is partnering with EAB to create the Ferris Equity Initiative (FEI),
an initiative which brings together students, administrators, advisors, faculty, and
other staff in a collaborative network to holistically support students across the
college journey.
2016-2021 Diversity and Inclusion Plan
The University wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan represents more than a year of work
by dozens of people. The Plan is a living document--new initiatives can and will be
added in the years to come.
Ferris Cares
Ferris Cares provides emergency assistance to current students facing food or housing
insecurity which would otherwise jeopardize their ability to stay in school.
You are welcome here (video)
A message from students and faculty at Ferris State University: "You Are Welcome Here"
Video produced by Ferris international students Dona Biyong and Bas Keizer.
More Announcements and News...
Dr. Pilgrim's
Comments to the Board of Trustees
about the Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - February 2025
Food for Thought:
How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Teams
Food for Thought:
Understanding organizational barriers to a more inclusive workplace
Read the 2020 National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climate Report on Ferris State
Department of Public Safety and Office of Student Community Standards Data Committee
Report 2021
Townhall Discussion Department of Public Safety and Office of Student Community Standards
Report
Ferris State University's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Get your copy of Haste to Rise today!!!
"Haste to Rise: A Remarkable Experience of Black Education during Jim Crow"
written by Dr. Pilgrim and Franklin Hughes
2016-2021 University wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan Matrix
Diversity Plan Gap Analyses
Diversity Office Strategic Plan 2016-2020
Ferris: There's Food Here! Facebook page
Area Food Resources Brochure
Calendar of Observances
For more events see the
University Calendar
Diversity and Inclusion related offices
Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) is committed to promoting student
access and success. We facilitate access to students with disabilities by determining
reasonable accommodations and working with campus partners to create an inclusive
environment.
DARC homepage
The GEAR UP/College Day Program's mission is to provide an opportunity for underrepresented
students to discover first hand the potential of a college education and to expose
students to the information, knowledge and skills they need to complete high school
and prepare themselves adequately for college entry and success.
GEAR UP homepage
In efforts to achieve our Vision of HLCC, we are committed to providing interactive,
leadership building experiences that include opportunities to foster growth both academically
and professionally for all students. By acting as a home away from home, our Center
fosters a growth mindset and exposure to immersive experiences by both listening and
learning from our students, their needs and developing thoughtful, educational and
engaging programming. We invite all of the Ferris State University and surrounding
community to join in the celebration of learning!
Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center homepage
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center serves to foster a supportive environment that is open,
safe, and inclusive for students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and
gender expressions. The Center’s objective is to celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ people,
identities, and communities; to support the development of LGBTQ+-sensitive and -accountable
personal and professional skills among the Ferris community; and to to support and
advocate for, and with, members of the LGBTQ+ community for an equitable, inclusive
culture at Ferris State University that celebrates and values LGBTQ+ people.
LGBTQ+ Resource Center homepage
In support of the University’s mission, the Office of International Education collaborates
with others to strengthen the University’s global engagement by working to make Ferris
a welcoming and inclusive community. You will find there is a home for you at Ferris
State University.
Office of International Education homepage
The Office of Multicultural Student Services promotes the intellectual understanding
and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and social justice by creating opportunities
for learning and leadership development for our campus community.
Office of Multicultural Student Services homepage
The Veteran Resource Center at Ferris State University is run by Veterans for Veterans.
The VRC is a centralized resource department, easily accessible and widely available
to all veterans - active duty, reserve guard, separated, retired and their dependents.
https://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/veterans/VeteranResourceCenter.htm
Contact
the Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives Office
with comments
Contact
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OFFICE
1201 S. State Street
Timme Center, CSS 312
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3946
[email protected]
©
Skip to Top Navigation
Skip to Content
Skip to Footer
Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives Office (DISI)
Helping Others Rise: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Plan for Ferris
State University 2023-2027
GOAL 1: Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students and
employees feel a sense of belonging.
GOAL 2: Enroll, retain, and graduate a diverse student body.
GOAL 3: Hire, retain, and promote a diverse faculty and staff.
GOAL 4: Provide the infrastructure to support diversity, inclusion, equity, and
belonging.
READ PLAN
Announcements and News
2023/2024 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
2022/2023 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
Strategic Planning
Ferris State University’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan:
Relevant and Responsive
is in place, and leaders ask people across campus as well as alumni and stakeholders
to share how the plan is guiding them in their work.
2021/2022 DIVERSITY REPORT
Progress and Achievements on Goals
Continued Challenges
Recommendations
College and Division reports
Demographic data
Campus Climate Team
The Campus Climate Team collaborates with individuals and groups to create a more
welcoming environment for every member of the communities that call Ferris home.
Ferris Equity Initiative
The University is partnering with EAB to create the Ferris Equity Initiative (FEI),
an initiative which brings together students, administrators, advisors, faculty, and
other staff in a collaborative network to holistically support students across the
college journey.
2016-2021 Diversity and Inclusion Plan
The University wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan represents more than a year of work
by dozens of people. The Plan is a living document--new initiatives can and will be
added in the years to come.
Ferris Cares
Ferris Cares provides emergency assistance to current students facing food or housing
insecurity which would otherwise jeopardize their ability to stay in school.
You are welcome here (video)
A message from students and faculty at Ferris State University: "You Are Welcome Here"
Video produced by Ferris international students Dona Biyong and Bas Keizer.
More Announcements and News...
Dr. Pilgrim's
Comments to the Board of Trustees
about the Future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - February 2025
Food for Thought:
How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Teams
Food for Thought:
Understanding organizational barriers to a more inclusive workplace
Read the 2020 National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climate Report on Ferris State
Department of Public Safety and Office of Student Community Standards Data Committee
Report 2021
Townhall Discussion Department of Public Safety and Office of Student Community Standards
Report
Ferris State University's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Get your copy of Haste to Rise today!!!
"Haste to Rise: A Remarkable Experience of Black Education during Jim Crow"
written by Dr. Pilgrim and Franklin Hughes
2016-2021 University wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan Matrix
Diversity Plan Gap Analyses
Diversity Office Strategic Plan 2016-2020
Ferris: There's Food Here! Facebook page
Area Food Resources Brochure
Calendar of Observances
For more events see the
University Calendar
Diversity and Inclusion related offices
Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) is committed to promoting student
access and success. We facilitate access to students with disabilities by determining
reasonable accommodations and working with campus partners to create an inclusive
environment.
DARC homepage
The GEAR UP/College Day Program's mission is to provide an opportunity for underrepresented
students to discover first hand the potential of a college education and to expose
students to the information, knowledge and skills they need to complete high school
and prepare themselves adequately for college entry and success.
GEAR UP homepage
In efforts to achieve our Vision of HLCC, we are committed to providing interactive,
leadership building experiences that include opportunities to foster growth both academically
and professionally for all students. By acting as a home away from home, our Center
fosters a growth mindset and exposure to immersive experiences by both listening and
learning from our students, their needs and developing thoughtful, educational and
engaging programming. We invite all of the Ferris State University and surrounding
community to join in the celebration of learning!
Hispanic/Latino Cultural Center homepage
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center serves to foster a supportive environment that is open,
safe, and inclusive for students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and
gender expressions. The Center’s objective is to celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ people,
identities, and communities; to support the development of LGBTQ+-sensitive and -accountable
personal and professional skills among the Ferris community; and to to support and
advocate for, and with, members of the LGBTQ+ community for an equitable, inclusive
culture at Ferris State University that celebrates and values LGBTQ+ people.
LGBTQ+ Resource Center homepage
In support of the University’s mission, the Office of International Education collaborates
with others to strengthen the University’s global engagement by working to make Ferris
a welcoming and inclusive community. You will find there is a home for you at Ferris
State University.
Office of International Education homepage
The Office of Multicultural Student Services promotes the intellectual understanding
and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and social justice by creating opportunities
for learning and leadership development for our campus community.
Office of Multicultural Student Services homepage
The Veteran Resource Center at Ferris State University is run by Veterans for Veterans.
The VRC is a centralized resource department, easily accessible and widely available
to all veterans - active duty, reserve guard, separated, retired and their dependents.
https://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/veterans/VeteranResourceCenter.htm
Contact
the Diversity, Inclusion, and Strategic Initiatives Office
with comments
Contact
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OFFICE
1201 S. State Street
Timme Center, CSS 312
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-3946
[email protected]
©