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The implementation of diversity, inclusion, and representation initiatives for underrepresented minority students and multicultural student organizations at universities across the country has been a major issue today. Historically, the University of Michigan’s diversity and inclusion initiatives were inefficient to many minority students who faced mass discrimination in classrooms and campus. In 1970, a class boycott organized by the Black Action Movement (BAM), began a legacy of student activism at the University of Michigan. As a collective effort of several Black student organizations, the primary goal of BAM was to challenge the university’s lack of diversity and civil rights initiatives. The result of these efforts led the university to address many of the concerns around admissions, space, and support for Black students. Shortly after the Trotter House was created in 1971, the Ofﬁce of Special Services & Programs began as a central area for communities of color at UM. This new unit had staff advocates that served a variety of ethnic constituencies. In 1977, the name changed to Minority Student Services to meet the needs of minority students and to promote the cultural diversity represented across the University. By 1995, the office changed its name to Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, and included the Trotter Multicultural Center. In 2014, MESA and Trotter became individual units working collaboratively to support students. https://mesa.umich.edu/

This movement led to the introduction of the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) that was created in 1988 as the result of the Black Action Movement (BAM) and United Coalition Against Racism (UCAR) student protests. http://oami.umich.edu/ With the introduction of several of these organizations that promote and embrace diversity and inclusion initiatives, the University of Michigan has made an attempt to appreciate the importance and richness of multiculturalism, and understand the need for collaboration and relationship building with underrepresented students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies. The University of Michigan then introduced the 42-page Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. This plan was initiated by the university in 2015, and aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the institution and community. Strategy one creates an inclusive and equitable campus climate. Strategy two involves recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse community. Strategy three supports innovative and inclusive scholarship and teaching.

( https://diversity.umich.edu/strategic-plan/campuswide-unit-plans/ )