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Graduate Student Community

The Rackham Graduate School takes great pride in the diversity of its community and values the participation of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; students who are underrepresented by gender in their field; students with disabilities; students from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds; and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. The excellence and diversity of our community is recognized in the National Science Foundation’s most recent Survey of Earned Doctorates, which identifies Michigan as the only university in the nation in the top ten for the most doctorates awarded for every specified minority group. For Asian Americans, we ranked 6th. For African-Americans, we ranked 3rd. For Hispanics, we ranked 7th. And for American Indians, we were tied for 10th. We also ranked 7th for students from multi-race backgrounds. Rackham students are engaged across the University in support and advocacy for students from traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.

If and when things do go wrong, there are resources for addressing them. See What You Should Do in Instances of Discrimination and Harassment: A Guide for Rackham Graduate Students for advice and information about policies and resources to address discrimination and harassment at the University.

International graduate students enrich the diverse and cosmopolitan character of the University. See information and resources for international students. For information, contact Rackham’s office of Graduate Student Affairs, (734) 647-7548.

Groups Supporting a Diverse Community at the University of Michigan

• Disabilities
• LGBT
• Minority and Multicultural
• Women

Disabilities

Justice for Students with Disabilities

Justice for Students with Disabilities provides a community for graduate students with disabilities to receive support, advice and assistance regarding ADA accommodations and interactions with faculty, staff, and University offices.

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LGBT

Faculty Pride Pages

The Graduate School, working with LambdaGrads, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Faculty Alliance, and the Spectrum Center, has developed a directory of LGBT faculty willing to serve as resources for LGBT graduate and professional students. A U-M Kerberos Login is required.

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Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies in Medicine (BGLAM)

Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies in Medicine (BGLAM), serves to unite gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered individuals and straight allies in the Medical School.

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Dental Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance

Dental Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance aims to educate dental students, staff, faculty and dental professionals about lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender issues.

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Ford School Queers and Allies (FSQA)

Ford School Queers and Allies (FSQA) provides a welcoming environment for the Queer community at the Ford School and advocates for awareness and action around Queer issues in the policy world.

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LambdaGrads

LambdaGrads provides social, education, activist, and support activities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally graduate and professional students.

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Lavender Information and Library Association (LILA)

Lavender Information and Library Association (LILA) supports and provides programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally professional information students.

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Rainbow Network

Rainbow Network advocates for communication, education, activism and mutual support regarding LGBT interests, concerns and responsible social work practice in the School of Social Work.

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Minority and Multicultural

Rackham Sponsored

Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society

Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is a network of scholars recognized for scholarship, leadership, character, and who are dedicated to service and advocacy for students who have been underrepresented in the academy.

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University of Michigan AGEP

University of Michigan AGEP brings together outstanding underrepresented minority graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics from U-M, Michigan State and Wayne State for workshops, seminars, conferences and networking.

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SCOR (Students of Color of Rackham)

SCOR (Students of Color of Rackham) is a network for Rackham graduate and professional students dedicated to the well-being of students of color that welcomes students of other cultures, ethnicities, and international origins.

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Other University Organizations

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) seeks to increase the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and technology disciplines, and offers financial, academic and cultural support to students.

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Asian/Asian American Psychology Student Association (APSA)

Asian/Asian American Psychology Student Association (APSA) helps recruit and support Asian/Asian American graduate students.

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Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) serves as an academic, social and political resource for students in the Law School.

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Asian Social Workers in Alliance Now! (ASIAN!)

Asian Social Workers in Alliance Now! (ASIAN!) promotes awareness of social justice issues faced by Asian and Asian Americans and provides support to Asian and Asian American students in the School of Social Work.

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Association for Asian Public Health Action

Association for Asian Public Health Action builds professional networks for graduate students in the School of Public Health and increases the visibility and awareness of Asian-American health issues.

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Association of Black Social Work Students (ABSWS)

Association of Black Social Work Students (ABSWS) supports the professional development of African American students.

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Association of Multicultural Scientists

Association of Multicultural Scientists supports underrepresented graduate students in the biomedical sciences.

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Black Business Students Association of the Ross Business School

Black Business Students Association of the Ross Business School supports the recruitment of Black business students and builds the professional and academic development of its membership.

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Black Medical Association

Black Medical Association helps recruit and support underrepresented minorities in the Medical School.

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Black Student Psychological Association

Black Student Psychological Association supports the recruitment and success of graduate students of color.

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Hispanic and Latino Business Students Association (HLBSA)

Hispanic and Latino Business Students Association (HLBSA) is open to MBA students interested in Latin cultures and communities and provides support and networks for its members.

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Latin and Native American Medical Association (LANAMA)

Latin and Native American Medical Association (LANAMA) seeks to increase the enrollment and success of Latino/a and Native medical students through outreach and service efforts.

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Latino Engineering Graduate Organization (LEGO)

Latino Engineering Graduate Organization (LEGO) provides support and community and works to improve the enrollment and retention of Latino students in engineering and science.

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Latino Law Students Association

Latino Law Students Association supports the enrollment and success of students in the Law School.

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Latino/a Student Psychological Association

Latino/a Student Psychological Association strives to increase the recruitment and retention of Latino students in Psychology.

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Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI)

Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI) seeks to increase diversity in environmental organizations and to enhance the leadership and career opportunities available to students.

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Multi-Ethnic Information Exchange (MIX)

Multi-Ethnic Information Exchange (MIX) supports the recruitment and success of historically underrepresented students in the School of Information.

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Native American Student Association (NASA)

Native American Student Association (NASA) provides social, political, and academic support for students of American Indian descent.

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Political Scientists of Color (PSOC)

Political Scientists of Color (PSOC) is a network for students interested in creating and maintaining a supportive academic and professional environment in Political Science regardless of race or ethnic background.

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Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD)

Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD) builds community and support primarily among African American students in the School of Public Health.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) promotes the development of Hispanics and other underrepresented minorities in engineering, science and other technical professions.

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Society of Minority Engineers & Scientists Graduate Students (SMES-G)

Society of Minority Engineers & Scientists Graduate Students (SMES-G) works to increase the recruitment and retention of minority engineering graduate students.

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Sociologists of Color (SOC)

Sociologists of Color (SOC) is a community of Sociology graduate students from underrepresented groups.

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Students of Color in Public Policy (SCPP)

Students of Color in Public Policy (SCPP) supports students of color in the Ford School of Public Policy.

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United Asian American Medical Student Association/Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association

United Asian American Medical Student Association/Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association supports the professional, cultural and personal growth of Asian American medical students.

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University of Michigan Asian Dental Students Association (UMAD)

University of Michigan Asian Dental Students Association (UMAD) supports the needs of dental students of Asian descent.

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Women

Center for Education of Women

Center for Education of Women offers services to students and advocates for women in higher education. The Center's focus includes women’s education, employment, careers, leadership growth and development, and well being.

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Girls in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (GEECS)

Girls in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (GEECS) encourages the professional, academic, and social development of women in technology-related fields of study.

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Graduate Society of Women Engineers

Graduate Society of Women Engineers helps female students find support, guidance and a social network to succeed in graduate school.

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MUSES (Movement of Underrepresented Sisters in Engineering and Science)

MUSES (Movement of Underrepresented Sisters in Engineering and Science) is a community for women of color in science and engineering.

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Women in Science and Engineering Program (WISE)

Women in Science and Engineering Program (WISE) seeks to increase the number of girls and women pursuing degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while fostering their future success.

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