Our Results

Michigan State University is committed to be a national leader in increasing diversity, promoting inclusion, ensuring equity and eliminating disparities.

 

Kevin Guskiewicz"As we move forward with our strategic initiatives, it is imperative that we align all efforts with MSU’s diversity, equity and inclusion values, ensuring that we prioritize a student-focused, forward-looking and boldly strategic pursuit of a more inclusive university community."

PRESIDENT KEVIN M. GUSKIEWICZ, PH.D.

 

The information below will be updated annually to track MSU’s progress on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion strategic priorities. The DEI Strategic Theme Subcommittee supports the implementation and success of key institutional priorities. Specific details are available in the DEI scorecard report developed by the Office for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.

The DEI Scorecard is best viewed on a computer screen.

 

Overview

Organizational change chart: 2023-24

Objective Progress

PEOPLE

Recruit, retain and foster a diverse community
  • Graduation rate holds at 82% for third year
  • First cohort of 1855 Professors is hired
  • Spartan Tuition Advantage set to aid 6,000 Michiganders
  • Student orientation includes diversity-focused programming
  • Workforce and team culture-building programs are in development
  • Access to high-impact professional development experiences increase
  • National pipeline networks expand at HBCUs and Tribal colleges

PROCESS

Create an inclusive and equitable campus climate
  • Fully tailored DEI educational module is revamped
  • Inclusive hiring practices and resources are created
  • Name, Gender, Sexual Identity and Pronoun Data Policy enters implementation phase
  • Anti-Discrimination Policy undergoes stakeholder review
  • Accessibility efforts become centralized
  • Migrant farmworker campaign increases recognition
  • Religious observance policy expands

PRODUCTS

Support innovating and inclusive scholarship, teaching research and services
  • Over $300K+ distributed in inclusive excellence grants
  • Data dashboards measure MSU standings
  • MSU pilots new tool to increase supplier diversity
  • Health Sciences embarks on curricular transformation
  • Study finds research funding disparities on campus
  • Program increases diversity of faculty expertise in media
  • $45.2M diverse supplier spending​

 

Implementation timeline

Summer

2021

Fall

2021

Spring

2022

Summer

2022

Fall

2022

Spring

2023+

Spring

2026
Phase 1: Review and Identify DEI Steering Committee Report and Plan launch Review recommendations
Phase 2: Prioritize Convene action teams Prioritize action items
Phase 3: Measure and Report Request for status*

DEI Report/ Scorecard/ Dashboard*

Climate survey
Phase 4: Identify Needs Review resources

*Reoccurs annually

DEI Strategic Planning Implementation Steering Committee

Jabbar R. Bennett

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR

Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

ACTION TEAMS

  • Academic Affairs (Office of the Provost)
  • Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs
  • Health Sciences 
  • Human Resources
  • Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
  • MSU Department of Police and Public Safety
  • MSU Extension
  • Office for Civil Rights and Title IX
  • Research and Innovation
  • Student Life and Engagement
  • University Advancement
  • University Communications

 

DEI Scorecard

The DEI Scorecard assesses the progress of the four MSU DEI Report and Plan strategic goals. Additionally, the four strategic goals are cross listed with the five MSU 2030 DEI pillar strategic objectives. Visit the alignment chart, for information on how the goals and pillars are structured. 

The DEI Scorecard tracks 270 action items being advanced by 12 executive sponsored teams*. The scorecard is interactive. Click or hover over various elements to explore. Expand the viewer to fill the screen or zoom in as needed.

*Human Resources and Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs action teams are combined in the scorecard. 

Previous scorecard: 2022-23

Learn more 

Our stories

Read MSU's diversity and belonging stories

DEI Scorecard Report

View full 2023-24 DEI Scorecard Report

DEI Annual Report

Read the annual 2023-24 DEI Report

DEI Data Dashboards

Access MSU's DEI data dashboards

Strategic initiatives

Read about fall strategic initiative updates

Awards and programs

Learn about campus-wide recognitions

For questions or comments, email inclusion@msu.edu.