MCRC Education Equity in Michigan Report
This division supports the state ADA Coordinator in carrying out the duties outlined in Executive Order 2004-31.
CEED seeks to engage a broad range of stakeholders to achieve long-term and sustainable outcomes to complex problems. We collaborate with community organizations; churches; non-profit organizations; and city, county, state and federal government entities to address issues affecting the well-being of community members. Engaging in a collaborative manner is a powerful tool used to bring about environmental, social and behavioral changes that will improve the health of the community and its members.
The mission of the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing is to affirm the indisputable rights of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing residents to effective communication. The Division provides advocacy, interpreter testing, technical assistance, and interpreting services for the Governor, legislature, and state departments.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office develops educational training session and resources designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and its impact in the work we do and the people we serve.
CEED’s educational efforts provide customers with information and training about civil rights laws and enhances the awareness of civil rights issues. It provides the public with a resource for the proactive prevention of discrimination within a community.
The primary mission of the MCRC and MDCR is to investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, law enforcement and public service.
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By Melissa Kiesewetter, MDCR Tribal Liaison and Native American Specialist
"Two university systems in different states have recently reached out to MDCR for information and guidance regarding the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (MITW). Both are considering implementing a similar program in order to uphold treaty obligations and to offer reparations for stolen land. The MITW is truly an amazing program and is viewed as model to others.
A work group is currently developing an index model which will identify and assess the resources, services and support available to Native/Indigenous students at Michigan's higher education institutions. It is our hope that this model will be expanded and have transferability to other student populations of color and affinity groups. The purpose of this index will be to guide and inform students when choosing their institution, to assist counselors and advisors when advising students in their college process, and to encourage institutions to reflect and assess the effectiveness and impact of their policies and services."
Thank you to Melissa Kiesewetter for this report and managing the entire MITW program in Michigan.
