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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Dear Colleagues:
I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the members of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission who have allowed me to continue to serve you as Interim Executive Director. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with all of you on some of the most important issues facing the state and country. It is a great honor.
If I am permanently appointed to the position of Executive Director, one of my first actions will be to schedule one-on-one meetings with every member of the MDCR team. I want to hear from everyone - on what is working and what is not, your ideas for ways we can expand our effectiveness and reach, and what leadership can do to help improve the morale of the MDCR team. If I am fortunate enough to continue in this role, I will look forward to learning from each of you.
Of more immediate concern is a sizable backlog of complaints that we must work together to address. Clearing that backlog is one of my top priorities over the next several months. I will bring in additional resources to help us move complaints to conclusion while making sure we continue to protect the integrity of our investigations and the rights of all parties.
As you know, some State of Michigan employees will return to their offices beginning this week. Which staff will return and under what conditions and hybrid schedules will vary from department to department. At this time, we will continue to operate remotely where feasible and efficient. The current plan is working well for the department, and an overwhelming majority of staff want to continue working remote. Staff may continue to come into the office on an as needed basis or with a set schedule if you have approval from your manager. All employees will be required to fill out the Remote Work Agreement once the OSE makes it available online. Deputy Director Mary Engelman will update everyone as soon as the form is finalized and accessible.
In my short time here, I have been impressed with the atmosphere of mutual respect and the collaborative mindset of the MDCR team. I encourage all of us to continue to prioritize courtesy, tolerance, equity and professionalism in our every interaction with our colleagues, our partners and the public we serve.
John E. Johnson, Jr.
