About
Culture, Equity & Community
Resources for Students
CEC RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Academic Clubs & Organizations
- United Asian American Medical Student Association/Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Medical (APAMSA)
We are the United Asian American Medical Student Association (UAAMSA) at the University of Michigan, a chapter of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA). Our organization was established to support the healthcare and community needs of patients, students, and medical professionals in the greater southeast Michigan area. Not only are we committed to improving healthcare services and education, but also to building connections and bringing our community closer together. Past events have included attending the National APAMSA Conferences, organizing mentorship dinners with faculty members, hosting physician panels, and running annual health fairs for the benefit of those in our community.
- Black Business Student Association (BBSA)
The Black Business Students Association is a student organization at the Ross School of Business that serves to foster a supportive community and provide professional, social, and academic resources to graduate business students of color.
- Black Business Undergraduate Society (BBUS)
The Black Business Undergraduate Society is committed to the professional development of its members. While we first emphasize achievement in the classroom, we secondly emphasize development of effective skills to thrive in professional settings. BBUS provides opportunities for professional learning and growth in various areas such as résumé development, interview preparation, networking, and personal branding.
- Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
The Chinese Students & Scholars Association is a non-political non-profit association of, by, and for Chinese students, scholars and anyone who is in support of the interest of the Chinese community at the University of Michigan. The missions of CSSA includes community service, culture exchange and campus diversity enrichment.
- Latin American Native American Medical Association (LANAMA)
LANAMA was founded in 1985 to provide a more welcoming and supportive environment for our Native American and Latino/a medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS). We recognize the pressing need to address the alarming health disparities of the Latino and Native American communities, and are therefore committed to increasing awareness and promoting service in these communities among all students at the University of Michigan Medical School. In addition, we aim to increase the enrollment, graduation, and future leadership of Latino/a, Native American, and allied medical students through an academic, social, and professional network, as well as a nurturing atmosphere of la familia.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on a mission of five basic tenets that have remained unchanged since the sorority’s inception more than a century ago. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is the first black greek letter sorority founded in 1908 at Howard University in Washington D.C. Our motto is to be a service to ALL mankind.
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 4, 1906, as the first Black inter-collegiate Greek-Lettered fraternity on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by our Seven Jewels. Built on the aims of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.
- Delta Tau Lambda Sorority
The mission of Delta Tau Lambda Sorority is to build and strengthen Latinas' position in society through community service, commitment, and professionalism. Together, we will unite to develop and empower Latinas, women of color, and women in general through personal evolution and teamwork. We will continue to build a strong foundation of resources through networking and community connections. We will work in collaboration with diverse women to create opportunities for growth and change. We were founded April 2, 1994, at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
- Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority
Kappa Phi Lambda is an Asian-Interest Sorority (NOT Asian-exclusive) that strives to strengthen sisterhood amongst women by providing service and promoting cultural diversity to our members and our community. We pride ourselves in the wide variety of women, coming from all sorts of cultural backgrounds and interests, that have come together to work toward the goal of promoting cultural diversity to the community around us while giving back at the same time with many community service events. While each woman is unique, we all have the network and bond of sisterhood within our organization on campus and of those throughout the country that keeps us together which can help us achieve the goals we set out for ourselves.
- Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity
Lambda Phi Epsilon is the first and only internationally recognized Asian-interest fraternity. Our fraternity's motto is "To Be Leaders Among Men" and we are dedicated to creating such individuals by promoting brotherhood, academics and professional achievement, social interaction, and community service. Although Lambda Phi Epsilon is an Asian-interest fraternity, it is composed of a diverse group of individuals.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Fraternal social organization that aims to uplift the community by bringing awareness to social issues, as well as being active in the community through service and mentorship.
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity's most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity's objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity" and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Ind. by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.
- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority
Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. We are Latina-based, but of every race. Recognizing our responsibility to the progression of a positive global community, we stress the importance of morals, ethics, and education in our daily lives so that we serve the needs of our neighbors through a mutual respect and understanding of our varying cultures.
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is one of nine predominantly African American fraternities and sororities that fosters the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national projects, for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change.
Religious Clubs & Organizations
- Asian InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (AIVCF)
Asian InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a home for individuals who seek to learn more about Jesus and be a part of the Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) community at the University of Michigan. We invite and welcome everyone regardless of background to our student-led small group Bible studies, large group gatherings on campus, leadership training, and thoughtful discipleship and life changing conferences and events. AIV is affiliated with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational parachurch campus ministry with over 1,000 chapters across the country that is a part of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). IFES is a global movement dedicated to seeing students built into communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ, with more than half a million students in over 160 countries.
General Campus Resources
- Center for Campus Involvement
Learn about the various organizations and activities on campus that you can get involved with.
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
CAPS is committed to creating an environment based on our values of multicultural, multi-disciplinary and multi-theoretical practices that allow our diverse student body to access care, receive high quality services and take positive pathways to mental health. We also strive to find creative ways of reaching out to students and the U-M community to nurture and develop a proactive, renewed sense of engagement throughout the campus.
- Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office promotes student development and enhances students’ Michigan experience through programs, services, partnerships/connections, and policy development that promotes an inclusive campus climate and facilitates the successful navigation of campus life.
- International Center
The International Center provides services and programs for the diverse community at the University of Michigan by accomplishing its core work to SERVE the international population, FACILITATE intercultural and international education, and FOSTER a global campus community.
- Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)
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.
- Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)
OAMI works collaboratively with campus and external partners to develop strategic programs that provide you with resources, opportunities and experiences that enrich your academic, social, cultural, and personal development at the University of Michigan.
- Office of Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid helps U-M students with any financial questions they may have.
- Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR)
The Office of Student Conflict Resolution promotes a safe and scholarly community in which students navigate conflict in a peaceful, socially just, and self-reflexive manner. OSCR offers a spectrum of conflict resolution pathways that are educationally focused, student-driven, community owned, and restorative in nature, which are adaptable to meet the needs of individuals experiencing conflict.
- Office of the Student Ombuds
The Office of the Student Ombuds is a place where student questions, complaints and concerns about the functioning of the University can be discussed confidentially in a safe environment. The office offers informal dispute resolution services, provides resources and referrals, and helps students consider options available to them. The office operates independently as a supplement to existing administrative and formal dispute resolution processes and has no formal decision–making authority. The office is not an advocate for either side in a dispute. Instead, the office is an impartial advocate for fair and consistent treatment. The office reports administratively to the Vice President for Student Life.
- Rackham Graduate School
Rackham supports graduate students on multiple levels in career, personal, or academic endeavors.
- Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Our mission is to provide accommodations and access to students with disabilities. The University of Michigan officially recognized the Office of Disabled Student Services in February of 1974 five months after the passage of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. In 1989, the office changed its name to Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Throughout its history, SSD has played a prominent role in advocating for students with disability issues at the state, national and international levels. We were one of the first to establish an adaptive technology computing lab and together with the Provost’s office a fund to support mandated accommodations. This fund is one of the first of its kind and has become a model used nationwide.
- Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center (SAPAC)
- Spectrum Center
The Spectrum Center at University of Michigan is a collaborative space in which all members of the university and local community are welcome. Through collaboration and partnership efforts, the center prepares students to thrive in a diverse society and globally. The center humbly works toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty at the university through education, advocacy, and community building.
- Veteran & Military Services
Provides assistance for veteran and military students.
KIN ALL-IN! Mini-Grants for Students
The School of Kinesiology Office of Culture, Equity, and Community invites students and student organizations to apply for funding to support projects, research, educational initiatives, travel, and other efforts that advance our CEC strategic objectives. Priority will be given to requests that directly impact the school, university, city, county, or state.
Please submit a 1-2 page proposal of your project addressing the following:
- Project's Description: Describe the purpose and rationale for the project.
- Project's Alignment with CEC Objectives: Explain how the project aligns with our CEC strategic objectives.
- Project's Impact: Explain the potential impact and scope of the project relative to its contribution to achieving our CEC strategic objectives.
- Project's Distinctiveness and Innovation: Describe the unique aspects of the project.
- Project's Budget and Financials: Explain how the requested funds will support the project.
If you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Asian American Association (AAA) is a nonprofit student organization aimed at promoting racial diversity, community, and tolerance at the University of Michigan through collaborative social, service, and cultural events.
The Filipino American Student Association thrives on Filipino and Filipino American culture as the driving force behind its continuing efforts to educate others about the Filipino heritage.
GenAPA is dedicated to hosting the largest Asian American culture show in the University of Michigan. We strive for community awareness, community service, and promoting Asian American culture. On an annual basis, GenAPA will host our show at the end of the Winter semester, showcasing the talents and culture of Asian Americans in the community, while advocating social justice and educating the community.
The Native American Student Association fosters community among Native students on campus and those interested in American Indian political issues, cultural practices, and language. NASA holds multiple events each semester, we invite you to join us!
PERMIAS is short for Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat, or the Indonesian Students' Association in America. We are a supporting community for fellow Indonesian students and families in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area, as well as an agent to promote Indonesian culture. PERMIAS consists of eight executive board members that function, facilitate, and oversee events that help Indonesian students adjust to American culture like the Thanksgiving Dinner, Factory Outlet Trip, and Graduation Night, celebrate traditional Indonesian festivals like Batik Day, Indonesian Independence Day, and Chinese New Year, and display our unique culture to the U-M community through our annual Indonesian Cultural Night. PERMIAS is also part of the Southeast Asian Network, which aims to foster good relationships with other Southeast Asian student organizations and promote our collective culture.
Years ago, a group of African American women decided to come together and establish a student organization that would function as a safe haven for them to discuss issues pertinent to their lives as Black women on campus. In addition to forums, the women decided to give back to their community by participating with various volunteer sites and hosting social events to bring the entire African American community together. Thus, in 1997 Sister 2 Sister was born and ever since then women of Sister 2 Sister have strived to make a positive impact on campus. Now, the women of Sister 2 Sister have taken pride in broadening their audience, and servicing not only the African American community on campus, but all communities on campus!
The mission of SIBS is to increase the retention and success of black students by providing mentorship and unique opportunities for learning and engagement within the broader University of Michigan community; this shall include personal, academic, and professional development opportunities that create a fulfilling first-year experience. SIBS is a widely respected year-long student run program that sustainably engages Black first-year students. We work to provide a successful social and academic experience through mentorship and programming.
The Thai Student Association (TSA) at the University of Michigan is one of the oldest student organizations founded by Thai students in the United States. Established for over fifty years, TSA is a Thai student-based organization that includes Thai and non-Thai members who are interested in Thailand and its culture, politics, people, and other aspects. We have around 100 members including undergraduate and graduate students, visiting scholars and research fellows, building a very diverse group. Other than our various activities at the University of Michigan that have been the social involvement hosted by TSA at U-M, our main event of “Thai Night” has been a focal attraction with a joint effort between Thai students at the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) for many years. We also receive overwhelming support from the Thai community in Michigan, the Michigan Student Assembly, and other local organizations. In the past, our Thai cultural performances and exhibitions have been highly recognized in the community over the years. In addition, TSA has been working closely with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the University of Michigan, along with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to enhance the understanding of Thai and Southeast Asian cultures among the community. We also work in collaboration with other student groups such as Vietnamese, Singaporean, and Indonesian student associations to promote our culture.