Resources
Around the University
- Investing in Abilities
- Program on Intergroup Relations, Conflict, and Community
- Program for Multicultural Health
- University of Michigan Human Resources
- UMHS Employee Training Program: Module 6 Diversity Appreciation
Black History Month
Disability
- Disability Etiquette (MS Word)
- State of Michigan Disability Resources
- What's in a Name? A booklet produced by Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns (PDF)
Holiday/Religious Tools and Resources
- Guidelines for holiday decorating (PDF)
- Al-Hijra: Islamic New Year (MS Word)
- Buddha's Birthday: International (MS Word)
- Christian Religious Holiday Celebrations (PDF)
- Kwanzaa-A Reflective Celebration (PDF)
- Earth Day: International (MS Word)
- Eid ul-Adha Feast of Sacrifice (MS Word)
- Jewish Holidays
- Lent (MS Word)
- Martyrs Day: Armenian (MS Word)
- Nourooz: Persian New Year
- Qing Ming Day Festival (MS Word)
- Ramadan (PDF)
Other Helpful Resources
- Answers to frequently asked questions about employment law, discrimination, harassment, etc.
- DiversityWeb - An interactive resource hub about diversity for higher education
Supervisor's Toolkit
(All files are PDF format)
- Accommodating Cultural and Religious Beliefs at Work
- Being Inclusive of Sexual Orientation
- Building a Cohesive, Diverse Team
- Common Problems for Candidates Who Speak English as a Second Language
- Coming to Understand the Culture of Others
- Diversity Conversation Starters
- Handling Discriminatory Behavior
- How I Perceive Others who are Different from Me
- How to Select Candidates
- Issues with and Tips for Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers
- Incorporating Inclusiveness into Managerial Practices
- Perceptions of Power and Status
- Preparing for an Employee with a Disability
- Referring to Different Groups of People
- Retaining Diverse Employees
- Personality Tendencies
- Suggested Reads
- Video Library
- Ways to Promote an Inclusive Environment
- What is Diversity? It's More than Race or Gender
- Work Ethics of Different Generations
- Writing Interview Notes
- Your Hot Buttons
