About Us

Mission

To strengthen the campus climate for Black faculty, staff, administrators and students.  

Goals

• To support the retention and advancement of Black faculty, staff administrators and students.
• To increase engagement among the members of the Black community.
• To proactively address issues of the Black community.
• To advocate for the educational success of Black students.
• To provide a platform for Black faculty, staff, administrators and students to communicate with the University community and Senior Leadership. 

Action: Building a "Campus of Choice"

Opportunity

1. Assisting more students in exceeding current WMU 54% graduation rate*
2. Closing the Black student graduation rate (currently nearly 24% behind White students).*
3.  Providing mentor and counseling engagement to Black students.
4. Strengthening initiatives to combat instances of institutional and/or systemic bias.

Representation

1. Raising the ratio of Black faculty, senior administrators, directors, staff.
2. Identifying and presenting qualified Black talent to the administration for hiring.
3. Building the retention of Black faculty and staff, increasing promotion and tenure.

Campus Environment

1. Creating a sense of belonging among WMU Black faculty, staff, students.
2. Strengthening personal and professional development for faculty, staff, administrators.

Community Outreach, Donor and Alumni

1. Supporting regional community intercultural awareness activities.
2. Expanding partnerships with community organizations throughout southwest Michigan.
3. Increasing engagement with black donor and alumni in the Black community throughout Michigan and beyond.

*Source: wmich.edu/ir