Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the College of Health and Human Services, we seek to be a community of learners that embraces, respects and advocates for human diversity, inclusion and social justice in its education, research and service programs.

We invite all students, faculty and staff to actively work together to become a more diverse, inclusive and just community.

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Good News

Photo of participants in the restorative community of practice
Dr. Betty Dennis (front row, third from right) with colleagues from WMU and other institutions in Michigan and Indiana.

Dr. Betty Dennis, Director, CHHS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, was a part of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education's Restorative Communities of Practice event hosted by institutions around the country including WMU. This convening of senior level chief diversity officers (CDOs), academic diversity officers (ADOs) and others who lead such efforts at institutions will advance dialogue regarding the current and future state of inclusive excellence while fostering a community of practice among leaders. The national president and CEO, Paulette Grandberry-Russell, JD was in attendance at WMU, who hosted institutions in Michigan and Indiana.

DEI Dropbox

Report DEI-related concerns that you have seen or experienced in the college or anywhere on campus. Ask DEI-related questions. Make DEI-related suggestions.

Statement on Race and Antiracism

WMU CHHS has released a Statement on Race and Antiracism. We announce a proactive stance on race and antiracism and propose measurable actions to work against racism in support of all of our students. 

Read the entire statement

Committee members

  • Dr. Carrie Barrett
  • Wan Chen
  • Dr. Elyse Conners
  • Joshua Enos
  • Jillian Fraze
  • Dr. Azalia Gonzalez
  • Dr. Angela Groves
  • Dr. Janet Hahn
  • Dawn Smith
  • Tanya Timmerman
  • Dr. Pamela Wadsworth
  • Dr. Anna Yelick