Undoubtedly, the academic rigor you receive at JMC will be unmatched; however, we equally value and strive to create a space and climate in which you feel free to learn, engage, question and thrive. The quality of your JMC experience matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring that you feel supported, valued and heard.”
BRIAN JOHNSONJMC Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DEI Updates and Information
As a college, we acknowledge our responsibility to do our best to support all students, staff, faculty and alumni.
College Statements
Message from the Dean (March 18, 2021)
Our Commitments and Actions (July 8, 2020)
Statement of MRULE (2019)
Statement about Orlando
Statement of the Dean (April 12, 2016)
Documents
W.E.B. Dubois Society JMC Diversity Office Suggestions
June 2, 2020 Letter to JMC from the W.E.B. Dubois Society
June 2, 2020 Letter to JMC from Alumni
Michigan State university Diversity and Inclusion Requested Data and Information provided by the Office of the VP
09/26/2016 - Final Report of the Racial Climate Committee
6 year breakdown (2009-2015) of JMC incoming class by race and ethnicity
Total JMC breakdown by race and ethnicity, as well as major and gender
Dean's Fall 2016 Welcome Letter
A series of correspondence between students, faculty, and administration regarding racial climate concerns within JMC.
Pursuing diverse interests: Ateeyah Abdul-Wasi
Ateeyah Abdul-Wasi (they/them) is a third-year student majoring in social relations and policy in James Madison College with minors in LGBTQ+ Studies, Arabic and Muslim Studies.
VIEW SPOTLIGHTAlumnus Spotlight: Bevertone Anyonga
Bevertone Anyonga (CCP & IR '20) shares his experience at MSU as an international student from Kenya. Today, he works for MSU's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research.
VIEW SPOTLIGHTMurray Scholar in Residence to pay homage to Audre Lorde
This year’s Murray Scholar is Megan Threats (PTCD & CCP ’11), an assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Information. Threats plans to honor the legacy of librarians who engaged in activism with a focus on intersectionality.
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