The Madison Academic Diversity Initiative (MADI) provides James Madison College students with academic resources, community-building opportunities and mentorship from Madison faculty. Through monthly cohort meetings, one-on-one faculty mentoring, peer support and service, MADI helps students build meaningful connections within JMC.
Participants will attend monthly meetings during the fall and spring semesters, be paired with a JMC faculty mentor, hear from Madison faculty about their research and take part in a community service project. The program also offers opportunities to connect with fellow Madison students and JMC alumni.
MADI is designed to support students through sustained engagement with faculty, peers and the broader Madison community.
Participants will:
MADI is open to all James Madison College students. Students from every JMC major and year are encouraged to participate.
The program begins in September and runs through April. Participants meet once a month during the fall and spring semesters. Meetings are typically held on Friday afternoons.
Applications to join the 2026-27 MADI program have now closed. Information about next year's cohort will be shared with all JMC students by email at the beginning of the fall semester.
Contact Dr. Brian Johnson (john3582@msu.edu) with questions about the Madison Academic Diversity Initiative.