diversity of thought

December 5, 2024
University sets policy on diversity statements

U-M will no longer solicit diversity statements as part of faculty hiring, promotion and tenure. The statements have been criticized for their potential to limit freedom of expression and diversity of thought.
October 17, 2024
Regents vote to approve institutional neutrality

The Board of Regents has established a new policy of institutional neutrality, adopting a heavy presumption against institutional statements on political and social issues not directly connected to internal university functions.
October 7, 2024
Public comments sought on Regents’ Bylaw about institutional neutrality

The Board of Regents is seeking public comment on a proposed addition to the Regents’ Bylaws that addresses institutional neutrality at U-M.
September 19, 2024
Regents may consider institutional neutrality bylaw

U-M’s administration has been asked to prepare a Regents’ Bylaw that, if approved by the board, would codify a position of institutional neutrality on political or social issues not directly connected to internal university functions.
September 17, 2024
Committee report recommends institutional neutrality for university

U-M should adopt a position of institutional neutrality on political or social issues not directly connected to internal university functions, says a report by an advisory committee on diversity of thought and freedom of expression.
June 24, 2024
REMINDER: Survey on freedom of expression closes June 30

The deadline is June 30 to offer feedback on U-M’s climate for freedom of expression and diversity of thought, and whether the university should adopt a policy of institutional neutrality.
June 10, 2024
Campus briefs

Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
May 28, 2024
Committee issues call for feedback on diversity of thought and freedom of expression

An advisory committee on diversity of thought and freedom of expression has issued a call for feedback to faculty, students and staff on all three campuses and the medical center.
March 4, 2024
Committee to advise on diversity of thought, free expression

U-M has formed an advisory committee to recommend how the institution should put into practice a new statement of principles on diversity of thought and freedom of expression.
January 16, 2024
University adopts statement on diversity of thought, freedom of speech

U-M has adopted principles on diversity of thought and free speech, “guided by the letter and spirit of the First Amendment” and “consistent with our commitment to nurturing a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.”