Getting Involved
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CAPS
CAPS is challenging all of us to be an active part of the University of Michigans community of caring and do something. According to the College Student Mental Health Survey, did you know that:- 23% of UM students think about suicide to some degree
- 83% of UM students experience mild to severe difficulty staying motivated for classes
- 67% of UM students sometimes feel isolated and alone
- 66% of UM students experience mild to severe difficulties
Given these numbers, chances are you know someone who needs help. You are part of a community of caring. You can help other students who are showing signs of distress by gaining the skills needed to help effectively. do something is an umbrella campaign focused on increasing college student mental health awareness. Learning about how UM students are affected is one way of doing something, but doing something can also include seeking QPR training, taking action, listening, sharing, referring, helping andvisiting mitalk.org and www.umich.edu/~caps to find out more about mental health. Even if you dont know exactly what to do, you can still be helpful and do something.
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Expect Respect
Campus climate is more than the weather. Campus climate is the social atmosphere. It is made up of University policies, student attitudes, housing options, and much more. The Expect Respect campaign is actively working to decrease bias on campus while increasing opportunities for collaboration and mutual understanding. To get involved visit our website, www.urespect.umich.edu or email expectrepsect@umich.edu. -
Ginsberg Center
The Ginsberg Center is home to several community service and learning programs. Undergraduate and graduate students participate in Center programs in Michigan communities and nationwide. They serve meals in soup kitchens, tutor children in schools, rehabilitate abandoned houses, and revitalize urban neighborhoods. They also explore the connections between the service they perform and opportunities to create change through social and political action. As they serve, they learn from the experience and gain skills they will use throughout their lifetime. For more information, please visit our website at www.ginsberg.umich.edu. -
Growing Allies
Growing Allies encourages and motivates University of Michigan constituents to reflect and push their related learning edges on the concept of social justice allyhood through workshops, programming, marketing campaigns, technological networking resources, and more. Growing Allies reaches the broader University of Michigan community, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. The program focuses on both engaging those who are already involved in social justice and ally development, as well as those who have never thought about their role in social justice. It is the goal of Growing Allies to provide resources, support and an infrastructure for developing and maintaining an ally community on this campus. -
Intercultural Leadership Seminar(ILS)
Intercultural Leadership Seminar is an annual 6-day “Spring Break” retreat with the purpose to develop knowledge, skills, and awareness associated with intercultural competence. Daily themes include intersections of leadership and identity, cultural conflict and courageous conversations, and core competences for caring communities. More information: http://www.lso.umich.edu/lprograms/ils.html -
The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR)
The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) is a social justice education program. As a joint venture of the College of Literature, Science, and Arts and the Division of Student Affairs, IGR works proactively to promote understanding of intergroup relations inside and outside of the classroom. Multidisciplinary courses offered by IGR are distinguished by their experiential focus, teaching philosophy, and incorporation of dialogical models of communication. On this site you will find information on academic and co-curricular initiatives, program history and philosophy, and resources related to social justice education and allyhood. -
Leadership Connection
LC- Leadership Connection provides students organization leaders a venue to improve their skills, understand leadership theory, manage group dynamics, as well as, expand their organizational effectiveness and best practices. More information: http://www.lso.umich.edu/lprograms/lc-info.html -
LGBTQ Ally Program
In March 2005, the University of Michigan joined more than 140 other colleges and universities by implementing the LGBTQ Ally Program through the Spectrum Center. The purpose of having the LGBTQ Ally Program is to promote a campus community in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.LGBTQ Ally Program participants attend two, four-hour sessions designed to strengthen their ability to serve as allies to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, staff, and faculty at the University of Michigan. After completion of both sessions, participants receive the LGBTQ Ally Program logo and Ally t-shirt as a way to let others know that they support the right of lgbtq people at the University of Michigan to fair and equal treatment. The logo and t-shirt also let others know that they can turn to these individuals for support or information about LGBTQ people and issues.
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Men's Activism Program(MAP)
SAPAC's Men's Activism Program (MAP) engages and educates men about sexual and intimate partner violence and what their role is in prevention. MAP volunteers sponsor events, educate their peers, and work with SAPAC's other volunteer programs to develop outreach and advocacy campaigns. -
PULSE
PULSE is a student run organization sponsored by University Health Service. Members:
Promote health---Are aware of campus resources---Assist students---Offer programs on health topics---Participate in campus events like "Festifall"
PULSE members live in many residence halls and Greek Houses, To locate a PULSE member, check with a leader in your community. PULSE offices are located in the Michigan Union, Room 4131, and at University Health Service -
SERVE
SERVE is a student run program of the Ginsberg Center that provides opportunities to address serious social issues through community service and social action. We offer weekly, monthly and alternative break programs, as well as issue education. Our programs include Alternative Spring Break (ASB), Alternative Weekends (AW), North American Summer Service Team (NASST), Volunteers Involved Every Week (VIEW), Pangea World Service Team (PWST) and the Issues team.Phone: 734-936-2437
Email: serveinfo@umich.edu
Website: www.ginsberg.umich.edu/serve/
