CEHD Student Services received the 2015 Lillian H. Williams Award from the Office for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The award recognizes individuals and units who have shown their commitment through the education of the U of M community on issues and topics related to equity, diversity and the struggle against discrimination and harassment.

CEHD Student Services has been engaged in a comprehensive equity and diversity plan since 2009. The unit created a vision and policy statement on equity and diversity that informs their daily work and is shared with all applicants for open positions in the unit. In addition to guiding hiring and promotion practices, the Student Services equity and diversity plan guides unit and individual professional development opportunities, and staff routinely partner with and educate others on equity and diversity issues in the U of M community.

CEHD’s TRIO programs received the award in 2014. The award is named in honor of Lillian H. Williams, the founding director of the U of M’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.