Do you want to advocate for diversity and inclusive excellence in the search process? Become an ally for search advocacy and create a culturally rich, more diverse University setting by getting trained to be a search advocate on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28 on the McNichols Campus.
Over two days following the end of the 2025 winter semester you will:
- Learn strategies to mitigate implicit bias.
- Be the person on the search committee who ensures all voices are heard and encourages communication between the committee, candidates and other stakeholders.
- Learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process at Detroit Mercy.
The full schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, May 27, at 9 a.m. to noon AND 1-4 p.m. (Modules 1 & 2)
- Wednesday, May 28, at 9 a.m. to noon AND 1-4 p.m. (Modules 3 & 4)
Please note, to complete the training, attendance is required at all four modules. There are also two pre-assignments for the workshop.
The search advocate trainers for Detroit Mercy are Jahzara Mayes, Mara Livezey and Yvonne King.
Please register by Thursday, May 22. For questions or more information, please contact Jahzara Mayes by email at mayesjm@udmercy.edu.