Please Complete the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campus Climate Survey (sent 2/15/23)

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

You should have received an email from Joshua Patterson at SoundRocket with a link to the 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Campus Climate Survey. The survey will be open until February 28.

Let your voice be heard by taking 15-20 minutes or less to share your experiences as a member of our UMD community.

It is important that we hear from as many of our staff, students, and faculty as possible as we strive to create a campus climate that is welcoming, safe, inclusive, and equitable. Thank you to those who have already completed the survey. 

The University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to summarizing, sharing, and acting on the survey results so that our campus can recruit, retain, and support a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty.

If you can’t find the email or can’t get the link to work, please contact SoundRocket support at support@srsrv.com and SoundRocket will respond promptly. 

Sincerely,

Dave McMillan Interim Chancellor

Safety and Resources at UMD (sent on 2/14/23)

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

The events of last evening at Michigan State University are horrifying. UMD shares in the sadness and sorrow of the Michigan State University community. We honor the victims of this senseless tragedy, and we extend our hope for the healing of those affected.

Students, please consider talking with a staff or faculty member you trust. Sometimes talking about your feelings with someone who cares can help. A trusted faculty or staff member can also help you connect to others that may be of assistance. “Let’s Talk” offers students a brief, informal, drop-in consultation on Zoom with a counselor. There are several Let’s Talk sessions scheduled for this week and the rest of the semester. You’ll find the details on this website. You may also contact Counseling Services.

Faculty and staff seeking support can find resources through our Employee Assistance Program. 

The University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department receives regular training in active threat and violent event response and is available 24 hours a day, year-round. We rely on the dedicated officers of the UMDPD and our partners, but it is important to prepare yourself for an active threat event, just as you take steps every day to keep yourself safe. Familiarize yourself with the recommended steps to respond to an active threat. We know that the best preparation is an informed community that is ready to respond.

Your safety and the safety of our campus community is our priority. 

Sincerely,

Dave McMillan Interim Chancellor