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Campus Address

Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058

Important Phone Numbers

Toll-free
1.800.CALL.LTU


Campus Hotline
248.204.2222


Campus Operator / Directory Assistance
248.204.4000

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In partnership with LTU community and the city of Southfield, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to foster and cultivate a culture of belonging and engagement through programming, research, resources, and courageous dialogue. LTU’s mission, vision and values embraces the global perspective, theory and practice, and character and integrity, strong tenets supporting our community to be solution-focused on issues of social justice, equity, and access.

Dr. Caryn Reed-HendonDr. Caryn Reed-Hendon

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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248.204.3144
creedhend@ltu.edu

Eula MuckleroyEula Muckleroy

Programs Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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  248.204.4106
emucklero@ltu.edu

For you

LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Here are resources that were shared with the attendees from our fall training.    LGBTQIA2S+ Resources .
If you have additional questions please email us at  odei@ltu.edu .

LTU Students: Fill out the LGBTQIA2S+ Climate Survey!
Do you identify as non binary or non-heterosexual? If you have answered yes, we invite you to participate in a study hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). You'll be asked to share your experiences about our campus so that we can better understand and make decisions that can help our current and future LGBTQIA2S+ students on campus.  There are no costs to participate in this study and if you complete the survey, you will receive $10 Blue Devil Dollars as a thank you for your time.   The survey will be open until February 9th.

Coming Events on Campus and in the Community

MINDFULNESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
Wednesdays | 3:30 - 5:30 PM | M217
Using musical creativity to strengthen your mental health and wellness. Presented by Dr. Hydeen Beverly, University Clinical Counselor.. This program begins on January 31.

THE TRUE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM
Tuesday, February 20 | Atrium | 10 AM - 2 PM
In Celebration of Black History Month, we have invited the True Black History Museum to campus to display the many artifacts in their collection.
Find a list of more Black History Month Events here https://www.ltu.edu/dei/spring

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE WEBINAR
Tuesday, February 27 | Zoom Link Sent After Online Registration | 3 - 4 PM
A faculty development session on creating an emotionally intelligent classroom is an ongoing process that requires consistency and commitment. Fostering an environment that promotes self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision-making, the hour-long workshop will focus on the basics of emotional intelligence and how it can be used to academically support your students. This webinar discussion and concept development will be reflective, engaging, and meangingful. Registration closes February 23, 2024.
Registration Link : https://forms.gle/oAsCiMqc2cjLxWfk6

RAMADAN
LTU supports our community celebrating Ramadan with snack baskets and resources. For more information visit ltu.edu/dei/ramadan .

ANTIRACISM AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING WORKSHOP SERIES
Wednesdays, March 6, 20, 27, and April 3 | Buell Building, M208 | 3 - 4 PM
A 4-week faculty development session on creating antiracist, safe classroom environments. Based on the book by Andretesha Fritzgerald of the same name, the hour-long "driver's guide" workshop will focus on the implementation of antiracism and universal design for learning. The discussions and concept development/implementation will be reflective, engaging, and meaningful. Registration closes February 23, 2024. 
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/6cWDsmHo4Vw3imKi6

IN THE COMMUNITY

BOOK TALK: IBRAM X. KENDI 
Thursday, February 1 | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History | 5PM - 7 PM 
The Charles H. Wright Museum The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History kicks off its Black History Month Program with the #1 New York Times bestselling author and scholar Ibram X. Kendi. Kendi will discuss his adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston's Barracoon for young readers.
https://www.thewright.org/about-wright

International Students

International Students

View information for international students such as visa information, local resources and work information.

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Student Engagement

Student Life

There are many organizations for you to join to connect with your peers.

All organizations

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LGBT Resources

LGBTQ+ Resources

View resources for students, faculty, and staff regarding the LGBTQ+ community on campus, locally, and nationally. 

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Out! at LTU

Inter-faith Lounge

Inter-faith Lounge

The lounge is open to all students during regular business hours for quiet reflection, personal meditation and/or prayer.

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Pan-Hellenic Councils

Pan-Hellenic Councils

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is  composed of historically African American  fraternities and sororities.

Delta Sigma Theta

Phi Beta Sigma

Consumer Information

Diversity Statistics 

48 different countries are represented by our international students.

43% of students are in a racial minority group.

Past presentations

Past presentations

Most of our events and workshops will be recorded and saved for future viewing.

See past presentations

Resources

Resources

Browse and extensive list of books, articles, movies, websites, and more

Browse DEI Resources

Online Training and Assessments (coming soon)

DEI Advisory Council

DEI Advisory Council

This task force continue developing a diverse and inclusive campus. 

Taskforce Recommendations

People


If you have been a victim of...

  • Sexual assault/harassment
  • Domestic/dating violence
  • Verbal/Written Threat
  • Stalking
  • Discrimination
  • Bias-Related

...We are here to help.

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LTU RECOGNITIONS OF EXCELLENCE

forbes top 10% of u.s. universities
princeton review nation's green colleges
tpp 10 percent, 2022 wall street journal/times higher education rankings
u.s. news and world report best in the midwest 2022
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