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Funding

At CEW+, we work to break down barriers and increase access through funding. We offer opportunities for scholarships, emergency grants, sponsorships, and more for a range of situations and life circumstances.

CEW+ Scholarships
FOR:
Childcare
Living Expenses
Research
Travel
Tuition

Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund
FOR:
Events

Career & Education Counseling

Our professionally trained and experienced counselors work within a developmental framework to help individuals consider their options, make informed choices, and both define and resolve problems, while focusing on issues of achieving their career goals and balance between, school, work, and family.

Typical counseling services for staff may include discussions around:

  • Setting career goals
  • Determining next steps for a position or career change
  • Resume/cover letter/application review
  • Work/life balance issues
  • Exploring professional development opportunities
  • Assistance navigating the University experience
  • Negotiation strategies

Stop in at CEW+ or call 734-764-6360 to schedule an appointment.

Advocacy Initiatives

Through a variety of initiatives, task forces, groups, and organizations, we lift up and make space for diverse voices.

Women of Color Task Force

 Founded in 1979, WCTF provides professional development, networking, and training opportunities for U-M employees, with a focus on addressing the needs of women of color staff.

Twink Frey Visiting Social Activist Program

 This program was created to bring social activists who work on gender equity issues to CEW+. Each visit is intended to give the selected activist time for reflection, research, and/or planning related to their area of activism.

CEW+ Research

 CEW+’s publications include research reports policy and advocacy papers, and resources for department chairs. The work of CEW+ researchers is supplemented by the research publications of our Visiting Scholars. All publications listed are downloadable.