The Civil Rights team provides many resources to foster and support a campus environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment. We are here to inform individuals of the various processes, supports, and options that exist when they encounter conduct by an employee that runs counter to the University’s values, specifically any potentially discriminatory or harassing conduct outlined in the following list. We also help the University meet its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action obligations under federal and state law and offer training and education to the campus community.
Please contact ECRT for assistance if you or someone you know has been subjected to discrimination or harassing conduct on the basis of:
- race
- color
- national origin
- age
- marital status
- disability
- religion
- height
- weight
- veteran’s status
Caste-based discrimination and/or harassment violates the University’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunity in educational, occupational, and professional advancement, and is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, under U-M SPG 201.35 (Non-Discrimination), and under SPG 201.89-1 (Discrimination and Harassment). Instances of caste-based discrimination may be reported using the Discrimination and Harassment Reporting Form.
We can identify the appropriate processes and resources to address your concerns. Together, we can create and maintain a respectful and inclusive environment that provides the support and opportunity for each member of our community to thrive.
Standard Practice Guide (SPG)
Resources
Our filterable resources list can connect you to a variety of support ranging from but not limited to advocacy, conflict resolution, counseling, disability and accessibility, and legal assistance. Confidential and off-campus resources are also included and available for immediate use.
Contact
Tanesia serves as the director for civil rights for ECRT, where she provides oversight and guidance to investigators and equity specialists in responding to allegations of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation. Tanesia works closely with campus partners and key stakeholders to address campus climate concerns, often providing consultation, education and resources that help to promote welcoming, supportive and inclusive classroom and workplace environments. Tanesia is also responsible for the implementation of the university’s affirmative action programming and supporting the university’s commitment to DEI(A), while complying with state and federal AA/EEO requirements.
Prior to joining the University of Michigan, Tanesia worked in a similar capacity in the Equal Opportunity and Diversity offices at Wayne State University and Eastern Michigan University, respectively. She previously held several regulatory compliance positions in the banking industry and earned her certification as a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM). Tanesia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State University and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University. In her free time, Tanesia enjoys spending time with family, traveling and attending sporting events.
For scheduling please contact Molly Hunter, [email protected].
Tanya serves as the assistant director for civil rights investigations. In this role, she supports the university’s efforts to comply with civil rights laws and regulations and to ensure equal opportunities and a respectful, inclusive community for all. She works with the director and ECRT investigators to address concerns of discrimination and discriminatory harassment on campus and at Michigan Medicine. She is from Toronto, Ontario and earned a BA in Sociology and a JD from the University of Notre Dame. She enjoys spending time with family, reading and traveling.