Providing an inclusive environment is a commitment we have as members of the University, LSA, and Technology Services community. Our DEI working group helps us to better ourselves and our work environment by organizing training and providing programs and activities focused on DEI best practices. The team has put together learning sessions in partnership with several of U-M’s resources, for example, Women in History, Disability Culture, and Pronouns 101.

This group plans and implements activities to enable and encourage team members to get to know others, both personally and professionally, and have fun at the same time, while learning about what other team members do. Past events included renting a pavilion at Gallup Park and kayaking, playing games at Pinball Pete’s, bowling at Revel and Roll, playing trivia, and even showcasing each other’s baking and cooking talents.

We think that the best recognition one receives is that from your peers. Our Staff Recognition program is run by staff for staff. The program recognizes the individual and collective contributions of LSA Technology Services’ staff that exemplify or demonstrate growth in our organizational values and demonstrate the impact and results on our strategic initiatives. Ceremonies are held several times during the year and all team members are encouraged to nominate their colleagues and attend to learn about the amazing things being accomplished throughout our organization.

This group produces and sends positive, proactive service news and announcements to our LSA community to help educate and encourage the use of our services, while also highlighting team members to connect our team and people to the college. The team coordinates interviews with team members to write engaging pieces that truly showcase our organization. Participating on the Newsletter team is a great way to learn more about our organization, hone your editing skills, enhance your writing skills, learn how to build pages on our website, and use email marketing tools.

This team encourages and enables all of us to improve our wellbeing and strive for healthy lifestyles so we can be at our best at work and at home through education of healthy behaviors and support resources that are available at the university. They also promote wellbeing, illness and injury prevention, and disease management. The group organizes walks throughout the summer, brings in relaxing learning sessions such as Zentangle, and has held a book club to read Keep Sharp by Sanjay Gupta.