Importance of Religious and Spiritual Identity on Campus

Recognizing the absence of religious and spiritual identity in the University of Michigan's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan, a campus minister turned student life staff member embarked on a mission to advocate for the recognition and inclusion of religious, spiritual, secular identities, and interfaith engagement on campus. This initiative, ongoing for the past several years, aims to raise awareness about the significance of these identities. By utilizing the Inspires Index, benchmarking has provided valuable insights to measure growth, generate resources and support the efforts in promoting religious and spiritual inclusivity within the university community.