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.
Scholarships for U-M Students
Living Expenses
Research
Tuition
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
To schedule an appointment, fill out this online form, call 734-764-6360, or email [email protected].
Advocacy Initiatives
Through a variety of initiatives, groups, and organizations, we lift up and make space for diverse voices.
CEW+ Annual Advocacy Symposium
CEW+ annually brings together staff, faculty, students, and community members to create change through introspection, dialogue, and action at our advocacy symposium. The goal is to give participants practical tools to better advocate for themselves and others.Supporting the Academic Excellence of Student Caregivers
Student caregivers are some of the most focused and resourceful students on campus, as demonstrated by their ability to balance school, work, and parental responsibilities. Did you know that 26% of all college students nationwide are raising children?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.Carol Hollenshead Inspire Award for Excellence in Promoting Equity and Social Change
In honor of former director Carol Hollenshead’s twenty-year tenure at the Center for the Education of Women, CEW+ created the Carol Hollenshead Inspire Award for Excellence in Promoting Equity and Social Change.Mullin Welch Endowed Lecture
The CEW+ Mullin Welch Series was established in 1989 by Frances Daseler and Marjorie Jackson in memory of their sister Elizabeth Charlotte Mullin Welch. This fund brings to campus outstanding women who exemplify Elizabeth’s characteristics.Christobel Kotelawela Weerasinghe Lecture
The Weerasinghe Lecture is named for Christobel Kotelawela Weerasinghe, who worked throughout her life to promote international understanding and communication.Council for Nontraditional Students
COUNTS is a university-wide council comprised of faculty, staff, and students focused on supporting the success of underserved students through resource sharing, collaboration, and tracking emerging needs.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.Events & Workshops
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Virtual
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Virtual
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Virtual
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Michigan Theatre
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Michigan League Ballroom of University of Michigan and Streaming LIVE on YouTube