The Inclusive History Project Student Advisory Committee engages students interested in the IHP’s wide-ranging efforts to study and reckon with the University of Michigan’s history and create a truly inclusive present and future.
Committee members lead and execute projects and meet with leadership to provide feedback on the IHP’s historical research, engagement efforts, and plans for reparative actions.
The 2025-26 committee’s orientation session featured a walking tour titled “Paths of Protest,” September 6, 2025. Photo by Michigan Photography, University of Michigan.
Committee member Tawhid Khan tabling on the Dearborn campus, March 17, 2026.
The Belonging Interactive Photo Mural at the IHP Summit on the Flint campus, March 27, 2026. This interactive installation was designed by current Student Advisory Committee member Paulina Rivera.
Sydney McKinney-Williams (fourth from left), 2024-25 Student Advisory Committee member, at the IHP Summit on the Dearborn campus on April 4, 2025. Photo by Anna Baker.
Committee Overview
The 2025-26 committee’s orientation session featured a walking tour titled “Paths of Protest,” September 6, 2025. Photo by Michigan Photography, University of Michigan.
Composition
The IHP Student Advisory Committee is composed of undergraduate and graduate students from the Flint, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor campuses, representing a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. View the list of 2025-26 members.
Scope of Work
Co-create, lead, and carry out projects that engage U-M’s student community
Meet with project leadership to provide feedback on the IHP’s historical research, public programming efforts, and plans for reparative action
Represent the student experience and amplify student voice within the IHP
Build and maintain connections between the IHP and student groups across our campuses
Attend the initiative’s events and represent the IHP
Play an active role in the IHP’s annual summit by participating in the event and contributing to its planning and programming
Commitment
Committee members serve 1-year renewable terms and are paid a stipend for participation.
Members attend committee meetings twice a month during the academic year. Regular committee meetings are held virtually.
Orientation Session
The committee meets in person once at the beginning of the academic year for an orientation session, which takes place on the Flint, Dearborn, or Ann Arbor campus. The IHP arranges transportation for members traveling between campuses.
Benefits for Students
The IHP Student Advisory Committee plays an important role in this foundational, tri-campus initiative focused on the history of U-M. Through their involvement, members:
Develop experience leading engagement projects
Collaborate with students from all three campuses
Interact with and learn from senior faculty and campus leaders
Build leadership, communication, and public engagement skills through hands-on work in student-led subcommittees
