Instead, in 1989 the university instituted several measures to enhance the name, including introducing special educational programs developed in conjunction with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council, headquartered on the local Isabella Indian Reservation; orientation programs were set up to familiarize CMU students and staff with traditional Native American culture; the school's Native American logos were eliminated along with tom-tom drumbeats by the pep bands and other activities that would reflect racial stereotypes.
To enhance its image, the university introduced several new measures in 1989, including special educational programs created in collaboration with the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council; orientation programs were set up to educate CMU students and staff about Native American traditions; the school phased out its Native American logos and eliminated activities that relied on racial stereotypes.