Diversity Strategic Framework

Annie Holmes

Executive Director

University Diversity and Inclusivity

• Overview of Strategic Framework Process and alignment to Vision 2022

• Identifying the principles of Diversity, Inclusive Excellence and Campus Climate

• Goals and Imperatives • Timeline and Milestones• Current Status of Diversity at Cal Poly• Development of Action Plan

Diversity Strategic Framework Overview

Overview of Framework Process

Vision 2022:

We will have an enriching, inclusive environment where every student, faculty and staff member is valued

Create a rich culture of diversity and inclusivity that supports and celebrates the similarities and differences of every individual on campus

Overview of Framework Process

• Data Collection and Analysis Campus Climate survey Cal Poly Factbook Admissions trends Exit Interviews (Office of Equal Opportunity) Office of Institutional Research

• Bi-weekly workshop-style Inclusive Excellence Council meetings May 20-August 27

Current policies and guidelines Possible institutional considerations (Achievables &

Roadblocks) Research questions and Definitions

Principles of Diversity, Inclusive Excellence, and Campus Climate

Diversity• Recognize, Understand and Value differences of individuals and

group/social differences

Inclusive Excellence• “Making Excellence Inclusive is AAC&U’s guiding principle for

access, student success, and high-quality learning. It is designed to help colleges and universities integrate diversity, equity, and educational quality efforts into their missions and institutional operations.” (Association of American Colleges and Universities)

Campus Climate • “current attitudes, behaviors and standards of faculty, staff,

administrators and students concerning the level of respect for individual needs, abilities and potential” (Rankin, 2004)

Goals & Imperatives

Goal 1: Diversify the campus communityImperative 1. Recruiting a Diverse student body

Imperative 2: Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

Goal 2: Support and Retain a diverse campus communityImperative 3: Retaining a Diverse student body

Imperative 4: Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Imperative 5: Cultural Investment

Goal 3: Enhance Campus ClimateImperative 6: Create a welcoming campus climate

Imperative 7: Collaboration to Leverage Diversity Goals

Goal 4: Exemplify Inclusive Excellence in Learn By Doing, Scholarship, Teaching and LearningImperative 8: Improved Diversity in the Curriculum

Timeline and Milestones

2014-2015• Data

Collection• Data Analysis• Develop DSF

2015-2016• Identify

Action Items• Develop

outcomes

2018-2019• Assess

Action Items• Identify

midpoint progress

• Update Action Items

2021-2022• Report

Outcomes• Revise and

Update DSF

Current Status of DiversityGoal 1: Access to Success

• Admissions processes (i.e. Partner schools, Hometown Heroes)• Tenure-track Recruitment Guidelines • Enhanced faculty and staff recruitment resources

Goal 2: Retention and Success• OUDI initiatives (BEACoN mentors, Faculty Consortium, MMI)• Academic support (Student Academic Services, First Gen

Seminar)• Faculty Staff Associations

Goal 3: Campus Climate• Student Ombuds services• OUDI (IE month, “In Conversation” series)• CASS initiative

Goal 4: Improve Diversity in the curriculum • USCP curriculum review• Intergroup Dialogues• Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology

Diversity Strategic PlanningUniversity Goals

Action Items Projected Outcomes Planned Completion Date

Notes

Goal 1 Develop relationships with diverse professional associations

Increase in diverse candidates

Spring 2019

Goal 2 Co-sponsor events with diverse programs, offices and organizations

Retaining a diverse and committed staff

Goal 3 Update office space to be more accessible

Cultural investment in creating a welcoming space

Goal 4 Provide professional development to support curricular delivery

Increase in faculty and staff involvement in the curriculum.