Diversity
"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color."
- Maya Angelou
(Author and America Poet Laureate)
We value... celebrating our differences in appreciation of diversity.
Diversity reflects valuing and acceptance of differences; a diverse organization reflects sensitivity to maintaining an open, supportive and responsive environment and purposeful inclusion of all members. Examples of diversity in action include:
- Conducting targeted competency development programs to prepare staff for interaction with diverse student populations
- Establishment of a scholarship program for students from underrepresented groups
- Presenting campus-wide celebrations and educational programs on ethnicity, gender, and commemoration of national and international leaders
- Concerted efforts to attract and retain staff from underrepresented groups
e-Value8 your alignment...
As An Individual
- What have I done recently that demonstrates this value is important to me?
- What have I done inadvertently to demonstrate this value is not important to me?
- What do I need to do to more fully demonstrate this value?
- In what ways am I inclusive and welcoming to anyone who I encounter? What more can be done to make sure these interactions will be effective?
As a Department
- How is our department implementing the division's diversity strategic plan?
- In what ways are our programs, services, and facilities inclusive and welcoming to anyone who enters? What more can be done to make sure everyone encountering our department will feel valued?
- What programs and services does our department provide that increase understanding and acceptance of diversity as a social and educational advantage? How else might the value of diversity be promoted in our functions?
- What can we do to achieve more diversity through staffing? How is our department valuing differences in hiring processes?
- What role does diversity play in performance planning within our department? How might performance planning be used more effectively in this regard?
