Michigan Technological University

Institutional Diversity

Diversity Plan—College of Engineering

Please describe the most significant activities you will implement, expand, or continue. These short and long term objectives and activities should result in increased diversity and/or the development of a more inclusive unit and campus climate. Your plan should support Michigan Tech in accomplishing its short and long term diversity goals.

Past plans as PDFs: 2006
 Specific Objective/th>Activity DescriptionPerson(s) responsible for this objectiveTimelineInternal Dollars to be allocatedExternal Dollars to be soughtOther Comments
For FacultyImprove the diversity of the faculty candidate pool.Work with faculty and chairs across the COE to adapt the CEE model for faculty searches.Faculty Success and Diversity Coordinator and the Dean.Ongoing   
Improve faculty success in terms of tenure and promotion.Continue/Expand the mentoring program and lunches for new faculty.  $12,000  
For StudentsIncrease the number of underrepresented graduate students.Conduct recruiting visits at targeted locales. Support GEMVarious faculty in the COEOngoing$4,000  
Increase the number of CC transfers to Michigan Tech.Continue to support MICUP program and further develop partnerships with CCs.Associate Dean $4,000$2M from NSF STEP program 
Increase Enterprise participation and branding.Work with university administration to further institutionalize and expand Enterprise, targeting high schools and CCsAssociate Dean and Enterprise Board $2,000Currently ~$600K from Various Sources 
Develop effective marketing materials for COE programs.Plans are underway for development of a video to highlight the COE to a diverse group of studentsCOE Outreach Coordinator7/1/2006TBD$2M from NSF CCLI program 
Provide MS & HS students with engineering experiencesContinue to offer and support Engineering Olympics, FIRST Lego League, etc.Engineering Fundamentals Dept $5,000  
Provide underrepresented undergraduate students with opportunities for professional developmentContinue to support travel for NSBE, SHPE, etc.Associate Dean $4,000  
For StaffNo initiatives are currently planned      
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