2009-10 Department/School/College Diversity Plan - Mathematical Sciences
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.
| Specific Objective | Activity Description | Person(s) responsible for this objective | Timeline | Internal Dollars to be allocated | External Dollars to be sought | Other Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Faculty | Interview a diverse pool of applicants for open tenure-track and visiting lines. | Broad advertising; recruitment at Joint Meetings of AMS/MAA; openness to dual-career couples. | Chair and faculty recruitment committee | annual | $8,500 | none | Department has created regular positions for visiting assistant professors. These will allow us to hire annually and give more opportunities to increase the diversity in the department. |
| For Students | Increase number of female students. | Continue to improve Actuarial Science concentration (popular with female students); Hire energetic faculty member in Mathematics Education who can attract and nurture students in Secondary Education concentration (popular with female students). | Chair, newly formed undergraduate committee | ongoing | $2,500 | $2,500 | |
| For Staff | Retain current staff, which is excellent | Provide supportive environment; give opportunities for professional growth | Chair | ongoing |