2009-10 Student Affairs Unit Diversity Plan - International Programs and Services
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 Students | Increase the number of study abroad participants from historically underrepresented groups (e.g. minority, socioeconomically disadvantaged, physically disabled) | Work with Multicultural Affairs to target students | Thy Yang and Greta Gustafson | Ongoing | None | None | We will also work with faculty to identify students who may need extra attention |
| Increase the number of international student attendance at Michigan Tech events (Homecoming, Winter Carnival, etc) and participation in student leadership roles | Work with Student Life Staff to develop communications and recruitment plan for international students | Thy Yang and Greta Gustafson | Ongoing | None | None | ||
| For Staff | Provide in-house training with intercultural communications skills and assist with professional development opportunities | Identify areas which require additional training; work with staff on cross-training; and seek local expertise (Humanities professors, peace-corp volunteers, etc) | Thy Yang and Marilyn Vogler | Ongoing | None | None | This initiative will enable us to partner with academic units on campus and help us develop collaborative rapport |
| For Campus Community or Faculty | Provide in-house training with intercultural communications skills and assist with professional development opportunities | Identify areas which require additional training; work with staff on cross-training; and seek local expertise (Humanities professors, peace-corp volunteers, etc) | Thy Yang and Marilyn Vogler | Ongoing | None | None |