2007-08 Department/School/College Diversity Plan - School of Technology
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 | Support the University Strategic Plan | Designate an individual to coordinate and address diversity activities | Dean | Ongoing | NA | TBD | |
| Actively seek diversity candiates for faculty openings | Interview all highly qualified diversity candidates in current and future seaches Recruit two additional female faculty Advertise in publications aimed at minorities and females | Dean and Program Chairs | Ongoing | $1500/candidate x 3 = $4500 | TBD | Phone interviews, personal call from Dean, and campus interviews when appropriate The recruitment of additioanl female faculty is a priority | |
| For Students | Improve SOT program mix to include programs that appeal to a more diverse population | Implement new programs Repackage existing programs Add BS Industional Technology degree Add new graduate programs in GIS and Computer Security | Dean and Program Chairs | Ongoing | TBD | TBD | |
| Improve student retention Increase first year retention to 75% by 2010 | Increase admission standards Improve advising Encourage and support student participation in minority-oriented activities | Dean, Program Chairs and facluty advisor/mentors | Ongoing | $1000 | TBD | Support conference attendance | |
| Focus on diversification in student recruitment activities | Continue to participate in MICUP partnership Continue MICUP community college visits | Dean and Program Chairs | Ongoing | $3000 | TBD | ||
| Increase access to SOT programs without compromising admission standards | Improve articulation agreements with ISDs in the UP Develop program specific articulation agreements with select community colleges Develop 2+2 Industrial Technology degree program | Dean, Program Chairs and faculty | Ongoing | $3500 | TBD | This will make SOT offereins more attractive to a more diverse population of potential students | |
| For Staff | Actively seek diversity candidates for staff openings | Interview all highly qualified diversity candidates in current and future searches | Dean and Program Chairs | Ongoing | TBS | TBD | The recruitment of additional ethnically diverse staff is a priority |