Goal 1
Implement a DEIS strategic planning process at Michigan Tech
Planning Domain
This goal will impact all Michigan Tech DEIS strategic planning domains.
| Projected Outcome | Timeline | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| ≥5 Michigan Tech DEIS strategic plans will be published on unit website1 | Late spring 2023 | Complete |
| Meet with all units to review implementation of finalized plans | Late fall 2023 | Complete |
| Action Item | Timeline | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion conduct listening tour to assess top DEIS needs and priorities | Mid-spring 2021 | Complete |
| In consultation with Michigan Tech community, develop University-wide framework for DEIS strategic planning | Early fall 2021 | Complete |
| Develop a DEIS Strategic Planning Toolkit to assist units with planning | Early fall 2021 | Complete |
| Promote the process in leadership venues (e.g., President’s Council, Board of Trustees, and among specific MTU units) and provide continuous updates on progress2 | Late spring 2023 | Complete |
| Consult with units on plan development as requested | Late spring 2023 | Complete |
| Consult with units that have completed their plans on implementation | Late spring 2024 | Complete |
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2 Office of Diversity and Inclusion has made numerous presentations and updates on our DEIS strategic planning process (more than 20) to various leadership bodies over the past 1.5 years. |
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Goal 2
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Communications Plan
Planning Domain
Communication and Branding
| Projected Outcome | Timeline | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop a comprehensive unit-wide Office of Diversity and Inclusion communications plan addressing internal and external needs. Plan will include the following: | July 2024 | In progress |
| a. An annual Office of Diversity and Inclusion calendar of events and communication items | June 2024 | In progress |
| b. Guidance documents for internal and external communications | June 2024 | In progress |
| c. Metrics for evaluating performance | June 2024 | In progress |
| Action Item | Timeline | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Conduct unit communications needs analysis to evaluate current strategies and gaps | April 2024 | In progress |
| 2. Conduct an audience analysis for all ODI stakeholders and communication channels | April 2024 | In progress |
| 3. Evaluate current and potential partnerships | May 2024 | In progress |
| a. Outline key areas for partner engagement | May 2024 | In progress |
| b. Develop partner outreach strategy | June 2024 | In progress |
| 4. Based on needs, audience, and partner analyses, create robust and responsive yearly communications plan | July 2024 | In progress |
Note: Some components of this goal will be coordinated with the Process Excellence goal.
Goal 3
Process Excellence
Planning Domain
This goal will impact all Office of Diversity and Inclusion DEIS goals.
| Projected Outcome | Timeline | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop an Office of Diversity and Inclusion process excellence plan with the following components: | August 2024 | In progress |
| a. Document Efficiency | August 2024 | In progress |
| b. Succession Planning | July 2024 | In progress |
| 2. McNair Scholars Program | July 2024 | In progress |
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a. Event planning |
July 2024 | In progress |
| b. Scheduling Efficiency | March 2024 | Complete |
| Action Item | Timeline | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Create documentation for Office of Diversity and Inclusion | December 2024 | In progress |
| a. Create documentation for regular processes/projects | December 2024 | In progress |
| b. Communication guides/templates | December 2024 | In progress |
| c. Consult internal reference points and Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion Operations on implementation | December 2024 | In progress |
| d. Consult with Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion; receive approval on final documentation | December 2024 | In progress |
| 2. Develop succession planning framework | July 2024 | In progress |
| a. Create/monitor job descriptions for all positions | July 2024 | In progress |
| b. Create documentation for regular processes/projects/tasks/protocols | June 2024 | In progress |
| c. Conduct a needs analysis to determine what an optimal project management plan should look like for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion | April 2024 | In progress |
| 3. Develop documentation for McNair Scholars Program | April 2024 | In progress |
| a. Create documentation for regular processes/projects | May 2024 | In progress |
| b. Consult with Associate Director and/or McNair subject matter expert on McNair event planning | April 2024 | In progress |
| c. Consult with Associate Director and/or McNair subject matter expert on McNair scheduling | April 2024 | In progress |
| d. Consult with Director on final review of documentation for McNair and student meetings | April 2024 | In progress |
| 4. Consult with Lean Facilitator on optional components of a project management plan | May 2024 | In progress |
| 5. Conduct pre-semester retreat to touch base on progress | July 2024 | In progress |
| 6. Conduct mid-year check-in/retreat to touch base on progress | July 2024 | In progress |
Note: Some components of this goal will be coordinated with the Communication goal.