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PRIMARY LEAD(S) AND TIMELINE
GOAL 1: B uild and foster a positive work environment for staff in Dietrich College. STRATEGY A: GATHER DATA TO CONTEXTUALIZE AND MAP THE ENVIRONMENT Dietrich College Committee for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Data-Driven Diversity Lab, Institutional Research, Human Resources, External Organization (preferred) and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In summer 2020, we would like to hire an outside organization, post-doc or graduate student, whose focus is on issues of diversity and inclusion in the workplace to develop a survey to gain clarity on this topic in the college. After reviewing the survey, we would ask the Office of Institutional Research & Analysis to conduct focus groups with staff members in Dietrich College to address some trends that we garnered from the report. The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Best Place to Work” survey offers one opportunity to explore 12 categories: collaborative governance, compensation and benefits, confidence in senior leadership, diversity, facilities, workspace and security, job satisfaction, professional/career development programs, respect and appreciation, supervisor or department chair relationship, teaching environment, tenure clarity and process and work/life balance (The Chronicle of Higher Education, Annual Survey 2018 Bests Places to Work, July 20, 2018.) • Summer 2020: Research and hire organization or individual who will prepare the summer survey. • Fall 2020: Develop the framework for the survey • Spring 2021: Implement the survey and analyze survey results • Summer 2021: Develop new recommendations and formalize practice based on findings STRATEGY B: INCREASE THE VISIBILITY AND RECOGNITION OF STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDING EFFORTS MADE BY STAFF TO FOSTER A POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Dietrich College Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Department Heads; Marketing for Dietrich College. Fall 2020: Launch new awards and update the website. STRATEGY C: INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND COMPETENCE BUILDING Development Office, Human Resources, Business Managers, All individuals in supervisory roles for staff, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Dietrich College, AIM, and Staff Council. Timeline: Fall Academic Year 2020: Startup funds established (funding will be on-going). Fall Academic Year 2021: Practice of annual review and career mapping for all staff. STRATEGY D: DEVELOPMENT OF A STANDING COMMITTEE (OR COUNCIL) FOCUSED ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY IN DIETRICH COLLEGE Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Dietrich College; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Committee Members for Dietrich College. The initial committee will be established in fall 2020. GOAL 2: Recruit, retain and cultivate diversity with our staff. STRATEGY A: REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS, DEVELOP A REPOSITORY OF PARTNERS TO MARKET OPEN POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISH A CLEAR ONBOARDING PRACTICE FOR NEW STAFF. Human Resources and business managers. Work will begin in fall 2020.
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