STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ACHIEVING DIVERSITY

 

AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

GOAL #3:

RECRUIT, HIRE, RETAIN AND PROMOTE FACULTY AND STAFF WHO WILL ENHANCE DIVERSITY ACROSS ALL LEVELS AND AREAS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Objective #1:
Increase efforts (like the Multicultural Leadership Program for faculty) to recruit, hire and retain employees from underrepresented groups at all levels of the university -including the most senior levels and highly visible positions.

Action 3.1a
Develop vigorous recruitment efforts that clearly affirm the university's commitment to affirmative action and diversity.
Action 3.1b
Design and implement a system of equal employment consultants/advisors to promote maximum effort in recruiting diverse candidates.
Action 3.1c
Support equal employment/affirmative action policies and practices in all searches (e.g. diverse search committee make-up).
Action 3.1d
Review interview process and revise, if needed, to include information and activities that would increase the chances of attracting candidates from underrepresented groups.
Action 3.1e
Regularly review compliance with CMU's affirmative action protocol and with federal and state guidelines.
Action 3.1f
Identify, mentor and prepare a diverse pool of students and/or current employees to nurture and prepare for future employment and promotional opportunities.
Action 3.1g
Regularly review the workplace climate for faculty and staff from underrepresented groups.
Action 3.1h
Inform employees of the grievance processes available to them.
Action 3.1i
Develop an exit survey for faculty and staff.

Objective #2:
Develop and implement a mentoring program for faculty and staff, especially members of under-represented groups.

Action 3.2a
Consult departments about recognizing mentoring activities as a valuable contribution in the retention, tenure and promotion evaluation process.
Action 3.2b
Study on-going mentoring efforts and develop a campus-wide comprehensive plan.

Objective #3:
Continue to make services and employment available to persons with disabilities.

Action 3.3a
Include a statement on all job listings encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply for employment at CMU .
Action 3.3b
Advertise in journals with a large readership of persons with disabilities.
Action 3.3c
Develop and share guidelines on providing employment for persons with disabilities with all departments.
Action 3.3d
Define the role and responsibility of the ADA/504 coordinator.

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