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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
| GOAL
#5: |
PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST ALL PERSONNEL IN THE
UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OWN AND OTHER CULTURES |
Objective
#1:
Develop and implement a campus-wide affirmative action and diversity training
and development program. (see also Appendix)
Action
#5.1a
Develop, provide, assess and revise diversity and affirmative
action training as needed.
Action
#5.1b
Mandate diversity orientation programs for all new employees (including
part-time, adjunct personnel, student assistants, etc.).
Action
#5.1c
All
newly appointed managers and supervisors should be required to
regularly attend classes/workshops/seminars on "effective management
practices in a diverse work environment."
Action
#5.1d
Set aside time (e.g., a half-day, twice a semester) to allow staff
to attend training and professional development workshops in the areas listed
below:
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serving
a diverse student population;
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understanding
and preventing "isms" (for e.g., sexism, racism,
homophobia);
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cross-cultural
communication;
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effective
strategies to promote positive learning outcomes;
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participatory
management and inclusive practices;
-
performance
evaluation in a diverse organization;
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conducting
diversity audits, i.e., evaluating progress towards achieving
CMU's and the department's diversity goals;
-
affirmative
action.
Provide workshops addressing such issues as:
- understanding and appreciating differences;
- team-building in a culturally diverse work
environment;
- conflict mediation and resolution;
- cultural sensitivity and awareness;
- serving a diverse student population;
- understanding and preventing "isms" (e.g., sexism,
racism, homophobia);
- cross-cultural communication;
- effective strategies to promote positive learning
outcomes;
- participatory management and inclusive practices;
- performance evaluation in a diverse organization;
- conducting diversity audits, i.e., evaluating progress
towards achieving CMU's and the department's diversity goals;
and
- affirmative action.
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Assess the diversity training and revise as needed.
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