Collaborative Leadership for Diversity: Peer Learning 2004-2005

Collaborative Leadership for Diversity Developed in Consultation with Dr. Nanette Reynolds and Dr. Cami Zawacki a. Leadership Development b. Employment Processes c. Student Success Leadership Development – Recognize that we are all leaders Hiring Procedures – two initiatives Student and Academic Support – Providing Students with the support they need to be successful.

Leadership Development Initiative #1 Strategy: Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment Champions: LCC Executive Leadership Description: Peer dialog sessions on EO, diversity, multiculturalism Discussions regarding mediation training, conflict resolution and outreach Takes a proactive approach – we have reactive processes in place but would like to see a climate and culture change

Expected Outcomes Consensus definitions established Leaders learning from each other Leaders increasing awareness Leaders are more responsible for “the work” Leaders improving ability to discuss diversity issues Establish collaborative problem solving model Learning the language is important

Leadership Development Initiative #2 Strategy: Careers for Nontraditional Students: Recruitment and Retention Champions: Academic and Student Services Leaders Description: Review data to guide program planning Form cross disciplinary teams to jointly recruit and improve retention of non-traditional students

Expected Outcomes Increase in the number of nontraditional students attending LCC Increase in success and retention of nontraditional students

Employment Processes Initiative #1 Strategy: Support for Search Teams Champions: HR Leaders Volunteer Employment Coaches Description: Reformulate current employment process to balance legal compliance and flexibility. Provide recruitment role clarification between HR and hiring authority. Barbara L.

Expected Outcomes Ownership by leaders for more effective hiring processes Expanded HR services to search teams Clarified and articulated legal responsibilities Prepared script for use in all search team orientations

Employment Processes Initiative #2 Strategy: Diversify Applicant Pools Champions: Hiring Decision Makers Description: Identify sources of diverse candidates Contact potential candidates, helping them to understand the College, its mission and the open position Gary K.

Hiring Process Pilot Projects Use a consultant familiar with the discipline or program area to enhance recruiting. Use the newly-hired Human Resources Employment Manager to enhance recruiting. Use department members where the position is housed to enhance recruiting.

Expected Outcomes Increase in number and quality of minority applicants New local, state and national networks identified for future recruitment Identification of “best practices” at LCC to be shared amongst Divisions

Student Success Initiative #1 Strategy: Serving our Diverse Students through a Student Success Center formed through a merging of several existing centers Champion: The Student and Academic Support Division Judith

Student Success Initiative #1 Description: Identify strengths in serving diverse populations Form a team from units to be merged, provide a neutral facilitator and appoint a team leader Implement an input process Develop training modules for cultural competency

Expected Outcomes Engaged leaders Optimal use of shared resources Student services personnel able to remove barriers for students Training needs determined Responsibility for serving diverse students infused through all college offices Services are regularly assessed