1. DIVERSITY & EQUITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL DELC November 19, 2008 Adanti Student Center Room 309 Marcia Smith Glasper

2. WELCOME  INTRODUCTIONS  BACKGROUND & OVERVIEW  CHARGE TO THE COUNCIL  QUESTIONS  ACTION

3. INTRODUCTIONS  Diversity  The University values an educational and work environment in which individuals and cultures are celebrated and respected for the unique talents, insights, and perspectives that they contribute.

4. CONSTITUIENTS  CHANCELOR  PRESIDENT  CABINET  UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN  NCATE  AASCU

5. BACKGROUND  Foster a campus climate that respects and celebrates diversity.  Actively recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty, staff and student population.  Conduct a study of the institution’s progress toward achieving diversity and equity in all aspects of the university community.

6. BACKGROUND  Increase resources for new and existing programs and activities to promote diversity in its various forms.  Expand the activities of the Multicultural Center to enhance the cross-cultural competence of all members of the campus community.

7. CHARGE  What is the institutional climate for diversity from the perspective of faculty, staff and students?  http://www.southernct.edu/management_inf o_research/factbook/ http://www.southernct.edu/management_inf o_research/factbook/ http://www.southernct.edu/management_inf o_research/factbook/

8. CHARGE  How are current diversity practices advancing the University’s diversity goals?

9. CHARGE  What are measurable best practices and benchmarks that will assist the university in expanding its efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive community?

10. STUDY  INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS  BSSE  NSSE  NOEL LEVITZ  CLIMATE STUDY  OTHERS

11. STUDY  EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS  BEST PRACTICES  DIVERSITY ACTION PLANS

12. ACTION  DEVELOP A DIVERSITY ACTION PLAN  WITH MEASURABLE BENCHMARKS  MODEL FOR BEST PRACTICES

13. QUESTIONS

14. THANK YOU  Marcia Smith Glasper  Director of Diversity & Equity  Office of Diversity & Equity  Schwartz Hall  203-392-5899  smithglaspm1@southernct.edu