College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Unit Diversity Plan 2009-2010
Department/Unit: A&S Research Office
I. Identify at least three key diversity initiatives for your department/unit keeping in mind the stated goals of the A&S Diversity Plan
Initiative and related
Goal
Strategies
Increase recruitment of
staff of color and other
under-represented
groups.
Continue efforts to
identify staff of color
with assistance from
the UofL and general
Louisville community.
Attract undergraduate
students to work in the
A&S Research Office.
*The Research Office
does not have faculty
and students.
Maintain an inclusive
and welcoming work
environment for all
staff members in the
A&S Research Office.
Tactics/Action
Invite interns to work
in the Research Office
to gain experience in
the function of the
A&S Dean’s Office.
Assessment /
Measurement
Routinely consult with
staff members in
Research Office to
determine better ways
of improving the work
environment.
Reporting
Schedule
Responsible Person(s)
Expected
Outcome
Every six months
Associate Dean of
Research and Graduate
Studies
Increase the diversity
of the staff and
improve outreach to
faculty and students of
color and underrepresented groups in
A&S.
II. How will your unit increase diversity among faculty, administrators, staff and/or students?
Initiative and related
Goal
Increase diversity
among staff.
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Collaborate with other
A&S Dean’s Office
staff and departments
to target and attract
potential staff members
for the Research
Office.
Create search
committees to identify
qualified minority
candidates.
Establish internships
and communicate staff
position opportunities.
*The Research Office
does not have faculty
and students.
Submit requests for
new staff lines.
Assessment /
Measurement
Requests to hire new
staff are authorized.
Assess diversity among
faculty.
Reporting
Schedule
End of calendar year
Responsible Person(s)
Associate Dean of
Research and Graduate
Studies
Expected
Outcome
Maintain or increase
diversity among staff.
III. If applicable, how will your unit increase curricular and programmatic diversity, and cultivate inclusive pedagogy?
Initiative and related
Goal
N/A
*Will assist
departments in training
staff in grant-related
activities.
*The Research Office
does not have faculty
and students.
Strategies
N/A
Tactics/Action
N/A
Assessment /
Measurement
N/A
Reporting
Schedule
N/A
Responsible Person(s)
N/A
Expected
Outcome
N/A
IV. How will your unit improve the satisfaction, retention and graduation rates of students from under-represented groups?
Initiative and related
Goal
Assist undergraduate
and graduate students
in seeking funding to
support their research
and securing the
Minority Fellowships
through SIGS.
*The Research Office
does not have faculty
and students.
Strategies
Consult personally
with students.
Tactics/Action
Solicit feedback from
students who have
received support from
SIGS, internal and
external funding
sources.
Assessment /
Measurement
Evaluate surveys and
record data.
Address any issues.
Reporting
Schedule
End of academic year.
Responsible Person(s)
Expected
Outcome
Associate Dean of
Research and Graduate
Studies
Increased student
satisfaction and
increase in the number
of applications by
students for funding to
support their education.
V. How will your unit create or maintain a welcoming environment in which diversity, social justice and provision of academic
opportunity are intrinsic values?
Initiative and related
Goal
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Assessment /
Measurement
Create a stimulating
work environment for
the staff and encourage
staff to expand their
expertise and
understanding of
research grant and
management policies.
Encourage staff to
attend regular
university-wide
seminars or
presentations on
policies and regulations
related to grant
activities.
Update research
webpage to include
information related to
granting activities,
research opportunities,
and internship
openings.
Keep track of attendees
at grant writing
workshops.
Broadcast grant
opportunities to faculty
focusing on research
opportunities for
under-represented
groups.
Hold workshops on
grant writing in
creation of budget and
university policies
affecting grant
activities.
Target underrepresented groups to
Reporting
Schedule
Twice a year.
Responsible Person(s)
Expected
Outcome
Associate Dean of
Research and Graduate
Studies
Increase interest in
submitting grants and
contracts and
knowledge of the grant
writing and
maintenance process.
improve their
understanding of grant
writing activities and
University policies.
*The Research Office
does not have faculty
and students.
VI. How will your unit ensure that its administrators, faculty, and staff take advantage of diversity education opportunities provided
by UofL?
Initiative and related
Goal
Encourage discussion
relevant to diversity.
Strategies
Maintain welcoming
and inclusive
environment in the
Research Office.
Tactics/Action
Assessment /
Measurement
Be friendly with people Assess the number of
who visit the Research people who return to
Office.
your office for
additional consultation.
Be helpful and answer
questions promptly.
Reporting
Schedule
Twice a year.
Responsible Person(s)
Associate Dean of
Research and Graduate
Studies
Expected
Outcome
Increase grant activity
in the college.
Increase the number of
grants awarded to A&S
faculty.