College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Unit Diversity Plan 2009-2010
Department/Unit: __Military Science/Army ROTC_
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
Recruit minority students
Recruit minority faculty
Provide opportunities for
students to study abroad
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Recruiting Enrollment
Action Plan (REAP)
Target five main markets
of opportunity: high
school, incoming
freshmen, LTC, lateral
entry and Green to Gold
Currently, Army ROTC
has 4 faculty member
that fall into the minority
category, which equates
to an increase of 30%
from 2008
Offer students a variety
of opportunities for study
abroad through their
Majors/Degree programs
To be determined, based
on position(s) available
Assessment /
Measurement
For growth comparison,
compare last year’s
enrollment numbers in
UofL AROTC compared
to current year’s
enrollment
Tables of Distribution
and Allowances (TDA)
Reporting
Schedule
Once a year
Advertise these
opportunities with dept
chairs/as well as with the
Cadets
Student
Semester
engagement/participation,
student satisfaction,
student reflections
Once a year
Responsible Person(s)
Recruiting Operations
Officer (ROO)
Expected
Outcome
Continue to increase
minority student
enrollment
Cadet Command G1
Larger base of diversified
experiences
Assistant Professor of
Military Science, Study
Abroad Point of Contact
Exposure to varying
cultures among Cadets
II. How will your unit increase diversity among faculty, administrators, staff and/or students?
Initiative and related
Goal
Visit high schools with
large minority
populations
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Assessment /
Measurement
National Board
Scholarship
application/ROO Zone
Reporting
Schedule
Monthly
Responsible Person(s)
ROO
Expected
Outcome
2 students per high
school a year to contract
from our feeder high
schools
Educating/exposing
students to the benefits of
Army ROTC
Contact guidance
counselors/JROTC
instructors to schedule
school visit
Use minority recruiters
Shows diversity of the
Cadre/program
Use minority graduates,
as well as minority
Cadets/Cadre to recruit
minorities
ROO Zone/on campus
scholarship applications
Monthly
ROO
1 student per recruiter a
semester to contract
Attend minority events
Educations parents and
students to Army ROTC
Attend different minority
based recruiting events
throughout the year,
using Synergy as a forcemultiplier
On campus scholarship
applications
Monthly
ROO
1student to contract from
each event
III. If applicable, how will your unit increase curricular and programmatic diversity, and cultivate inclusive pedagogy?
Initiative and related
Goal
Continue to conduct EO
and CO2 training
Increase number of Army
minority guest speakers
Increase academic
performance
Strategies
Continue to have Cadre
certified as EO/CO2
instructors
Tactics/Action
1 hour per semester for
all classes
Assessment /
Measurement
Surveys twice a year
Reporting
Schedule
Responsible Person(s)
Yearly
Training
Expected
Outcome
Cadets will understand
discrimination will not be
tolerated in Army ROTC
Used to motivate students Maintain a current copy
to graduate and join the
of COIs (Centers of
career field
Influence) List; use them
as guest speakers for the
military ball, etc.
Feedback from
students/After Action
Review (AAR)
comments
Semester
Training
Shows diversity of the
Army
Counseling and
Mentorship programs
Mid-term and end of
semester review
Twice a semester
Instructors
Will help further the
“Scholar Warrior”
concept
Perform mid and post
semester counselings;
review students’ 104Rs
to make sure student is
on track to graduate
IV. How will your unit improve the satisfaction, retention and graduation rates of students from under-represented groups?
Initiative and related
Goal
Continue to improve
physical fitness
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Assessment /
Measurement
PT test
Reporting
Schedule
Monthly
Responsible Person(s)
Training
Keep Physical Fitness
Program up to date
Maintain/enforce PT
standards through Cadet
chain of command
Continue with the
sponsorship program
Upper level Cadets
sponsoring basic level
Cadets
MSIVs and MSIIIs
sponsoring MSIIs and
MSIs
Mid-term and end of
semester review
Twice a semester
Training
Provide team building
extracurricular activities
Be competitive in all
organizational team
events
Emphasize importance,
publically
recognizing/reward
achievements
Monthly
Semester
Senior Military Instructor
(SMI)
Expected
Outcome
Will help further the
“Athlete” portion of a
well-rounded Cadet
Teaches the Senior
Cadets how to mentor;
shows the Junior Cadets
how to handle
sustain/improve
comments
Cadets and recruits
associate adventure, team
challenges, and winning
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
Increase recognition
programs to highlight
successful students
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Recognition in monthly
newsletter, ROTC events
Yearly awards program,
Physical Fitness
Recognition program,
highlight Cadets’ profiles
in webpage
Students that meet the
Scholar, Athlete, Leader
criteria
Secure Army ROTC
scholarships for all
qualified students
Recruit quality students
into the program
Continue to conduct
“fun” social activities to
build upon student
learning experiences
Teambuilding, social
events
Fall icebreaker,
intramurals, military ball,
teambuilding events (i.e.
rappelling, highropes
course)
Assessment /
Measurement
End of semester
Reporting
Schedule
Monthly
Responsible Person(s)
Expected
Outcome
Builds esteem/morale of
Cadets
Training/ROO
Monthly
Monthly
ROO
The initial building block
for the future of the
Army Officer corps
Monthly
Monthly
Training
Furthers esprit de corps
among the Cadets; sense
of family and belonging
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
Strategies
Tactics/Action
Assessment /
Measurement
Reporting
Schedule
Responsible Person(s)
Expected
Outcome
Furthers the professional
development of our
Officers and NCOs
Officer/NCO
professional
development classes
Classes used to build
on the professionalism
of the NCO and
Officer corps
Classes used to
enhance diversity and
build paradigms
Army survey/internal
assessments
Quarterly
Training Officer/NCO
Professor of Military
Science/ROO/Training
conferences
One week semester
conference
AAR comments
Once semester
Promotes teambuilding
Professor of Military
Science/Senior Military within the Brigade
Instructor/ROO/Training
University seminars
Used to promote
teambuilding and
camaraderie between
the Military Science
Dept and
UofL/affiliate
employees
This conference
incorporates new
ideologies,
sustains/improves from
different university
viewpoints
Attend different
seminars/groups that
are offered throughout
the year
AAR comments
Semester
Professor of Military
Science/Senior Military
Instructor
A better understanding of
what Army ROTC is
about