“The Dream & the Challenge: Nurture Diversity”

1. “The Dream & the Challenge: Nurture Diversity” A presentation developed by:The Office of Employment Equity The President’s Commission on WomenThe President’s Commission on Diversity The Office of Multicultural and Academic Affairs Institutional Research, Planning, Effectiveness

2. New Vision, Mission, & Values Statement(approved by UK’s Board of Trustees on April 1, 2003) “The University models a diverse community characterized by fairness and social justice.“ UK’s core values include: • Mutual respect and human dignity • Diversity of thought, culture, gender and ethnicity • A sense of community

3. “Strategic Plan: The Dream and the Challenge”(approved by UK Board of Trustees on June 24, 2003) Goal II: Attract & Graduate Outstanding Students Objectives include: • Providing an environment conducive to success Key Indicators include the NSSE benchmarks: • Supportive campus environment • Quality of relationships with other students • Quality of relationships with faculty members • Enriching educational experiences • Frequency of serious discussions with diverse students • Campus environment that encourages contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds

4. “Strategic Plan: The Dream and the Challenge”(approved by Board of Trustees on June 24, 2003) Goal V: Nurture Diversity of Thought, Culture, Gender and Ethnicity Objectives: • Improve the climate for diversity • Create a diverse workplace and learning community Key Indicators: • Enrollment and persistence goals of the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities • Employment goals of UK’s Affirmative Action Plan

5. Success in Achieving the Vision in “The Dream and the Challenge” Depends upon some fundamental principles: • Awareness of our institutional and cultural history • The significance of leadership at every level in the organization • Acknowledgement of the critical role of students in creating a multicultural environment • The importance of building a pipeline for future faculty and leaders

6. Success in Achieving the Vision in “The Dream and the Challenge” In short . . . UK’s emphasis must be on creating a supportive campus environment that models fairness, respect, and equal opportunity, not on “just achieving numbers”

7. How Diverse a Community is the University of Kentucky?

8. UK’s Total Enrollment in 2003by Race and Ethnicity Amer. Indian <1% Note: Fall 2003 data are preliminary

9. Percent of Total Headcountby Race/Ethnicity International African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Note: 2003 data are preliminary

10. Percent of Female Students Enrolled by Degree Level Master’s Bachelor’s Doctorate First Professional Post Doctorate Note: 2003 data are preliminary

11. UK Faculty and Staff by Race/Ethnicity/GenderFall 2002

12. How are we doing so far in creating a diverse climate?

13. NSSE 2001: Percent of seniors reporting they ‘often’ or ‘very often’ had serious conversations with . . . • Students of another race • Less than half (45%) of UK seniors • Over half (56%) of seniors at other doctoral/research extensive institutions • Students who differ in terms of religion, politics, or personal values • Over half (54%) of UK seniors • Two-thirds (63%) of seniors at other doctoral/research extensive institutions

15. Office of the Controller and Treasurerby Race/Ethnicity/GenderFall 2002

16. OCT Strategies to Create a Climate for Diversity • Start with yourself - look inside and broaden your personal experiences • Improve communication – listen and affirm individual value and worth • Facilitate unit development – seek resources for workshops and training • Nurture individual development – seek input, provide feedback; consider a mentoring program

17. OCT Strategies to Create a Diverse Workplace • Start with consideration of job qualifications • Broaden search criteria and advertising strategies to ensure diverse pools • Network through professional organizations • Involve diverse university leadership in campus visits by prospective hires

18. Resources for creating a campus that celebrates diversity Dr. Lauretta Byars, Assoc. Provost – 257-1991The Office of Multicultural and Academic Affairs Mr. Terry Allen, Assoc. VP – 257-8927The Office of Employment Equity Dr. Dorothy Brockopp, Chair – 323-5815The President’s Commission on Women Dr. J. John Harris, III, Chair – 257-6169The President’s Commission on Diversity