Diversity Advisory Committee

Operational Plan Performance Matrix

3^rd^ Quarter Performance

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  Goal One          Goal Two          Goal Three        Goal Four

  Objective 1       Objective 1       Objective 1       Objective 1

                                                        

  Objective 2       Objective 2       Objective 2       Objective 2

                                                        

                    Objective 3                         Objective 3

                                                        
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Color indicators identify performance status for each objective.

Performance meeting expectation

Issues with meeting expectation but completion anticipated

Major concern with meeting expectation, completion uncertain

Not applicable

Goal One (Champion -- Janelle Armijo-Sanchez)

Support management in maintaining a strong, viable and diverse workforce

# Supports NNSA SC FY 2006 Operational Plan Goal 1 and 3

**Objective 1** -- Support the Human Resources Department in recruiting
and hiring a diverse workforce

### Actions

Participate in recruitment efforts to make preliminary and follow up
contacts to attract applicants for positions being announced (i.e.
career fairs, targeted recruitment for Internships, Cooperative
educational programs, Student Programs, etc)

**Status:**

> **HEP -- TBD (Awaiting announcement of Future Leaders Programs
> recruitment efforts.)**
>
> APAP -- Assisted in FLP Recruitment during Information Sessions.
>
> CPWD -- Contacted Disabled Student Services at NMSU. Shared thoughts
> of making contact early with Director about FLP.

### AIP - Collects student resumes throughout the year and forward those resumes to HR in the fall prior to the FLP recruitment effort.

Develop and establish relationships by networking with schools and
organizations to promote the National Nuclear Security Administration
(NNSA)

**Status:**

> **ALL -- Attended the Annual New Mexico EEO & Diversity Training
> Seminar "The Diversity Legacy: Honoring Our Past -- Building Our
> Future" on July 12-13, 2006.**
>
> **HEP - Participation in the LULAC Regional Civil Rights & Race
> Relations Conference. On behalf of HEP, an ad was placed in the
> conference handbook that was provided to all participants. The ad
> promoted NNSA and provided an HR representative contact for any
> individuals interested in employment opportunities.**

Identify recruitment sources for targeted dissemination of vacancy
announcements

**Status:**

> **CPWD -- CPWD is now linked to the Dept. Labor Workforce Recruitment
> Program (WRP) which includes many Universities and Student information
> at those universities. The database has student info such as names,
> majors and potential graduation dates.**

Encourage employee participation at career days to promote recruitment
opportunities within the NNSA

**Status:**

> AIP: Forward emails from colleges and universities to Jerry Truax, FLP
> Manager, informing him of Career Fairs at American Indian Colleges.

Ensure that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statistics are provided
on a quarterly basis to each Special Emphasis Program (SEP)

**Status:**

> **HEP -- Statistics are being provided quarterly by the Service Center
> EEO and disseminated to SEP Managers for distribution to their
> committees.**

Assess workforce diversity to identify underrepresented groups and
develop a plan to build diversity in those areas

**Status:**

> **NNSA-wide Diversity Team is developing a plan to focus on this
> area.**

**Objective 2** -- Ensure underrepresented groups are provided with an
equal opportunity for professional growth, development, and training

**Actions**

Assist management in identifying and addressing career and developmental
issues of mutual concern

**Status:**

> Refer to Objective 1 Action 1 concerning FLP involvement.
>
> NEW "Mid-Level Development Program" (although established by
> Management???)

Promote and encourage participation in professional growth,
developmental, and training opportunities

**Status:**

> SSO -- The Professional Development Group (includes both SSO and SC,
> past and present interns) has been provided with presentation of
> various topics each month of the quarter.
>
> OWP - \"Lunch & Learn\" Long Term Health Care-August 10, 2006
>
> Older Workers - Training-Federal Dispute Resolution Conference-August
> 20-24. 2006
>
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>
> APAP -- Will sponsor a Lunch & Learn, "Communication across Cultures,"
> Aug 23
>
> AIP - Assist our American Indian Employees in preparing their resumes,
> KSA questions when applying for new positions
>
> CPWD -- Committee members are currently working with the DOD Job
> Accommodation Network (JAN) with downloading various electronic
> training for recruitment of disabled applicants. The training becomes
> available throughout the year.
>
> FWP -- Sponsored two lunch-n-learn sessions.

###  

### CPWD -- Blanca St. Clair attended the EXCEL (hosted by the EEOC) conference in Las Vegas 

### Goal Two (Champion -- Michael Perez)

#### Increase coordination and cooperation among each SEP

*Supports NNSA SC FY 2006 Operation*al *Plan Goal 1*

**Objective 1** -- Establish a partnership between each Special Emphasis
Program and the NNSA Office of Diversity and Outreach to collectively
integrate NNSA Diversity Policies into the workforce

### Actions

Support NNSA Diversity initiatives by incorporating NNSA Diversity
Policies into each SEP sponsored activity and initiative

**Status:**

SEPMs -- All SEPs have incorporated this philosophy into their
activities.

The SEPs will request advice and guidance from the Diversity Champions
in support of their respective programs

**Status:**

SEPMs -- Currently all SEPM champions are active and engage in specific
SEP initiatives and activities.

Coordinate the participation of Special Emphasis Program Managers (SEPM)
in NNSA Diversity Teams

**Status:**

Currently all of the SEPs are active in the NNSA Diversity Teams.

Explore alternatives and additional activities or efforts that could
enhance the diversity cause within NNSA

**Status:**

**Objective 2** -- Promote each SEP by celebrating each Diversity Month

### Actions

Advertise each activity to all NNSA Service Center Complex employees

**Status:**

All SEPs are advertising their activities and the activities of other
SEPs.

> **OWP - Older Worker Program-July 11, 2006**

AIP -- AIP held their annual American Indian Heritage Celebration last
month. Our guest speaker was Dr. Robert K. Whitman from University of
Denver. AIP also held a bake sale and their annual Fun Run/Walk event.
Each event was well attended and supported by SEPMs.

> **SEP DAC - On October 4, 2005, the Service Center's Special Emphasis
> Programs joined together and sponsored a Diversity Day during the
> lunch hour to celebrate their FY 2005 accomplishments. Each group had
> an information booths giving employees insight to each program's
> initiatives, unique facts about various cultures, and food
> samplings.**
>
> CPWD - On October 25, 2005, the Committee for Persons with
> Disabilities sponsored a "Day of Awareness Program" which featured the
> experiences of four Service Center managers who volunteered to be
> disabled for a day and some who had recent injuries due to accidents
> that limited their mobility in day-to-day activities. The program also
> included a slide show that dispelled perceptions of who may or may not
> be disabled.
>
> **BEP - In conjunction with Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia
> National Laboratories, the NNSA Service Center\'s Black Employment
> Program Council sponsored a Soul Food Taster on January 20, 2006, at
> the Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel.**
>
> **BEP** - **The Black Employment Program Council's Black History Month
> celebration took place on February 21, 2006. In addition, BEP Council
> members and employees participated in the Kirtland Air Force Base
> Black History Month Luncheon on February 25, 2006.**
>
> **FWP** - **The Federal Women's Program Council celebrated National
> Women's History Month by sponsoring and organizing three programs. Two
> lunch-and-learn sessions were held with the first focusing on
> communication skills and the second on resume writing and interview
> skills.**

Each SEPM will request support from other SEPs and their respective
organizations regarding all monthly activities

**Status:**

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APAP -- We will be requesting support from APAP members and NNSA
personnel for a prescription glasses drive.

### 

### Objective 3 -- Support the Human Resources Department with Goal 1 of the Diversity Advisory Committee Operational Plan

### 

#### **Actions**

Establish a guide identifying each SEP contacts for potential student
recruitment

**Status:**

**On-going -- related to Goal 1 initiative**

Create a schedule for each SEPM to be represented at recruitment trips
and career fairs

**Status:**

**TBD**

Provide SEPM representation at Goal 1 working meetings for SEPM input
and assistance

###  Status:

###  On-going

### 

### Goal Three (Champion -- Sheila Rednose) 

### Advance team building within NNSA and local communities to create programs services for the betterment of work and living environment for the NNSA workforce 

*Supports NNSA SC FY 2006 Operation*al *Plan Goal 1*

**Objective 1** -- Promote community outreach initiatives and publicly
support employee involvement

### Actions  Each SEPM will promote each activity through encouragement, participation and forwarding emails to committee members and employees

###  

### CFC

### Blood Drives

-   Food Drives

-   Day of Caring

-   Science Fairs

-   Tutoring

**Status:**

> **GLSCP -- Pat Cream has agreed to head the Book drive and work with
> the other SEPs for the upcoming book drive in September. Two meetings
> have been held so far and book collection boxes have been distributed
> around the complex. SR**
>
> **OWP -- Elizabeth Donnelly has agreed to organize the Jackson Middle
> School tutoring program. Please contact Elizabeth for more information
> on this program. SR**
>
> **HEP -- Encouraging HEP members to support various activities, such
> as the Book Drive and Sale; three members have volunteered their
> efforts.**
>
> **APAP -- Supported the holiday food drive, Christmas caroling,
> various Asian American Heritage events, Science Fair, and KNME Phone
> Friend events.**
>
> **BEP** - **Members of the Black Employment Program Committee
> volunteered to assist the National Health Chair of Blacks In
> Government with the Healthy Children Symposium held in El Paso, Texas
> on October 29, 2005. The symposium is part of a partnership between
> BIG and Hispanic organizations to launch a bilingual consumer
> education campaign on obesity, diet and health along the U.S./Mexico
> Border**.

SEP DAC - The annual SEP Holiday Food Drive concluded on November 17,
2005. The food drive was very successful due to the generosity of
Service Center Complex and Sandia Site Office employees. Donations were
provided to the Roadrunner Food Bank, the Albuquerque Indian Center, and
families in need from Lowell and La Mesa Elementary Schools.

> **SEP DAC - Due to the generosity of the Special Emphasis Program
> Council Members and NNSA employees, families identified by La Mesa and
> Lowell Elementary schools received holiday gifts and money. In
> addition SEP members, provided holiday cheer by caroling at the UNM
> Children's Outpatient Unit. Lastly, the EEO Staff visited and
> delivered 87 small gift baskets to patients of the Arbor-Brooks
> Nursing Home.**
>
> **HEP - On March 13-14, 2006, six Service Center Complex employees
> participated as judges at the New Mexico Chapter of High School
> Business Professionals Annual Competition at the Marriott Hotel.**
>
> **AIP - On March 23-24, 2006, 12 Service Center Complex employees
> participated as judges at the American Indian Science and Engineering
> Society Science Fair held at the Albuquerque Convention Center.**
>
> **BEP -- BEP continues to coordinate the Lowell Elementary Tutoring
> Program. Nine Service Center Complex employees volunteer their time
> tutoring second grade students.**

Each SEP will inform NNSA Service Center Complex employees of any
activities their group will sponsor throughout the year

> **Status:**

### On -going

**Objective 2** -- Promote diversity and develop teambuilding efforts
amongst NNSA

### 

### Actions

Conduct a Lessons Learned meeting for the Diversity Advisory Committee
to discuss activities, issues and concerns at the end of the Fiscal Year

**Status:**

**TBD by the SEPs. SR**

Organize a function where each SEP can display their accomplishments and
to encourage non-members to join a SEP group

**Status:**

> **Planning meetings have been set for the 2^nd^ Annual Diversity Day.
> Booths for each SEP will be set up between Buildings 20383 & 20384
> near the flag pole.**
>
> **Meeting dates:**
>
> **Wednesday, August 9^th^**
>
> **Wednesday, August 30^th^**
>
> **Wednesday, September 20^th\ ^**
>
> **2:30 -- 3:30 p.m.**
>
> **Building 393 Conference Room. SR**

**Goal 4 (Champion -- Andrea Kaniho)**

Share best practices, special events, noteworthy accomplishments
(individual or organization) and success with all programs and employees

*Supports NNSA SC FY 2006 Operation*al *Plan Goal 1 and 3*

**Objective 1 -** Exemplify the progress and achievements within the
NNSA and recognize high performing employees who promoted diversity and
special events

**Actions**

Conduct "share fairs" with each SEP in order to bring people together to
share specific knowledge and experience

**Status:**

##### APAP- on May 30, 2006, the first share fair was conducted. Many of the SEPMs discussed the idea of combining many of the cultural events into two main events -- Spring and Fall. The idea is still being considered by many of the SEPs and the topic will be discussed during the DAC meeting August 8, 2006. 

Present SEP successes and achievements at year-end function

**Status:**

TBD

Recognize employees who promoted diversity and led community outreach
campaign efforts at year-end function

**Status:**

> TBD

**Objective 2 -** Demonstrate the areas of improvement within the NNSA

**Actions**

Identify a website location where diversity and community outreach
information can be easily located

**Status:**

APAP- Andrea has been in contact with Lou Lubitz about a new website.
The new site should be up within the next few months

**Objective 3 -** Support and assist each SEP by further developing
activities and programs

**Actions**

Provide SEP committee assistance during Goal 3 activities

**Status:**

#####  SEPMs -- CFC, Food drives and Science fairs etc. are on-going

##### 

Emphasize the importance of cross training outside of established
position descriptions

**Status:**

> **APAP -- vacancies are provided to committee members and
> cross-training emphasized in monthly meetings.**