This will not be possible unless we embrace diversity as a valuable and necessary element in achieving this goal. The Engineering Division needs to improve its process of locating and utilizing applicant pools of qualified women and minorities. This will be accomplished during the spring of 2001, before most of the students have made employment commitments.
Resumes collected are now under review.
The Engineering Division will coordinate the visit, planned for the end of February. An entry-level program is under development to train individuals for jobs as technicians. A significant effort will be made to attract qualified candidates, including minorities, by establishing relationships with schools and community agencies. As part of the recruitment effort, engineers and technical supervisors will also visit local universities and community colleges to assure equal opportunity for applicants for the intern and student programs. For more information regarding this Diversity Plan, contact James T. Triplett .