Three new leadership programs have been added to the list of programs, said Sharon Drake, manager. Also, a leadership conference will be offered. We're beginning to break down some of the barriers.
Participants meet weekly to discuss diversity issues, usually centered around a theme.
Student volunteers also share their experiences during the sessions. Diversity issues have been given new emphasis and integrated into most of the programs, Drake said. While Training and Development programs indirectly relate to nearly all strategies in Iowa State's strategic plan, they are most applicable to strategies for enhancing diversity and strengthening human resource management and professional development. Most of what we're offering has a new and different focus. Other offerings in the diversity program include helping disabled students, common aspects of culture, and gender issues in the workplace.