ACCESS, EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY CURRICULUM & LEARNING FOR INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH & INVOLVEMENT Refer to each NHED college diversity work plan for more specific Actions and Indicator/Outcomes GOAL #1 – ACCESS, EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY Objective #1: Action(s) Indicator/Outcome Timeline Responsible Sustain current programs (TRIO, Access, Opportunity and Success etc…) that focus on access, opportunity and success for underrepresented groups. Increase pilot and partner initiatives within the NHED colleges such as: Parent Center, Learning Communities, Student Ambassador Program Colleges strive for at least two events/initiatives throughout each academic year of this College grants are successfully managed and renewed. Underrepresented student enrollment and completion rate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. CCSSE results. Campus Diversity Climate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. Complete individual assessment of each program to determine As grant cycles occur Bi-annually Review Annually NHED Director/Grant Manager TRIO/ SSS Dean/Director of Student Services President’s Cabinet College CDO and Diversity Committees NHED CDO Student Success Committee
Colleges will continue to develop and enhance recruiting strategies that includes a shared recruiter based in the metro area, researching alternative communication modes and changing technology to reach out to diverse student populations. Colleges will continue to develop and enhance retention strategies that include additional learning communities and more focused advising for underrepresented students. Underrepresented student enrollment and completion rate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. Underrepresented student completion and success rates will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. Review at the end of 2017, 2018, and 2019 Academic Year Review at the end of 2017, 2018, and 2019 Academic Year Student Success Committee CDO and Diversity Committee President’s Cabinet Student Success Committee CDO and Diversity Committee President’s Cabinet Advisors GOAL #2 – CURRICULUM & LEARNING FOR INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE Objective #1: Action(s) Indicator/Outcome Timeline Responsible
Colleges provide training/events or other resources to help employees develop in these areas Host at two shared professional development trainings/events for each of the five NHED colleges each academic year of this plan. One will be at duty day and one sometime throughout the year. Planned for 2016/2017 Duty Day Topic for faculty and staff: February 2017 for staff, faculty and students: Black History Month Black/Jew Dialogues Number of trainings/events provided. Attendance at trainings/events. Attendance increases each year. Resources identified and provided. Increased awareness on inclusion and equity. Campus Diversity Climate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. Two shared professional development events each academic year. Attendance at events. Increased awareness on inclusion and equity. Evaluation of events. Campus Diversity Climate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. At least two each academic year. Review at the end of 2017, 2018 and 2019. At least two each academic year. Review at the end of 2017, 2018 and 2019. CDO and Diversity Committee CDO and Diversity Committee NHED CDO President’s Cabinet Objective #2: Action(s) Indicator/Outcome Timeline Responsible
Start conversations with faculty at shared governance and AASC around enhancing cultural relevant pedagogy. Encourage at least one faculty at each NHED College to attend the “Anti-Racist Pedagogy Across the Curriculum” training at St. Cloud State June 2017. Increase on campus student interactions and intergroup dialogues that bridge cultural differences(i.e. Multicultural Clubs, open forums on inclusion and equity topics) Engaging conversations occur progressing toward more cultural relevance and awareness in classroom teaching. One faculty from each NHED college attends and shares and uses more cultural relevance and awareness in classroom teaching. Increased student awareness. More visibility of clubs, cultural events, etc… Campus Diversity Climate will increase each academic year of this plan to be measured by the System Office Accountability Dashboard statistics. Start Academic Year 2016/2017 June 2017 Start Academic Year 2016/2017 Faculty President’s Cabinet College AASC’s President’s Cabinet Faculty CDO and College Diversity Committee Faculty Staff President’s Cabinet GOAL #3 – SUPPORTIVE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT Objective #1: Create, maintain, and continually enhance a welcoming and inclusive college environment for staff, faculty and diverse learners.
Colleges will increase participation in community and education outreach programs with organizations such as Human Rights Commission, AEOA, and Chamber of Commerce. Colleges will invite and encourage community involvement in diversity events on campus such as concerts, Why Treaties Matter, and open forums. Expand Academic Journey program or Indian education to more school districts and colleges in the region and include career/technical components in the expanded program. Number of events/programs participated in. Advance critical thinking and awareness about diversity. Participation from community members at campus events. Educate community on diversity. Program continuation and success. Participation from school districts. Review at the end of each academic year 2017, 2018, and 2019 Review at the end of each academic year 2017, 2018, and 2019 On-going College CDO and Diversity Committee President’s Cabinet College CDO and Diversity Committee Provost President’s Cabinet Objective #2: NHED colleges will play a leadership role in building relationships and fostering collaboration between school districts, communities, tribes, and its colleges throughout Northeastern Minnesota. Action(s) Indicator/Outcome Timeline Responsible