Diversity – Recruit a broader base of student to join the ROTC programs. This will allow us to develop a more diverse corps of future officers ready to meet the challenges of the global community. Increasing the overall number of ROTC students in the program will foster a more diverse environment, both demographically and experientially. Equity – Ensuring that there is equal opportunity no matter your gender, race, color, religion, or sexual preference is of utmost importance. If we are unable to provide this culture, then we would have no business developing leaders for the 21st Century and beyond. Conducting regular reviews of the demographic make-up of those students holding key billets and earning awards will allow us to see if we are on the right track. Our student leaders and awardees should at a minimum reflect our unit demographically. Inclusion – Allowing all of our staff and students to pursue their passions is essential to creating an inclusive environment. Encouraging students to engage other campus entities will generally help make OEP a more well-rounded organization. Additionally, it will enable us to recruit a more diverse student population; increasing our overall numbers and helping us develop officers for the future. VI. Action Planning Tables with Details and Accountabilities VI. A. Recruitment, Retention and Development Key Constituency Strategic Objective Measures Of Success Detailed Actions Planned (measurable, specific) Group/ persons accountable Resources needed (if applicable) Minority Groups Improve OEP demographics Increase in the overall diversity of our unit -Set up informational tents around campus at events such as Festifall, Winterfest, career fairs -Set up recruiting tents on the Diag during peak traffic times -Get word out to as many people possible about the opportunities OEP offers Respective service’s (Army, Navy, Air Force) students in charge of recruiting and staff Recruiting Officers IV. B. Education and Scholarship Key Constituency Strategic Objective Measures Of Success Detailed Actions Planned (measurable, specific) Group/ persons accountable Resources needed (if applicable) All Unit Members Enhance awareness of No discrimination incidents -Making mandated DoD training more engaging to Unit Members
the sensitivities of all of demographics promote a more comprehensive understanding of equal opportunity IV. C. Promoting an Equitable and Inclusive Community Key Constituency Strategic Objective Measures Of Success Detailed Actions Planned (measurable, specific) Group/ persons accountable Resources needed (if applicable) OEP Students Further immerse OEP in the campus community 10% increase in enrollment -Create opportunities for both ROTC students and other student organizations to interact and gain a different perspective Student Public Affairs Officer from each of the respective services (Army, Navy, Air Force) IV. D. Service Key Constituency Strategic Objective Measures Of Success Detailed Actions Planned (measurable, specific) Group/ persons accountable Resources needed (if applicable) ALL Aligned with A, B, and C See A, B, and C See A, B, and C See A, B, and C VII. Plans for Supporting, Tracking and Updating the Strategic Plan Officer Education Programs understands that Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion are ever evolving, never ending processes. In order to maintain a vigilant posture in determining the equal opportunity health of our unit, we need to take opportunities to reflect on our areas for improvement and to analyze how efficient our initiatives have been and how applicable they will continue to be. These insightful junctures will allow us to develop new goals and metrics on our path to making OEP as strong as possible for the University and the nation. The DE&I planning team will convene once a quarter to discuss how our objectives are faring. The team will discuss lessons learned, best practices, and new opportunities to further enhance our goal of developing a corporate culture that values diversity and inclusion as a readiness imperative. Additionally, the team will present on how each metric is being affected by our actions.