These campus teams and committees work collectively to identify problems and underserved populations of students at WKCTC, helping provide insight to initiatives at the college to be developed and included in the WKCTC Diversity Plan. The tactics used to address identified issues from the team are outlined in this plan. Strategies of the WKCTC Diversity Plan will be implemented with loyalty and fidelity, including summative assessments each reporting year. Focus Areas and Goals Where applicable, focus areas have been assigned target goals that align with KCTCS and WKCTC strategic plans, as well as the WKCTC Strategic Enrollment Management Plan. Strategies have assigned leaders, who will collaborate to provide oversight of initiatives within the WKCTC Diversity Plan and are identified in Table 11. Strategies also include tactics and/or practices that will be used to achieve goals and are provided in this plan. Focus areas for the WKCTC Diversity Plan are: Opportunity- student access: college readiness, recruitment and enrollment of minority students. Success- includes persistence, retention success, course pass rate, graduation, and credentials awarded. Impact- includes three broad areas Employment Diversity: actively recruit, retain and promote diverse workforce, community involvement. Equity and Inclusion: faculty-staff training, diversity programming & engagement. Campus Climate/ Cultural Competency: address how the faculty and staff generate a successful atmosphere.
success of any people groups; with special consideration given to underrepresented minorities and low-income populations. Diversity Planning WKCTC 2017-2022 diversity and inclusion planning included the following recommended team members, associated planning area and position within the College. Table 11: Recommended Diversity and Inclusion Planning Team Planning Area Name Position Opportunity, Success, Impact Chevene Duncan-Herring, staff Director Diversity and Inclusion Opportunity, Success, Impact Belinda Dalton-Russell, Vice President Student Development Opportunity Trent Johnson, staff Director Admissions Opportunity, Success Octavia Lawrence, staff Director Advising Opportunity, Success, Impact Renea Akin, faculty Associate Vice President Learning Initiatives Opportunity, Success, Impact Janett Blythe, faculty Director Marketing/Public Relations Opportunity, Success, Impact Heflin, staff Vice President Academic Affairs Success Mason Tudor, staff Academic Support Center Opportunity, Success Lisa Stephenson, faculty Director K-12 Partnerships Opportunity, Success Bobby Ann Lee, faculty Chair General Education Outcomes Committee Impact Bridget Canter, Director Human Resources Opportunity Gustavo staff Adult Education – English Second Language Success Amy Elmore, staff Student Development Activities Success Shelia Highfil, staff Accessibility Services Success Gail Bachuss, staff Director TRIO Student Support Services Opportunity, Success, Impact Monique Zuber, public/community Executive Director United Way Success Gavin Posey, student President Student Government Association Opportunity, Success Rhodes, staff Director Financial Aid; Chair Starfish Advisory Opportunity, Success Sanci Teague, faculty First Year Experience Program Coordinator; QEP Director Opportunity, Success, Impact Lee Emmons, staff Vice President Institutional Advancement Opportunity, Success, Impact Beth Khadem, public/community Community member: Paducah Race Unity Group
First: identifying and defining characteristics of college service area populations including race/ethnicity, college readiness, working/living schedules, low-income, disabilities, veterans, culture, gender, community involvement and participation, employers, economic and career development, college course and program needs. Second: voicing the need for and supporting the provision of accessibility accommodations that maximize opportunities for all populations to attend college. Considerations include diverse course and program delivery methods, dual-credit options, schedule options, scholarships, on-campus and off-campus services supporting college readiness, and facility modifications that increase accessibility. advertising accessibility accommodations to people who need them so they know accessibility is possible and is within his/her capabilities whether financial, physical, social, and intellectual. Table 21: Knowledge Management and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy Tactics Responsible Support financial need of students Secure additional scholarship opportunities and funding for students who are low-income, underrepresented minority, and other diverse populations (e.g. Community Scholarship Program) VP of Institutional Advancement Provide financial literacy, tutoring, and counseling through the Financial Aid Office and in Year Experience courses VP of Business Affairs/Director of Financial Aid Ensure adequate resource base Obtain funding of Community Scholarship Program through 2022 VP of Institutional Advancement Relevant academic programs Evaluate employer and align the college’s academic programs with the needs of the service area VP of Academic Affairs Promote community and continuing education activities Engage K-12 and learners in continuing education courses as a college access point VP of Workforce Solutions/Director Community Education Strengthen partnerships with area high schools Obtain funding to maximize enrollment in the Middle College dual credit program VP of Institutional Advancement Counsel students to pursue a college pathway early before and during their dual credit enrollment VP of Academic Affairs/Director of K-12 Partnerships Matriculate more students with dual-credits to the College VP of Academic Affairs/Director K-12 Partnerships
Support student education attainment goals Adequately meet student needs through academic support resources and services VP of Academic Affairs Strategy reference numbers refer to applicable WKCTC Strategic Plan outcome section Student Support Services: The College creates, develops, maintains and enhances added support programs, services and activities. Table 22 documents student support services. Table 22: Student Support Services Scope of Concern Unit Measure/Service Responsible Persons with disabilities Barriers to college, program, activity access is removed or mitigated Director of Accessibility Services Academically underprepared Transition to college level courses is effective and well-timed Coordinator Math Coordinator English Coordinator Reading Embedded student support in technical programs is effective and appropriate Coordinator Accelerate You! Program First-generation college student Mentoring and tutoring is readily accessible Director of TRIO Student Support Services First-time college students Transition into college life is successful Coordinator First year Experience Sex discrimination and harassment Creating and supporting safe campus climate Title IX Compliance Officer, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Low-income student parents Parents acknowledgement, access and use of available services Coordinator KY Transitional Assistance Program Behavioral health and wellness Access to certified mental health counselors VP Student Development Opportunities and Support for Diverse Populations WKCTC is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming campus community for all students. Tables 23-32 highlight current and future actions that exemplify WKCTC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Table 23: Current Strategies for Supporting African-Americans Responsible Action Step Completion Date Vice President of Student Development Partner with Lourdes Hospital to increase number of healthcare professions Fall 2015 Vice President of Student Development Coordinate diverse student panel discussion, faculty/staff fall kickoff, student engagement: Focus motivators, identify support systems and challenges Fall 2015 Vice President of Student Development Closing the Gap African-American Men Leadership and Management Workshop Fall 2016
Responsible Action Step Completion Date Manager Accessibility Services Navigate complicated bureaucracy, advocate on students behalf for campus and community services Ongoing Manager Accessibility Services Develop/maintain Accessibility Services Handbook to serve as a guide to disability related issues Spring 2018 Manager Accessibility Services Provide workshop strategies for working with students with disabilities Spring 2018 Manager Accessibility Services American with Disabilities (ADA) workshop to educate faculty/staff. Disability law and ADA requirements. 2017-2018 Academic year Ongoing 27: Current Strategies for Supporting Hispanics and Latinos Responsible Action Step Completion Date Vice President of Student Development Increase Hispanic and Latino participation in Summer College Preparation Program June 2013 and ongoing Vice President of Student Development Coordinate recruitment outreach, St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church (Hispanic Mass) Spring 2016 Vice President of Student Development Coordinate Workshop for U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship Eligibility Spring 2016 Vice President of Student Development Vice President Enrollment Management Director Human Resources Recruit/Hire Part-time Hispanic Recruiter Summer 2016 Vice President of Student Development Increase extracurricular engagement in student ambassador program and student organizations to improve academic performance, leadership skills, and expand peer campus and community networks. 2013-Present Table 28: Future Strategies for Supporting Hispanics and Latinos Responsible Action Step Completion Date Adult Education Specialist (ESL) Teach reading and English development skills Ongoing Part-time Hispanic Recruiter Build relationships with Hispanic community, increase college visibility and recruitment efforts in the Hispanic community Ongoing Hispanic Culture Club Provide opportunities to learn Hispanic/Latino history and culture Ongoing Faculty Staff Visit Hispanic-serving institution to increase knowledge of culture and recruitment and retention efforts Ongoing Table 29: Current Strategies for Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ)
Responsible Action Step Completion Date Vice President of Student Development Designate four (4) WKCTC restrooms as Gender Neutral Fall 2014 Vice President of Student Development Coordinate Safe Space LGBTQ Education; Murray State University LGBTQ Coordinator and LGBTQ Activist Spring 2015 Vice President of Student Development Director of Diversity and Inclusion Support establishment of Gay/Straight Alliance Club Fall 2011 Table 30: Future Strategies for Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) Responsible Action Step Completion Date Vice President of Student Development Create Safe Space, all gender identifying sexual orientations Fall 2017 Director Marketing Public Relations Director Human Resources Use gender-inclusive language in official marketing and human resources communication Fall 2018 Vice President Enrollment Management Register students correctly student preferred gender pronouns Fall 2018 Table 31: Current Strategies for Supporting Underrepresented Minority Groups Responsible Action Step Completion Date President Vice President Student Development Director Human Resources Hire new Director of Diversity and Inclusion February 2017 President Maintain Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Ongoing President Designate Title IX Compliance Officer Fall 2015 Vice President of Student Development Work with faculty, develop workshop teaching faculty strategies and skills working with diverse students in classroom Fall 2015 Vice President of Student Development Coordinate Fall, Spring, Summer Diversity and inclusion Program Series Fall 2017 Vice President of Student Development Develop WINGS College Preparation Program for 7th and 8th graders Summer 2014 Table 32: Future Strategies for Supporting Underrepresented Minority Groups Responsible Action Step Completion Date
Data Source: 2016-17 Since additions and replacements are only made as openings become available it is challenging to make and achieve specific annual goals. Every effort will be made by the College to realize the goal by 2022. The strategies are outlined in Tables 43 and 44: Table 43: Facilitate Deliberate Diversity Recruitment Responsible Action Step Completion Date President Maintain a college wide collaborative effort to encourage faculty and staff buy-in to attain recruitment and retention goals. Ongoing Director of Human Resources Collaborate with college departments to create and maintain list of job openings due to potential retirements Annually in fall term Director of Human Resources Expand institutional memberships to include communication venues specifically targeting diverse audiences Ongoing Director of Resources Include an inclusive value statement in all ads to attract diverse candidates Ongoing Director of Human Resources Director of Diversity and Inclusion Adult Recruiter Hispanic Recruiter Minority Recruiter ESL Specialist Manger Accessibility Services Continuously establish and enhance relationships with underrepresented groups, organizations, and businesses to a pipeline of qualified applicants when openings occur. Ongoing Director of Resources and VP of Academic Affairs Participate in and national cultural job fairs. Ongoing