Diversity Committee Annual Report to the President AY 03-04, Page 1 of 4
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT AY 03-04
LIST OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR AY 03-04
The purpose and function of this committee shall be: To develop and monitor a Chadron State College diversity plan. To assess and report to the President progress toward the goals included in the diversity plan.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS TOWARDS FULFILLING AY 03-04 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The committee compiled and drafted the annual CSC Diversity Plan: 2002-2003 Report. This report was presented to the Board of Trustees.
The committee sponsored or co-sponsored various events that promoted and incorporated Diversity initiatives into the programs and processes at CSC. These events and activities had, as a primary goal, the promotion of an understanding and appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism. Some of those events included:
•Continuation of an International Coffee Hour series which provided a forum for international students to share information about their culture with other students, faculty, and staff.
•Hispanic Heritage Month (International Coffee Hour/Dance) Celebration held on September 22, 2003, and featured the Los Guadalupanos dancers. Students, faculty, and staff attended the Hispanic Heritage celebration and dinner at the Pine Ridge Job Corps on October 11, 2003.
•Rotating window displays in the Eagle Pride Bookstore reflecting the different themes or celebrations of diversity on campus.
•Disability Awareness events included posters and an activity at each building entrance and stairs on October 28, 2003 to raise awareness and knowledge.
•Native American Heritage Month featured a powwow on November 8, 2003 by the White Buffalo Club, a display of Star Quilts in the Student Center, a display of clothing and artifacts in the library, a panel discussion in conjunction with Phi Alpha Theta, and a presentation and display of Red Cloud’s warrior shirt.
•Funded attendance of 1 sponsor and 2 students at the Heartland Latino Leadership Conference on November 6-7, 2003 in Omaha.
•Funded attendance of 2 sponsors and 5 students at the People of Color Conference in Lincoln on November 17-18, 2003.
•Coordinated the “Mix It Up at Lunch” event on November 18, 2003.
•Sponsored a webcast entitled “A Southern Town: Unknown Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement” on December 5, 2003.
•Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration was highlighted by speaker, Leon Williams, on January 22, 2004, Freedom Walk by the White Buffalo Club, distribution and signing of The Birmingham Pledge and Pledge for Nonviolence.
•African-American History month included poster displays across campus, a hip-hop skating party on February 11, 2004, and guest speaker, Vicki Harris, who presented on African American Cowboys and Settlers in Nebraska. Her presentation was in conjunction with the Nebraska Humanities Council.
•Promoted “Dialogue on Diversity” an NETV broadcast on February 16, 2004.
•Women's History Month activities included a Women’s Luncheon featuring speaker, Lillis Grassmick, on March 29, 2004, co-sponsored the Art Guild’s Women’s History Month celebration on March 16, 2004, and distributed women’s history information via campus e-mail.
•Funded attendance of a sponsor and students at the Denver powwow on March 19-21, 2004.
•Four Diversity Recognition Awards were presented to members of the faculty, professional staff, support staff and student on March 27, 2004.
•Asian Pacific Islander celebration on April 28, 2004, featured a presentation, in conjunction with Phi Alpha Theta, by Ottley Wright who discussed his native island Samoa. The month also showcased a window display at the bookstore.
•Supported the Pine Ridge Job Corps’ application to have Malcolm X inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.
LIST OF CONTINUING OR "IN PROGRESS" PROJECTS
This committee continues to refine, implement and promote the diversity plan. Campus reports of progress on activity targets for this academic year were due to Kara Vogt by the end of the spring semester for faculty and July 1, 2004 for all other departments.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A PROGRAM OF WORK FOR THE COMMITTEE FOR NEXT YEAR
Continued participation in the Title III Strategic Committee.
The committee recommends that we continue our focus to:
•Recruit diverse faculty, staff, and students.
•Foster partnerships between campus and Chadron community groups to promote diversity and encourage community building.
•Raise awareness of Diversity Committee activities and require follow-up presentations by conference attendees.
REVIEW THE CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE AND SUGGEST ANY NEEDED CHANGE(S)
The committee recommends that the charge be expanded to include mention of the activities that promote diversity awareness and appreciation. The following is a suggested statement for the charge:
“The purpose and function of this committee shall be to develop and monitor a diversity plan, to assess and report progress toward goals, and to implement activities that foster and promote diversity awareness and appreciation at Chadron State College.”
RECOMMENDATION ON POSSIBLE CHANGE(S) TO COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEMBERSHIP
Recommendations for members:
For AY 02-03, the committee membership totaled 25 members (8 faculty, 14 professional staff, 3 students). For AY 03-04, the committee membership totaled up to 19 members, at times, with 4 resignations and 2 additions throughout the academic year. The makeup of the membership included 5 faculty (1 resignation), 8 professional staff (1 resignation), 1 support staff, and 5 students (2 resignations). Participation from many members was less than satisfactory resulting in a heavy workload for myself and a few other members.
Therefore, I recommend that the total membership in this committee be increased so that the workload may be more evenly divided among the members. I also recommend that the number of student members be increased to 5 and support staff be increased to 2. Following are suggestions for committee members:
Faculty:Graduate Assistant:
Joel HyerJeff Wahl
Kathleen Kirsch
Yvonne Moody
Ottley Wright
Professional Staff:Students:
Cari AbsalonErica Burton
Jerry CassidayCory Headley
Frances GonzalezZandra Running Bear
Justin HaagAudra Sauser
Shellie JohnsAnthony Ybarra
LuAnn JohnsonInternational Student
Deena Kennell
Jill Mack
Amanda Nipp
Sarah Polak
Jill Reading
Laure Sinn
Kara Vogt
Multicultural Counselor
Support Staff:
Craig Conway
Carla Crawford
Trina Gutierrez
Committee Recommendations for co-chair appointments:
Starting in AY 99-00, the committee recommended the institution of an annually rotating co-chair, which position would serve with the Human Resources Director. As such the new co-chair will serve with Ms. Kara Vogt.
In the past, this individual has been nominated by the committee to serve as the co-chair for the next academic year. I recommend allowing the committee to forward nominations at its first meeting in Fall 2004.
REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER ATTENDANCE
In addition to scheduled events and activities, nine regularly scheduled meetings were held during the year: September 24, 2003; October 23, 2003; November 20, 2003; December 11, 2003; January 8, 2004; February 12, 2004; March 18, 2004; April 8, 2004; and April 29, 2004. This does not include a count of the numerous subcommittee meetings and activities.
Cari Absalon - 6 present
Crystal Bauer - 1 present
Jerry Cassiday - 9 present
Calvin Conroy - 1 present (appointed 1-15-04; resigned 4-24-04)
Laura Gaudet - 0 present
Tammy Glasscock - 0 present (resigned and replaced by Cory Headley)
Frances Gonzalez - 8 present
Barry Gore - 5 present (Military Obligations)
Cory Headley - 5 present
Joel Hyer - 8 present
Mike Leite - 1 present (resigned 10-13-03))
Yvonne Moody - 7 present
Katie Roberts - 0 present
Jenni Rodin - 3 present
Ruth Schreuder - 3 present
Laure Sinn - 9 present
Tebarek Teketel - 3 present
Kara Vogt - 9 present
Anna Young - 2 present (appointed 11-13-03; resigned March 2004)
Respectfully submitted,