Diwali Banquet, Indian theme “Festival of Lights”, Fall 2011
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Accomplishments
SMART Goals 2010
Highlights 2010–2013
1. To strengthen our workforce, we will affirmatively strive to increase and retain the diversity of the UW-Parkside faculty, staff, and administrators 2. To create a campus climate in which individuals are respectful, aware, and appreciative of inclusiveness and diversity 3. To improve retention from first to second year and to increase graduation rates for all underrepresented minority students and low income students 4. To increase the level of inclusivity underrepresented students across majors
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5. To increase the number of courses that infuse the principles of diversity/inclusiveness and universal design as outlined in the UW System Liberal Education Initiative
The university’s commitment was enhanced through the hiring of a Senior Diversity Officer to lead the university’s efforts to enhance and expand its programs and services that foster inclusiveness and diversity across campus. Through the new office created by the Senior Diversity Officer, the campus has a new diversity resource library, and a competitive program to identify and acknowledge the work of leaders who foster diversity on the campus. Entitled the IDEA (Inclusiveness, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability) champions, the award recognizes those individuals who dedicate themselves to making UW-Parkside a community where inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability are embraced, trusted and valued.
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