DEI
Annual Report
L AW R E N C E T EC H N O LO G I C A L U N I V E R S I T Y
a future we can be proud of
Message from the Director Dear LTU Community, I’m honored to share with you the inaugural annual report for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). This annual report serves as a reflection for the initiatives and partnerships that we have spearheaded over the course of the past year, programming that has been produced and shines a light on our progress toward a more equitable, accessible and inclusive campus environment. Our goal for this report is to share a glimpse of the work done over the course of the year so that we can continue our initiatives and reach out to those who have not yet been touched by what ODEI does for our campus. The year 2020 was a societal lightning rod, with 2021 picking up where the previous year left off. We found ourselves dealing with a continued global pandemic, that revealed not only stark inequities in healthcare and education but also widening economic gaps and the loss of public trust in our most valued institutions. In our critically fragile state, communities have asked the all-encompassing question, “How did we arrive here?” Systemic injustice forced challenging conversations on race, democracy, gender, voting rights and basic human safety and needs, as well as a debate about who gets to fully live the creed of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” as described in the Declaration of Independence. The reconciliation of a complex, controversial history has made many of us, in our own emotional upheaval, turn the mirror around to take a look at ourselves and ask where we fit into this history. Since the creation of the office in late 2020, we have sought to improve the campus climate through training and programming and by allocating resources to support our students, staff, faculty, and community members. Even in this new wave of protest and activism, we are fired up with a renewed energy focused on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future that we can be proud of. Taking on this work is not something that I take lightly. My commitment to our campus is all about creating sustainable change in the recognition that our different dimensions of privilege are both powerful and come with great responsibility, to do the most good with the time, energy, and resources that we are given. We welcome your input, feedback, and continued support and engagement in this work. We are all important in the pouring and setting of a strong foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion for Lawrence Technological University. With gratitude, Caryn Reed-Hendon, PhD Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Effectively addressing DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in the workplace and on college and university campuses remains an ongoing challenge within our society. In order to address these issues effectively, it is essential that high-level thinkers are leading the way, with empathy and compassion for everyone. In 2019, Dr. Maria Vaz, then vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of physics at Lawrence Technological University, established the LTU DEI Task Force to address DEI on the Lawrence Tech campus. We were honored when Dr. Vaz asked us to serve in this capacity on behalf of the LTU community. The task force includes amazing faculty, staff and students, who truly embody LTU’s motto of theory and practice. As co-chairs of the task force, we oversaw the formation of the 2020 DEI report that would drive the future of the mission to embrace DEI at Lawrence Tech. In the 2020 report, the task force made several key recommendations, including to hire a full-time director of DEI and establish the LTU Office of DEI (ODEI). We were thrilled when Dr. Caryn Reed-Hendon joined LTU in October 2020 to serve as director of ODEI. Under the leadership of Dr. Reed-Hendon, the task force transitioned to the LTU DEI Advisory Council and is working closely with her team, which includes Eula Muckleroy, program coordinator within ODEI. Dr. Reed-Hendon is a high-level thinker and compassionate leader who has already made tremendous strides on the LTU campus during her time here. We look forward to collaborating with her team to continue the progress on the campus of Lawrence Technological University. Dr. Sibrina Collins and Amy Figot Co-chairs, LTU’s DEI Advisory Council
Dr. Sibrina Collins
Amy Figot
making strides
Message from DEI Council
Inclusive Excellence Scorecard The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to foster and cultivate a culture of belonging and engagement through programming, research, resources, and courageous dialogue. LTU’s mission, vision and values embrace the global perspective, theory and practice, and character and integrity, strong tenets supporting our community to be solution-focused on issues of social justice, equity and access. The ODEI Inclusive Excellence scorecard was developed to measure impact over the course of the 2020-21 academic year. The scorecard measures access and equity, curriculum and learning access, institutional climate, and retention and achievement.
Access and Equity
• Launched a DEI website and social media presence including student support information, ODEI contact information, leadership statements to DEI, and community resources • Updated human resources policy on prohibited discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct and worked with HR to create an updated web page for reporting Title IX violations. • ODEI personnel, Dean of Students, and other Student Affairs personnel completed Title IX training
Curriculum and Learning Access
• Collaborated with the Library, Student Government and the Black Student Union to hold monthly campus-wide reads exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and racism, feminism, and social justice • Developed and implemented DEI training for the residential housing staff • Joined MICU’s inaugural DEI Task Force • Joined the Lower Midwest NADOHE chapter • Collaborated with the IE-CRE team on related DEI discussions • Created a robust training and assessment area on the ODEI website
Institutional Climate • • • • •
Established the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Created new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position Established our new Land Acknowledgement Statement Developed and implemented campus-wide programming committed to social justice Facilitated the DEI Task Force meetings to reestablish the group as the DEI Advisory Council, showing permanency of the commitment to creating a welcoming, supportive, and connected campus community and culture
Retention and Achievement:
• Created an ad hoc committee to work on faculty recruitment strategies for a diverse faculty • Coordinated with Marketing and Public Affairs and other invested colleges in the University to enhance communication for high school student focused recruitment with Junior Achievement of SE Michigan • Established the Dr. Maria Vaz Beacon Award for Women’s History Month • Coordinated the John Petty Community Champion Award for Black History Month
Faculty Composition As of December 2020
T O TA L FA C U LT Y M E M B E R S
328 C L A S S I F I C AT I O N
6.1% (20)
Full-time academic administration
31.7% (104) Full-time faculty
62.2% (204) Part-time adjunct
YEARS OF SERVICE Our faculty are long-standing members of the LTU community. Years of service range from 0.3 (recently hired) to 56. Years in their current roles range from 0.3 to 38.3.
9.36
average years at LTU
6.8
average years in current role
C I T I Z E N S H I P S TAT U S
80.5% (264) US Citizen
7.9% (26)
Permanent Resident Visa
2.7% (9)
Student Visa
6.4% (21)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
2.4% (8) Unknown
RANK
4.6% (15) Professor
12.8% (42)
Assistant Professor
11.6% (38)
Associate Professor
11.6% (38) Lecturer
14.6% (48) Other
44.8% (147) No response
TERMINAL DEGREES The types of terminal degrees earned vary by college. Overall, the credentials of our faculty range from Associate of Applied Science to doctorate degrees. Dual-earned degrees were not counted for the purpose of this report.
PhD 150 DBA 1 MBA 9 BS 19 MArch 8 MFA 10 MSN 2 MET 1 BGS 1 BFA 3 MSA 1 DNP 3 SMS 1
Faculty Breakdown by Classification
F U L L-T I M E A C A D E M I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
20
full-time academic administrators
YEARS OF SERVICE The following information breaks down the statistics according to classification and college — Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and IT, and Engineering.
19.045
average years at LTU
11.685
average years in current role
CO LLEG E
50% (10) Engineering
20% (4)
Architecture and Design
30% (6)
Arts and Sciences
RANK
TERMINAL DEGREES
55% (11)
Associate Professor
20% (6) Professor
10% (2)
The types of terminal degrees earned vary in the faculty administration area. Overall, the credentials of our faculty range from Bachelor of Science to doctorate degrees.
PhD 14
Lecturer
MA 1
5% (1)
BS 1
Other
C I T I Z E N S H I P S TAT U S
70% (14) US Citizen
20% (2)
Permanent Resident Visa
10% (4)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
MArch 2 DNP 1 MSarchS 1
F U L L-T I M E FA C U LT Y
104
C I T I Z E N S H I P S TAT U S
61.5% (64)
full-time faculty
U.S. Citizen
13.5% (14)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
YEARS OF SERVICE
11.1
11.5% (12)
average years at LTU
Permanent Resident Visa
8.82
average years in current role
7.7% (11)
Student Visa
5.8% (8)
CO LLEG E
Unknown
40.4% (42)
Arts and Sciences
27.9% (29) Engineering
21.2% (22) Architecture and Design
10.6% (11) Business and IT
RANK
40.4% (42)
Assistant Professor
27.9% (29) Lecturer
23.1% (24)
Associate Professor
8.7% (9) Professor
TERMINAL DEGREES CoAD
66.7% (14)
CoBIT
45.5% (5)
U.S. Citizen
9.5% (2)
U.S. Citizen
27.3% (3)
Permanent Resident Visa
Student Visa
9.5% (2)
18.2% (2)
Student Visa
9.5% (2)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
4.8% (1)
9.1% (1)
Unknown
Permanent Resident Visa
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
CoAS
66.7% (28)
CoE
73.9% (17) U.S. Citizen
U.S. Citizen
13% (3)
19% (8)
Unknown
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
8.7% (2)
Student Visa
9.5% (2)
4.8% (1)
Permanent Resident Visa
2.4% (1)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
2.4% (1)
Unknown
Student Visa
4.3% (1)
Unknown
PhD 75
CoAD
MBA 1 MFA 3 MArch 5 MA 4 MS 10
CoAS
MSN 1
MS 8
BFA 1
MSN 1
BS 3
CoE CoBIT (11)
45.5% (10)
45.5% (5)
22.7% (5)
27.3% (3)
18.2% (4)
18.2% (2)
13.6% (3)
9.1% (1)
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Professor
Lecturer
Associate Professor
Professor
CoAS (42)
Lecturer
CoE (29)
42.9% (18)
41.4% (12)
42.9% (18)
34.5% (10)
11.9% (5)
13.8% (4)
2.3% (1)
10.3% (3)
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Associate Professor Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor Lecturer
Professor
PhD 31 MA 2
CoBIT
CoAD (22)
PhD 5 MBA 1 MFA 3 MArch 5 MA 2 MS 2 BFA 1 BS 3
PhD 11
PhD 28
PA R T-T I M E FA C U LT Y
204
C O L L E G E / D E PA R T M E N T part-time faculty
YEARS OF SERVICE
7.5
average years at LTU
5.3
average years in current role
44.6% (91)
C I T I Z E N S H I P S TAT U S Not counted in this area are the seven individuals who are not a part of any academic unit, for a total of 197.
Arts and Sciences
88.8% (175)
21.1% (43)
U.S. Citizen
Architecture and Design
7.1% (14)
Permanent Resident Visa
21.1% (43) Engineering
2.5% (5)
6.9% (14)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
Business and IT
2.9% (6) E-learning
1% (2)
Unknown
2.5% (5)
Enrollment Management
0.5% (1)
Student Visa
0.45% (1)
Academic Achievement
0.45% (1)
Research General
RANK
72.1% (147) No Repsonse
23% (47) Lecturer
1.5% (3)
Associate Professor
TERMINAL DEGREES CoAD CoAD
PhD 61 88.4% (38)
CoBIT
DBA 1
U.S. Citizen
4.7% (2)
Permanent Resident Visa
100% (3)
4.7% (2)
U.S. Citizen
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
2.2% (1)
CoE
92.3% (84) U.S. Citizen
5.5% (5)
Permanent Resident Visa
2.2% (2) Unknown
MS 45 BS 15
Student Visa
CoAS
MBA 8
76.7% (33) U.S. Citizen
16.3% (7) Permanent Resident Visa
7% (3)
No Permanent Resident or Student Visa
MA 32
CoAS
MArch 1 MFA 7 MSN 1 MET 1 BGS 1 BFA 2 MSA 1
CoBIT
DNP 2 CoE
PhD 2 MS 3 BS 7 MA 12 MArch 1 MFA 6 BFA 5 MSE 1 PhD 33 DNP 2 MSN 1 MS 25 BS 5 MA 18 MSA 1 BFA 1 BGS 1 MET 1 MFA 1 MSE 1 PhD 6 DBA 1 MBA 7 PhD 20 MS 18 BS 2 MA 2 Cert 1
Demographics and Projections
U N D E R G R A D U AT E
2356 undergradute students
GENDER 32.5%
67.5%
(765)
(1591) Male
Female
Below is a representation of the demographic data of LTU’s faculty, staff, and students. The student data collected is gathered from the Fall 2021 Common Data Set (CDS) report gathered among students enrolled in Summer and Fall terms of 2021. Previous DEI goals and targets were determined by former provost Dr. Maria Vaz in consultation with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force (now known as the LTU DEI Advisory Council). Additional conversations will be held with LTU president, Dr. Tarek Sobh, and a newly appointed provost regarding new DEI goals and targets for the LTU campus.
R ACE /E T HNICI T Y
20.4% (481) Unknown
53.3% (1256) White (including Middle Eastern)
9.6% (227)
Black or African American (including Africa and the Caribbean)
8.3% (195) Nonresident
3.5% (82) Hispanic
0.1% (2)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (original peoples)
2.5% (59)
Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines)
2.1% (49)
Two or more races
0.2% (5)
American Indian or Alaskan Native (original peoples of the U.S.)
G R A D U AT E
599 gradute students
Student Orgs with DEI in mind GENDER
Student Government
32.4%
67.6%
(194)
(405) Male
Female
Brianna Staton Sydney Ross JaJuan Jones Juliana Azzi Michael Polulak Nathan Staple
President Vice President Parliamentarian Vice President of Finance Vice President of Public Relations Vice President of Programming
Association of Indian Students (AIS) Cynthia Simpson, advisor
Black Students Union (BSU) Ty Faulkner, advisor
Crusade for Christ (CRU) Glen Bauer, advisor
R ACE /E T HNICI T Y
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jeanean Bryant, advisor
Hillel, Jewish Student Organization
55.6% (333) White (including Middle Eastern)
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
8% (48)
National Organization Of Minority Architecture Students
Nonresident
Black or African American (including Africa and the Caribbean)
4.3% (26)
Asian (including Indian subcontinent and Philippines)
0.2% (1)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (original peoples)
Matthew Cole, advisor
23.2% (139)
4.0% (24) Hispanic
3.3% (20) Unknown
1.3% (8)
Two or more races
Cynthia Simpson, advisor
Edward Orlowski, advisor
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Eula Muckleroy, advisor
Reaching Out to Christ our King (ROCK) Vernon Fernandez, advisor
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Lisa Anneberg, advisor
LTU Veterans not currently active Radices Colesco Club not currently active OUT! At LTU with Friends not currently active Students interested in creating cultural and social organizations can do so through the Office of Student Life.
Programming Black History Month 2021 programming introduced our DEI Artist-In-Residence, Emmy® award winning producer and multi-faceted artist Mike Ellison to our campus community. With his signature “Edutainment” approach and several direct ties to metro Detroit, Ellison has directed conversations through culture, community and creative arts designed to inform, inspire and unite inclusive audiences. His work explores themes related to freedom, equality, and democracy.
Hadassah GreenSky
Mike Ellison
Women’s History Month 2021 programming was a success. We welcomed Dr. Renee Horton, the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in Material Science with a Physics concentration from the University of Alabama, hosted a faculty panel discussion for the documentary “Picture a Scientist” with SWE, SPS, and IEEE, partnered with Kappa Beta Gamma for “Promising Young Woman” movie and discussion, and co-hosted with Student Government the book club reading “How Women Rise” by Sally Helgeson.
Partnerships This year, we virtually celebrated the late LTU Trustee John G. Petty with the third annual John Petty Community Champion award. Dr. Sibrina Collins, Founding Executive Director of the Marburger STEM Center, was selected as the 2021 awardee for her groundbreaking work in STEM programming and groundbreaking storytelling initiatives to advance racial equity in STEM education. The Maria Vaz Beacon Award was created and dedicated to Dr. Maria Vaz, retired vice president of academic affairs and provost and professor of physics at Lawrence Technological University. The Award honors and recognizes an employee who has contributed to the advancement of women at Lawrence Technological University and in STEAM through distinguished leadership, scholarship, advocacy, mentoring, program development or other activities.
ODEI has developed a community partnership with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan and is participating in JA Inspire, a virtual outreach event that engages 8-12 grade students in SE Michigan and up the I-75 corridor. Thank you to our multiple partners in Marketing and Public Affairs, CoAS and CoBIT for helping us create an interactive booth to highlight our programs in Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, Nursing, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science, Data Science, DECA, Physician Assistant Studies, and Math Competitions. With grants funded by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s King-Chavez-Parks Select Student Support Services (4S) Initiative, LTU provides additional resources to targeted students who are academically and/or economically disadvantaged.
Margaret Glembocki, assistant professor of nursing has partnered with ODEI and HAVEN of Oakland County to bring their leadership program to our student population. The immersive program addresses diversity, gender-based violence, and the stereotypes of society and creates a space for student advocacy against gender-based and dating violence. ODEI worked with the IE-CRE and the Office of Student Life for co-curricular activities and faculty development to deepen DEI understanding. ODEI also worked with the Idea Factory for future symposium/colloquia programming.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to foster and cultivate a culture of belonging and engagement through programming, research, resources, and courageous dialogue.
Eula Muckleroy emucklero@ltu.edu Codi McPeek cmcpeek@ltu.edu Caryn Reed-Hendon, PhD creedhend@ltu.edu
LTU's Mission, Vision, Values, and Cause MISSION To develop innovative and agile leaders through a student-centric learning environment and applied research embracing theory and practice. VISION To be recognized for transformative STEM and Design education that develops leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and global perspective.
VA L U E S Theory and Practice Character and Integrity Teamwork and Trust Student-focused and Caring C AUSE The intellectual development and transformation of our students into critical thinkers, leaders, and lifelong learners.
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