2. Diversity & Why it Matters
Definition – Underrepresented Minority (URM)
Social & Cultural Benefits
Economic Benefits – Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
National Data on STEM PhD Attainment
Barriers to Advanced Education
Common Recruitment Practices
Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) Model
University Snapshot
Proposed Intervention & Limitations

3. will be a country without any clear racial or ethnic majority.
By 2050, America
will be a country without any clear racial or ethnic majority.
U.S. Census Bureau

4. URM Underrepresented Minority Students Black/African American
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
U.S. Office of Management & Budget

5. Benefits of Diversity Social Development Enriched Perspectives
Self-Awareness
Self-Confidence
Motivation
Cultural Awareness
Commitment to Equality
(Antonio, 2005; Chang, 1996 & 1999; Gurin, 1999; Milem, Chang & Antonio, 2005; Thompson, 2013)

6. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014)

7. STEM Economic Impacts of Diversity 35 %
Increased productivity & job performance
Financial Outcomes
Adaptation
Innovation
STEM
35 %
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Ethnically diverse
Top 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
8 out of 10 most wanted employee
20% more earnings
(Egan, 2001)

8. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Disparities in Degree Attainment
(National Science Foundation, 2012)

9. Barriers to Advanced Education
Environment
Socio-economic
Academic
Psychological
(Adelman, 2006; Hagedorn, Maxwell & Hampton, 2001;Linn & Harris, 2009; Wood & Williams, 2013, )

10. Common Recruitment Practices
URM Conferences (SACNAS & ABRCMS)
HBCU Relationships
Faculty Involvement & Rewards
Summer Programs & Campus Visits
Admissions Procedures
Campus Culture
(Arner & Yates, 1979; Griffin & Muniz, 2011; O’Rourke, 2008; Miller, 1986; Museus, 2014; Posselt, 2004; Saha et al., 2013; Swail, Redd, & Museus, 2014; Williams, Berger, & Mclendon, 214)

11. Culturally Engaging Campus Environments Model
(Museus, 2014)

12. CECE Model Cultural Relevance: Cultural Familiarity
Culturally Relevant Knowledge
Cultural Community Service
Cross-Cultural Engagement
Cultural Validation
Cultural Responsiveness:
Collectivist Orientation
Humanized Environments
Proactive Philosophies
Holistic Support
(Museus, 2014)

13. University Snapshot Demographics Public
MD, STEM PhD’s, Nursing, Dentistry & Pharmacy
1,700+ Faculty
3,000+ Students
PhD Program
7 STEM Departments
91 Current Students
6 URM
Recruitment Efforts
URM Conferences
HBCU Relationships
Faculty Involvement & Rewards
Summer Programs & Campus Visits
Admissions Procedures
Campus Culture

14. Proposed Intervention
AEC
Academic Enrichment Committee
Systemic Change
CECE Project
Survey, Analysis & Implementation
Culture of
Inclusion

15. Academic Enrichment Committee (AEC)
Not the solution, but the channel
Diversity Office, Program Director, Department Chairs, Administration, Faculty, Students & Staff
2 year terms
Transparency

16. Systemic Change Learning Community Broad Stakeholder Ownership
Systems View
Of Education
Evolve Mindsets
About Education
Understand the Systemic Change Process
Systems Design
Learning
Community

17. CECE Project Partnership
CECE Survey
Assessment
Analysis & Reporting
Goal Setting & Planning
Implementation
Evaluation & Modification

18. Culturally Engaging Campus Environment
Increased URM Matriculation & Retention
Greater STEM PhD Attainment
Individuals, Society & the Economy Benefit
America remains a leader in a globally competitive world

19. Limitations Failure to establish AEC Lack of commitment of members
Unable to engage stakeholders
Disagreement on appropriate Diversity Model
Inability to change mindset
Not accepted as a CECE Project Partner Institution
Lack of financial resources
Absence of continual assessment & modification

20. Thank
You

21. Diversity Action Plan Template
Department: Quantitative Bioscience & Biomedical Engineering
Indicator #1
Cultural Familiarity
GOAL: Campus spaces for students to connect with faculty, staff, and peers who understand their cultural backgrounds, identities and experiences.
TACTICS
METRICS
DESIRED OUTCOME
TIMELINE
Identify space on campus that can be dedicated for this purpose
Determine the financial resources needed to make the space comfortable
Identify individuals who may be interested in designing the space set up
Communicate to students that the space exists
A specific area is designated for URM student use
The annual budget includes dedicated funds to be used to design & furnish the space
Individuals from Logistics & Design create a development plan
Students are informed about the space using a variety of media
Students, faculty and community members will an identifiable space to connect with others who understand their backgrounds, identities and experiences
Summer Term 2016