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

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

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

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)

(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014)

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)

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

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

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)

Culturally Engaging Campus Environments Model (Museus, 2014)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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