1. Baby It’s Cold Outside: Withstanding & Overcoming the Chilling Effects on Equity & Diversity Services in the Current Socio-Political Climate
University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee
Director of Equity & Diversity Services
Candidate
Presentation and Open Forum
Kimberly R. Jones, J.D.

2. Overview Defining Factors for Campus Climate and Culture
Mission, Vision, Values
Strategic Plan 2020
Executive Orders
Equity and Diversity Services Strategies: Now and in the Future

3. UWM Vital Stats People Programs & Departments
Student Body: Over 26,000
Total Countries: 89
Over 1/3 of students are people of color
Most diverse campus in the UW System
International Students: Over 1,500
Programs & Departments
Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs: 194
Numerous Internships Opportunities
Student Organizations: 300 +

4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
To promote justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems
Means different things to different people, including:
Must understand the underlying or root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Racial/ethnic/cultural groups
Title IX
Citizen status
Bias/Hate Reporting
Veteran/Military status
Inclusion
LBGTQ
Gender identity/expression
The degree to which diverse individuals are able ot participate fully in the decision- making processes within an organization, group, or society.
Age
Disability
National Origin/Immigration Status
While a truly inclusive group is necessarily diverse, a diverse group may or may not be inclusive.
Etc.
Equity
National Academy of Program Administrators, freedictionary.com; Benchmarking Diversity: A First Look at New York City Foundations and Nonprofits, Foundation Center, 2009.

6. UW System Mission Statement
The mission of this system is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities; scientific, professional, and technological expertise; and a sense of purpose.
Inherent in this mission are methods of instruction, research, extended education, and public service designed to educate people and improve human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth.
It does not require many words to speak the truth.—Chief Joseph, Nez Perce.

7. UWM Vision
We will be a top tier research university that is the best place to learn and work for students, faculty, and staff, and that is a leading driver for sustainable prosperity.
We will accomplish this through a commitment to excellence, powerful ideas, community and global engagement, and collaborative partnerships.

8. UWM Guiding Values
Innovation, leadership, and collaboration that fosters learning through education, scholarship and research, and public service.
Opportunities for open inquiry to support the positive transformation of individuals (students, faculty, and staff), institutions, and communities.
A caring, compassionate, and collegial community characterized by mutual respect and safety.
Diversity in all of its definitions, including who we are, how we think, and what we do.
Ethical behavior, based on integrity, accountability, and responsibility.
Transparent and inclusive decision making.
Stewardship of resources that promote sustainability, prosperity, and equity for all in the local and global communities.
Pride in our institution, our unique qualities, and our vital role.

9. UW-Milwaukee Strategic Plan 2020
Strategic Goals and Initiatives
Successful Students: Graduate highly educated individuals at all degree levels, from undergraduate to doctoral.
Research Excellence: Generate discoveries and scholarly outcomes that are recognized within the global research community and that have an impact on society, locally to globally.
Community Engagement: Deepen our positive impact in the city and region through community and business partnerships.
Inclusive and Innovative Culture: Foster a culture that embraces innovation, creativity and diverse perspectives within an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff and students.
UW-Milwaukee Strategic Plan 2020, pp November 2, 2014

10. Global Reach and Innovation
Top Tier Research University (Strategic Plan 2020)
Due to work of UWM community members, including faculty and students from some of the seven counties included in the January 25, 2017 & January 27, Executive Orders.
Over 1000 international students from 80 countries
Over 150 visiting scholars from 50 countries
Over 600 students studying abroad annually
Courses in over 20 world languages
Interdisciplinary degrees and certificates serving students in all schools and colleges
International Affairs programs reaching over 10,000 people each year

11. Performance Indicators Related to Outcomes: Inclusive and Innovative Culture
Diverse faculty, staff and students
Percentage of underrepresented individuals enrolled at UWM and employed by UWM; cross-cultural co-curricular programs.
Interdisciplinary research and education
Number of degrees awarded in interdisciplinary programs; number of projects, publications and funding level for interdisciplinary research
Support for innovation and entrepreneurial activities
Number and type of successful start-ups b faculty and staff, patents
Supporting infrastructure, including technology, of a top research university
Funding for high-performance computing, library acquisitions, and major equipment purchasing/upgrades; annual survey of researchers on campus business functions (travel, HR, purchasing)
Faculty, staff and student satisfaction and pride in the institution
Number of faculty, post-docs and research staff; retention of faculty and research staff; faculty and staff diversity
UW-Milwaukee Strategic Plan 2020, Appendix B, p. 23, November 2, 2014

12. Internationalization
Goal: Strengthening UWM’s academic profile and learning outcomes through internationalization of teaching, research, and campus community.
Purpose
“[T]o Strengthen UWM’s reputation as a globally- engaged top research university by impacting key components of university life…[ ].”
Expand international student enrollment
Providing on and off campus international learning experiences for UWM’s domestic student population.
UW-Milwaukee Strategic Plan 2020, p. 2 & Appendix C, p. 30, November 2, 2014

13. Climate of Inclusion Actions
Purpose: Enhance and infuse diversity (in all [of] its forms) throughout UWM’s environment, workforce, student (sic) body, programs, and activities.
Goal: To create an environment of inclusivity leading to increased openness, acceptance, and appreciation for diversity in ideas, people, and cultures.
Actions
Incorporate diversity principles and values to expand conceptual frameworks of knowledge and scholarship in programs.
Build a vibrant climate by promoting a culture of respect and inclusion through diverse programming.
Engage diverse communities as learning and training resources for our students, faculty, and staff.
Widely share accomplishments in diversity scholarship, and its innovative programs and experiences that foster diversity.
Increase Diversity of students, faculty, and staff.
Increase retention and upward mobility for employees who are members of underrepresented groups/populations.
UW-Milwaukee Strategic Plan 2020, p. 2 & Appendix C, pp , November 2, 2014

14. Nothing to See Here

15. Summary of Recent Executive Orders
Between January 20, 2017 and February 9, 2017, President Donald Trump released 10 Executive Orders to the American people.
Each of the Executive Orders have the potential of having various effects on individual citizens and entire groups of people and national interests.
The outcome of the publication of the orders and their subsequent execution has evoke anxiety, fear, unrest and anger from some individuals in the United States and across the globe.

16. https://youtu.be/cfFYvA5kDwA
Executive Order: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
pate/index.html
Revised Refugee Procedure
Refugees and Green Card Holders Detained or Sent Back to Country of Origin
Striking fear and anxiety into many.
Released January 27, 2017

17. Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements
Detained individuals apprehended on suspicion of violating Federal or State law, including Federal or State law, including Federal immigration law, pending further proceedings regarding those violations;- Sec. 2(b). Policy
Expedite determinations of apprehended individuals’ claims of eligibility to remain in the United States; --Sec. 2(c). Policy
Remove promptly those individuals whose legal claims to remain in the United States have been lawfully rejected, after any appropriate civil or criminal sanctions have been imposed[.] –Sec. 2(d). Policy
Released January 25, 2017

18. Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States
Summary: Although Federal immigration law provides a framework for Federal-State partnerships in enforcing our immigration laws to ensure the removal of aliens who have no right to be in the United States, the Federal Government has failed to discharge this basic sovereign responsibility.
We cannot faithfully execute the immigration laws of the United States if we exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement.
Policy:
Make use of all available systems and resources to ensure the efficient and faithful execution of the immigration laws of the united States.
Ensure that jurisdictions that fail to comply with applicable Federal law do not receive Federal funds, except as mandated by law;
Ensure that aliens ordered removed from the United States are promptly removed.
Released January 25, 2017

19. Proposed New Immigration Focused Executive Order
Projected for release this week.
The new order, according to a draft obtained by the Associated Press, would focus on the same seven countries — Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen —  but would only bar entry to those without a visa and who have never entered the United States before.
Unlike the original order, people from those countries who already have permanent U.S. residency (green cards) or visas would not face any restrictions. –USA Today

20. Snap Shot of the Nation’s Polarized Views
Time Magazine, Nothing to See Here, February 27/March 2, 2017 Double Issue.

21. Bundle Up: Equity and Diversity Strategic Planning In an Era/Time of Polarization
It has Already Begun
Chancellor’s Response—”Chancellor’s Update: UWM Welcomes and Supports All.” January 29, 2017.
Foundation Exists
Organizations
Allies/Stakeholders
Programming

22. “We All Belong Here.”
“UWM is and will continue to be a campus that welcomes and supports people of all races, religions, genders, countries of origin, sexual orientation and identities, and other statutes that add to the diversity of our community.”—Chancellor Mark Mone, January 29, Chancellor’s Update: UWM Welcomes and Supports All.
“Between individuals, as between nations, peace means respect for the rights of others.” –Benito Juarez, Zapoteca

23. Three Guiding Principles To Equity and Diversity Services Framework
Capacity Building
Education
Training
Accountability
Strategy
Functional Taskforces
Sustainability
Monitor
Evaluate

24. Building Capacity We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.—Albert Einstein
Transformative Capacity
Innovative Approach: Take the Top off of the Proverbial Box and then;
Bring in the Architects to Build and Expand the Structure
The Right People to Do The Work
Invest
Learn the Language of the Audience
Social Media
Technology
Bridge Building and Maintaining Relationships

25. Accountability Compliance/Wellness/Safety/Collabora tion Title IX
Discriminatory Conduct Policy (Including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault)
Title IX
Bias/Hate Reporting
Complaints and Investigations
Monitoring
Equal opportunities
Training
Prevention
Education
Counseling
Campus Climate Survey
Functional Taskforces

26. UWM Discriminatory Conduct Policy (Including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence)
“UWM is committed to building and maintaining a campus environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person, fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect, and encourages the members of its community to strive to reach their full potential.
UWM remains steadfastly committed to the principles of academic freedom and to the ideal that the “fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found” is the core feature of an institution of higher education.
This steadfast commitment requires an equally strong obligation to foster respect for the dignity and worth of each person.
Without this respect, the principles of academic freedom become meaningless.”
September 2016 (Revised).

27. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual Violence Prevention, Reporting, and Response
Identify barriers, challenges, and gaps in the prevention of, reporting of, and response to sexual violence, and develop recommendations for effectively addressing campus needs in these areas.
Continue to evaluate existing policies, practices, infrastructure, and culture to reduce incidents of sexual violence, while complying fully with Title IX, Clery Act, Campys SaVE Act, and other relevant federal/state/local/UWS and UWM regulations.
Foster both internal and external partnerships that create a coordinated response to sexual violence; promote a climate of safety and awareness; and monitor incidents of sexual violence for students, faculty, and staff.
Explore best practices, make recommendations, and propose a plan for the implementation of said recommendations to enhance support and services for victims and survivors, and engage stakeholders in accountability to, and assessment in, recommended areas.

28. Hate/Bias Reporting
“UWM prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation…”
“Any encouragement of others to discriminate, harass, or retaliate also violates this policy.”
Report:

29. Responses Forum/Talks Education/Training Act Wellness Accommodations
Formal & Informal
Education/Training
Micro-aggressions/Aggression
Violence
Act
Improve relations and campus climate
Wellness
Mental Health support
Stress Reduction
Coping Skills and Tools
Accommodations

30. Sustainability Shelter From the Storm
Resources
Human
Internal and External
Community
Relationship Building /Synergy
Capital/Development
Capital Campaign
Variable Visibility
Continue to Evolve/Develop New Tools
Monitor the Pulse of the Development
Campus Safe Spaces

31. Expansion & Growth Opportunities
Build on Top Tier Research University Status (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education)
Smart Expansion of Entrepreneurial Endeavors
Conferences
Cutting Edge Participation in the Technology and Research Markets
Development
Smart Programs
Measureable Outcomes
Innovation

32. Basic Investment Maintaining the Structure Stand by Mission and Values
Support
Attracting the Best and Brightest
Recruitment
Webinars
Conferences
Sponsorship and Collaboration
Assure Safety on Campus
Regular reports on campus safety
Continue to evaluate what makes people feel safe on campus: #UWMClimate

33. Diversified Investment
Reinforcing the Foundation
Create Transparent and Open Campus Dialogue
Community Relationships
Supporting educational programs and initiatives in Milwaukee County
MPS and MATC newly initiated program (M3)
Pre-College and Upward Bound
Incentives
Diversity, Tenure, Innovation, Promotion
Interdisciplinary Team/Collaboration
Develop Your Own Major
Community Stakeholders
Community Leadership Collaboration

34. Long Term Investment
LifeSaver initiative: Upholding UWM Values, Mission, Vision, and Policies
Campus Security Conversations
Continuity in Investigative Processes
Campus Climate Frequency
#UWMClimate
Campus Safe Spaces
Bolster Campus Activities and Diversity Programming
Retention Efforts
Mentoring
Common Ground Series
Develop critical pathways that seamlessly align with existing processes and structures
Development
Diverse Alum Relationships

35. Questions?

36. Thank You.