1. 2010-2015 Framework to Foster Diversity University Libraries Strategic Plan Forum

2. Agenda Dean Eaton’s Remarks Background on Framework and its process Review Challenges and Strategic Indicators Review University Libraries Goals and Strategies Discuss Opportunities for Action and Metrics

3. University Libraries Diversity Writing Group Jennifer McCauley, chair Robert Harris Joseph Fennewald Linda Klimczyk (Framework Only) Jeffrey Knapp Dan Mack (Framework Only) Cathy O’Connell Jacqueline Peagler

5. Institutional Viability and Vitality

7. New Approach to Planning and Assessment Seven challenges remain the same Assessment shifting towards macro-level progress rather than micro-level reporting Strategic plans should focus on Goals Strategies Expected Measureable Outcomes

8. Challenge 1: Developing a Shared and Inclusive Understanding of Diversity Strategic Indicators Evidence of the presence of a variety of communication strategies, including traditional and newer technologies, to disseminate accurate information and resources for diversity Evidence of the presence of specific programs and initiatives that target populations beyond Race/Ethnicity and Gender

9. Challenge 1: Developing a Shared and Inclusive Understanding of Diversity Goal 1: Encourage Dialog on the Meaning of Diversity Co-sponsor programming w/academic units Promote the Religion and Cultural Series Review and Revise the UL Diversity Definition Goal 2: Utilize Multiple Communication Formats to Share Diversity Information Expand the use of “Diversions” blog Encourage use of Delicious site Continue presence on Facebook Offer instructional sessions for people interested in these new technologies

10. Challenge 2: Creating a Welcoming Campus Climate Strategic Indicators University Faculty/Staff Survey "Acceptance of diversity in the workplace has improved on my campus in the past three years.” Penn State Pulse Student Surveys: Satisfaction; First Year Experience; and Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation “The University Park climate is supportive of students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.” National Survey of Student Engagement, Penn State Results

11. Challenge 2: Creating a Welcoming Campus Climate Goal 1: Foster a Climate of Civility and Respect Institutional Statement and Policy on Civility Build skill set to manage civility issues Transparency of civility activities and assessment Goal 2: Creation of the Knowledge Commons for the PSU Community Keep diversity challenges in mind during design and construction Consult with expert help in regards to accessibility, emerging technologies, etc Goal 3: Create a Positive Climate for Diversity within the Libraries Diversity Liasons for campus and branch locations Develop/co-sponsor event w/student groups Promote free access to physical and virtual spaces and services (accessibility)

12. Challenge 3: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Student Body Strategic Indicators Measures of Enrollment by Gender/Ethnicity in Ugrad, Grad, Masters, Doctoral, Adult Learners, etc. Student Aid Data Colleges and campuses are encouraged to report disaggregated data on student majors, shifts between majors, and grade-point average.

13. Challenge 3: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Student Body Goal 1: Collaborate with PSU Community Articulate diversity efforts broadly Promote programs like Fast-Start and Upward Bound Math and Science Expand programs for adult and intl students Support underprivileged through laptop circulation

14. Challenge 4: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce Strategic Indicators Gender and Ethnicity Breakdowns for: Full-time Faculty Full-time Exempt Staff Full-time Nonexempt Staff Full-time Technical Service Faculty Turnover Rates Tenure Success Rates

15. Challenge 4: Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce Goal 1: Recruit, Develop, and Retain Talented and Diverse Faculty and Staff Review expertise and skills needed by Libraries; Revise positions, recruitment methods, training, and reward systems Enhance faculty and create staff mentoring programs Revise New Hire Orientation Program Support innovative teaching methods Devise methods for recruiting underrepresented groups for student positions Hire Power training availability to search committees Collaborate w/academic unit in hiring, e.g. President’s Opportunity Fund Goal 2: Promote Library Related Career Paths Assess benefits of a residency program for minority faculty members Offer mentor workshops for current work/study students to inform them about the field

16. Challenge 5: Developing a Curriculum that Fosters Intercultural and International Strategic Indicators Courses certified by the University Faculty Senate as Meeting the United States Cultures (US) and International Cultures (IL) or “US;IL” requirement Number of permanent courses Number of one semester course offerings Participation in study abroad

17. Challenge 5: Developing a Curriculum that Fosters Intercultural and International Goal 1: Foster Liaison Relationships w/Academic Units Contribute to diversity curricula at PSU Track and assess acquisition of diversity-related materials Commit funds for diversity-related materials Encourage and recognize selectors purchasing multicultural materials Goal 2: Publicize Specialized Diversity Collections to the PSU Community Publish bulletins highlighting diversity collection purchases Create web resources on diversity topics w/link to Libraries’ resources Collaborate w/subject specialists to highlight collections Develop instructional modules to support and promote collections

18. Challenge 5: Developing a Curriculum that Fosters Intercultural and International Goal 3: Evaluate and Strengthen Collections to Support Needs of PSU Community Assess library collections and instructions in regards to General Education courses with a U.S. or Intl Culture requirement Design services and resources to accommodate various learning styles and skill levels Develop instructional materials and training for instructors focused on how to incorporate multicultural and diverse learning styles into instruction Actively incorporate research examples that showcase diversity-related issues Review guides, handouts and examples to determine the use of diversity Create guides and brochures in languages (e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, etc) Adopt best practices for librarian interested in incorporating diversity perspectives into instruction

19. Challenge 6: Diversifying University Libraries Leadership and Management Strategic Indicators Gender and Ethnicity Breakdowns for: Executives, Administrators, Academic Administrators Composition of University Faculty Senate (also broken down by age) Composition of Board of Trustees Faculty/Staff Survey: My department/unit provides visible leadership to foster diversity

20. Challenge 6: Diversifying University Libraries Leadership and Management Goal 1: Provide Diversity Training for Leadership Positions Develop a syllabus for training based on climate issues (ex: Mastering Supervision) Encourage attendance of diversity/civility programs Incorporate civility concepts into Upward Feedback Goal 2: Mentor Personnel from Underrepresented Groups for Leadership Opportunities Encourage leadership to mentor personnel from diverse backgrounds Annually review Libraries task forces’ and committees’ composition Build diverse candidate pools when vacancies occur

21. Challenge 7: Coordinating Organizational Change to Support Our Diversity Goals Strategic Indicators Strong relationship between diversity planning and general strategic planning Institutionalized enhancements to the diversity strategic planning process and resources Presence of structures to ensure that issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity are represented at the highest levels of administrative decision making

22. Challenge 7: Coordinating Organizational Change to Support Our Diversity Goals Goal 1: Grow Partnerships with PSU Community Identify joint projects w/Multicultural Center, Student Support Services, Office for Disability Services, etc. Increase collaborative efforts in regards to diversity-related events and programs Goal 2: Promote Free Expression of Ideas to Foster Diversity Promote the Civility Team and other initiatives emerging from assessment Encourage the discussion and understanding of a culture of respect Encourage diversity focused tactics on subunit tactical plans

24. Send to: diversity_core@psulias.psu.edu

25. Deadline: Nov. 2