NCSU CALS Diversity Programs -Diversity Council_Working Groups


Working Groups

Diversity Data and Trends

Chair(s):  Dr. Steve Lilley, Dr. Bill Grant, Dr. Lisa Guion

This working group will access and interpret data that provides information on key indicators of diversity within CALS which includes, but is not limited to, the demographic composition of undergraduate and graduate students; performance, persistence and  graduation data; demographic composition of faculty and staff; etc.

Under-Represented Faculty Recruitment, Retention and Success

Chair(s): Dr. Sylvia Blankenship and Dr. Lisa Guion
Faculty diversification contributes directly to educational quality. A diverse faculty means better educational outcomes for all students. To serve current and future student populations, multiple and diverse perspectives are needed at every level of college teaching, research and governance. The more diverse college and university faculty are, the more likely it is that all students will be exposed to a wider range of scholarly perspectives and to ideas drawn from a variety of life experiences.” (Turner,C.S.V. ,2002). Therefore, this working group will provide advice and guidance on strategies to recruit, hire and retain faculty from under-represented groups.

Under-Represented Student Recruitment, Access, Retention and Success

Chair(s):  Dr. Bill Grant, Dr. Gerry Luginbuhl,  Dr. Lisa Guion

"Colleges with strong diversity populations positively benefit both minority and majority students by fostering stronger intercultural relationships and stimulating academic growth." (Smith, D.G. et. al. (1997). Thus, this working group will provide advice and guidance on strategies to recruit, retain and graduate students from under-represented groups.

Subcommittee 1: Preparing for the Agriculture and Life Sciences (PALS) middle school project (Members: Dr. Lisa Guion, Dr. Mitzi Downing, Dr. Andrea Cardinal, Dr. Gerry Luginbuhl, Dr. Betty Gardner)

Subcommittee 2: Creating Awareness of Agriculture and Life Sciences Disciplines, Degree Programs and Discoveries (CAALS 3-D) program with underrepresented males from the NC School of Science and Mathematics (Members: Dr. Lisa Guion, Dr. Edgar Oviedo, Dr. Jose Bruno-Barcena)

Subcommittee 3: Summer Research Experiences for Underrepresented Undergraduate Students (Members: Dr. Wendy Boss, Dr. Lisa Guion, Dr. Scott McCulloch, Dr. Cynthia Hemenway)

Subcommittee 4: Dean’s Graduate Research Assistantships for underrepresented graduate students planning and implementation (Members: Dr. Lisa Guion, Sylvia Blankenship, Jose Bruno-Barcena, Dr. Sophia Kathariou, Dr. Mari Chinn)

Subcommittee 5: Dean’s Graduate Research Assistantships Selection Committee (Members: All Diversity Council members)

Subcommittee 6: Bone Scholarship Selection Committee (Members: All Diversity Council members)

Enrichment of Curricula, Instruction, Program Development and Delivery

Chair(s): Dr. Gerry Luginbuhl, Dr. Lisa Guion

The classroom environment is an especially important space for diversity to thrive. "Research has demonstrated the positive impact that a classroom engaged with diversity has on student outcomes, particularly when faculty, course content, and pedagogy are considered in conjunction with the compositional diversity of the students." (Milem, J.F., Chang, M.J., & Antonio, A.L., 2005). Therefore this working group will provide advice and guidance to efforts aimed at increasing diversity in the content, and instructional delivery methods of courses, programs and other learning events.

Climate for Diversity

Chair(s): Dr. Lisa Guion

"Campus climate includes the culture, decisions, practices, policies and behaviors that, taken together, constitute the working and learning environment. Such a climate is everyone's responsibility, and includes fostering a climate of civility and respect for others, elimination of discrimination, and providing easy access to redress, if needed." (NCSU Diversity Strategic Plan, 2007). The campus climate is a critical factor in the effectiveness and success of diversity efforts. Thus, this working group will provide advice and guidance on strategies to enhance the climate within CALS.

Subcommittee 1: Opening Doors (Members: Dr. Lisa Guion, Dr. Sylvia Blankenship, Ms. Sheri Schwab)

Subcommittee 2: Extension Diversity Catalyst Team (Members: Dr. Lisa Guion, Ms. Chiquita McAllister, and several County Extension Agents- Please see Diversity Catalyst Team website for full listing.)
 

Recognition and Accountability for Diversity

Chair(s): Ms. Sheri L. Schwab, Dr. Lisa Guion

This working group will focus on developing mechanisms to recognize individuals or teams that make significant contributions towards making CALS a more diverse and inclusive community. Similarly, the group will provide advice and guidance on evaluation and accountability measures to assess the overall effectiveness of the CALS Diversity Initiative.
References:
Milem, J.F., Chang, M.J., & Antonio, A.L. (2005). Making diversity Work on campus: A research-based perspective.

Washington, DC: Association of American College and Universities (AACU).

Smith, D.G. et. al. (1997). Diversity works: The emerging picture of how students benefit. Washington, DC: AACU.

Turner, C.S.V. (2002). Diversifying the faculty. Washington, DC: AACU.

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