Strategic Priorities and Action Steps

EMBRACING DIVERSITY

Action steps
Highlighted steps will be addressed in 2002 and 2003. Other steps will be prioritized at the conclusion of Year 1 and remanded to Years 2, 3, and beyond.

1. Identify changes that need to be made in current programs, services and delivery systems to attract and retain diverse students.
   
2. Encourage the integration of global and/or multicultural perspectives into college programs and services.
   
3. Set objectives for yearly enrollment growth, including retention, for minorities and underserved communities, and provide supporting marketing and recruitment activities.
   
4. Improve the success of at-risk students through intervention and support strategies.
   
5. Develop a formal staff recruitment and retention program to ensure diversity in all employee groups.
   
6. Conduct long-term training programs for college employees on understanding diversity.