Diversity Awards

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action & Diversity Awards
1999 Academic Affairs Recipient

The 1999 SVCAA Recognition Award was presented to the Graduate School of International Relations & Pacific Studies.

From the Dean and the faculty to the management and line employees, promoting diversity is a priority at IR/PS that has resulted in the promotion and retention of several staff members. IR/PS has been a leader in these efforts for many years, but their accomplishments this past year stood out within Academic Affairs. IR/PS managers deserve special recognition for their personal involvement.

Deborah Morrison, Assistant Dean
Marissa Gaucin, Director of Business Services
Kathy Waller, Dean for Student Services
Portia Bibb, Program Representative - Events and Alumni Relations
Gary Hoffman, Computer Professional

These and other examples are clear demonstration that good business practices translate into winning solutions for maintaining and enhancing a diverse and motivated group of employees. The positive efforts of a teamwork approach has resulted in successful staff recruitment, retention, development, and diversification efforts.

Award Criteria

Valuing diversity
Managing the dynamics of difference
Assessing one’s culture
Institutionalizing diversity
Adapting to diversity

Data that may be used by Academic Affairs to Assist with the Decision

Workforce Statistics
Diversity Education Training Participation
Mentor Program (Career Connection)
Staff Employment Internship Program
Hire-A-Youth Program
Participation on Campuswide Advisory Committees
Special Projects/Programs initiated by the Department/Unit
Poll of Division Deans and Academic Business Officers
Academic Affairs - Staff Affirmative Action Plan
Consultation with EEO/SAA Office
Nominations