Plan 2008 Campus Best Practices

Welcome to the UW System Office of Academic Diversity and Development Plan 2008 Best Practices web page.

In March 2003, the 15 institutions across UW System reported on the diversity progress under Plan 2008: Educational Quality Through Racial and Ethnic Diversity—Phase I: 1999-2003.  Institutions were asked to identify from their perspective models which yielded exceptional outcomes.  The selection of Best Practices were based on a variety of measurements;

• Numeric and percent increases (no numeric enrollment targets were used),
• New dollars raised or institutional reallocations from existing programs
• Feedback from community or campus constituents was solicited to improve program
• Campus conducted evaluation and research (e.g. campus climate surveys, exit interviews)
• External consultants and independent assessment provided a non-partisan evaluation of programs
• Campus, regional, state or national awards were given for outstanding programs
• Increased accountability through the creation of new positions (e.g. Vice Chancellor for Campus Climate)
• Chairs, deans and administrators at the department and unit level were annually reviewed for progress in diversity
• Creation of unit level diversity plans (e.g Department of Chemistry develops department level diversity plan)
• Continuation of funding from external funding sources (e.g. TRIO grant renewal)
• Develop new collaborative partnerships (e.g. new partnerships with the business community, state agencies, or community based organizations)

For additional information on campus Best Practices, contact the Multicultural/Disadvantaged Coordinator for the respective campus at http://www.uwsa.edu/oadd/contact/index.htm#coordinators.