STATE COUNCIL ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 2018 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award Introduction The State Council on Affirmative Action (SCAA) announces the 18th Annual Diversity Award program for 2018. The Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award recognizes exceptional efforts made by University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Technical College campuses for their recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and faculty workforce as evidenced by data showing improved outcomes. The Council established the diversity award program in 2000 to recognize the achievements of outstanding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices among state agencies, the University of Wisconsin System institutions and colleges of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute, chapter 230.46, the Council advises the Division of Personnel Management’s Administrator on the progress of affirmative action programs throughout the Wisconsin civil service system. The Council also seeks compliance with state and federal regulations and recommends improvements in the state's affirmative action efforts as an employer. Eligibility Technical Colleges and University of Wisconsin system campuses are welcome to apply through a nomination process. To be considered, colleges and universities must have implemented a program or initiative no later than January 1, 2018, and continued the program to the present time. Please select a single program for award rather than an array of programs or initiatives. You may submit a previously nominated program only if significant changes have been implemented since its earlier submission. Application and Selection Criteria The Council will accept applications for the 2018 diversity award until (An Friday, August 31, 2018. electronic copy is acceptable, provided a signed copy is also received.) In the selection process, the Council will review the Bureau of Equity and Inclusion’s workforce reports for the previous fiscal years, and the submitted university applications. Applications submitted to the Council for consideration must include: A letter from the university chancellor or college president to the State Council on Affirmative Action. The letter and the description of the initiative should be no more than three double-spaced, typed pages. The rationale for developing or undertaking the program or initiative. A description of the program or initiative; highlighting the impact of diversity and inclusion best practices in programming implemented by universities and colleges improving opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. Information demonstrates the college’s or university’s efforts and achievement, which addresses the following selection criteria:
STATE COUNCIL ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 2018 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award Introduction The State Council on Affirmative Action (SCAA) announces the 18th Annual Diversity Award program for 2018. The Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award recognizes exceptional efforts made by University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Technical College campuses for their recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and faculty workforce as evidenced by data showing improved outcomes. The Council established the diversity award program in 2000 to recognize the achievements of outstanding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices among state agencies, the University of Wisconsin System institutions and colleges of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute, chapter 230.46, the Council advises the Division of Personnel Management’s Administrator on the progress of affirmative action programs throughout the Wisconsin civil service system. The Council also seeks compliance with state and federal regulations and recommends improvements in the state's affirmative action efforts as an employer. Eligibility Technical Colleges and University of Wisconsin system campuses are welcome to apply through a process. To be considered, colleges and universities must have implemented a program or initiative no later than January 1, 2018, and continued the program to the present time. Please select a single program for award nomination rather than an array of programs or initiatives. You may submit a previously nominated program only if significant changes have been implemented since its earlier submission. Application and Selection Criteria The Council will accept applications for the 2018 diversity award until Friday, August 31, 2018. (An electronic copy is acceptable, provided a signed copy is also received.) In the selection process, the Council will review the Bureau of Equity and Inclusion’s workforce reports for the previous fiscal years, and the submitted university applications. Applications submitted to the Council for consideration must include: A letter from the university chancellor or college president to the State Council on Affirmative Action. The letter and the description of the initiative should be no more than three double-spaced, typed pages. The rationale for developing or undertaking the program or initiative. A description of the program or initiative; highlighting the impact of diversity and inclusion best practices in programming implemented by universities and colleges improving opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. Information demonstrates the college’s or university’s efforts and achievement, which addresses the following selection criteria:
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