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“Diversity & Inclusion in Illinois Higher Education”
Illinois Community College Trustees Association
March 14, 2008
Terry NunnDeputy Director, Diversity and Outreach
Illinois Board of Higher [email protected](217) 557-7377
Illinois Board of Higher EducationPolicy Statement – “Diversity”
Our Policy
The Illinois Board of Higher Education recognizes that student and faculty diversity enhances the education of all students and offers direct and indirect public benefits to our state and nation. Diverse learning environments positively affect students’ critical thinking skills, their civic commitment, and preparation for work in a global economy, among other benefits. The Illinois Board of Higher Education and its public colleges and universities are committed to making the utmost efforts, and using all legal means, to advance diversity in higher education.
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THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
Diversity & Inclusion - Part I
Diversity & Inclusion - Part II
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
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THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
Diversity & Inclusion - Part I
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Overview
• Examine data trends and comparisons in higher education– Review Enrollments (By Sector, Race & Gender)– Discuss Graduation Rate Data– Discuss Transfer Data– Review Full-time Faculty Data
• Discuss Policy Implications for Illinois Community College Trustees
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Co-Presenter
• Dr. Karen Hunter-AndersonVice President, Adult Education & Institutional Support, Illinois Community College Board, Springfield, Illinois
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Why Should We Discuss “Diversity & Inclusion” in IL Higher Ed?• “Live in a global society”
• “Necessary part of life”
• “Need different solutions to old problems”
• “Our educational competence depends on it”
• “Because it affects our bottom line”
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ENROLLMENTSIllinois Higher Education
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GRADUATION RATESIllinois Higher Education
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FACULTY DATAIllinois Higher Education
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TRANSFER DATAIllinois Higher Education
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Questions & Answers
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Diversity & Inclusion - Part II
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Overview
• Participants will examine various challenges and opportunities faced by colleges and universities regarding diversity and inclusion
• Panelists will discuss strategies that have been successfully implemented at institutions
• Participants will consider policy implications for Illinois Community College Trustees
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Panelists
• Dr. Larry Peterson, President, Shawnee Community College
• Dr. Kim Armstrong, Assistant Dean of Student Support Services, Black Hawk College
• Dr. Santos Rivera, Senior Executive Director, Affirmative Action and Institutional Outreach Initiatives, Northeastern Illinois University
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Focus Topics
• Dr. Larry Peterson - Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty and Staff
• Dr. Kim Armstrong – Successful Institutional Efforts for Inclusion / Diversity
• Dr. Santos Rivera – Supporting Successful Student Transfers
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Questions & Answers
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