A Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State: 1998–2003

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN

The process that initiated development of this document began in 1994 when each college, administrative unit, and campus was mandated to prepare a diversity strategic plan to promote equity for its faculty, staff, and students. This document addresses continuing challenges that are common to many units and for which the efforts of individual units are insufficient to resolve. The specific challenges discussed herein are:

• Developing a Shared and Inclusive Understanding of Diversity
• Creating a Welcoming Campus Climate
• Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Student Body
• Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
• Developing a Curriculum That Supports the Goals of Our New General Education Plan
• Diversifying University Leadership and Management
• Coordinating Organizational Change to Support Our Diversity Goals