Diversity Quality Management Board

Mission:

To design, develop and implement programs and practices which promote the understanding, acceptance and appreciation of differences and similarities between individuals in the Office of Physical Plant

Vision:

• OPP will be an environment where all employees feel welcomed and challenged and will be known for accepting and cultivating the diversity of our employees
• OPP will have a reputation for effectively dealing with customers of all backgrounds and cultures

Sponsor:

Executive Steering Group

Members:

• Deb Blythe, Leader
• Nate Black
• Terri Parker
• Doug Donovan
• Mi A Kim
• Kate Lumley-Sapanski
• Mary Readly
• Susan Rutan

Definition:

DIVERSITY IS the differences between people which make us unique

Constraints/Resources:

No additional external resources will be available

Review & Evaluation:

Quarterly briefing to ESG

Desired Completion Date:

Actions are continuous

Action Plan:

The Diversity QMB plans to pursue the following list of actions for fiscal year 2004-2005:

• Arrange a "Straight Talk" session for supervisors
• Provide sessions for all OPP employees on "White Men as Full Diversity Partners"
• Develop specific SRDP guidance for the Diversity component
• Conduct focus group on "How and Why we should Diversify"
• Continue to focus on minority recruitment in entry level staff and apprentice positions
• Develop and implement a multi-year intern plan
• Interview our current diverse employees
• Conduct focus group to examine retention issues
• Participate in mentor program and encourage our eligible employees to participate
• Continue the climate surveys
• Provide diversity articles and information in News and Views and OPP Diversity Info Page