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Diversity Plan:
2003 - 2005
University Advancement
In order to support the goals indicated in the USM Diversity
Plan the University Advancement division will implement its
own plan in each of the operating areas.
To build the issue of diversity into the culture of the division,
each director and development officer will add a goal relating
to diversity as a part of his or her performance goals. Directors
are evaluated on their performance against these goals on
a quarterly basis.
In addition the following actions will be continued or undertaken:
Scholarship/Financial Support
- University Advancement will undertake a review of the
scholarship program at USM.
- We will assess named and general scholarships with the
aim of increasing access for all students. We will identify
and array the scholarship opportunities available specifically
for "under-represented" groups. We will work to enhance
and provide meaningful scholarship opportunities and create
or evolve more financially meaningful awards.
- We will work to identify opportunities to raise funds
for scholarships directed to specific populations as appropriate.
Fundraising
- The development officers will work to support fundraising
efforts to recognize diverse population through naming opportunities
in building projects and to support other activities such
as the Jean Byers Sampson Center in the Glickman Family
Library.
- Efforts will be made to reach out to groups such as the
gay and lesbian community in support of the Community Education
Center.
- Development officers will continue to access resources
of foundations that support activities that target youth,
such as the King Foundation which supported the national
Youth Sports Program held at USM last summer.
Volunteer Management/Leadership
- The University of Southern Maine has several Boards which
serve to advise the University. Efforts will be made to
recruit members that represent diverse communities.
- Each Board (Alumni Association, Corporate Partners, USM
Foundation) will be engaged in a strategic planning process
over the next few months. The issue of diversity will be
addressed through each process.
Corporate Relations
- The Corporate Relations area and the Corporate Partners
program will work to attract a more diverse membership base.
Minority owned businesses will be recruited for membership
in the Corporate Partners program.
Alumni Relations
- The Alumni relations area will work with USM Alumni to
establish more affinity chapters such as the GLBTQ chapter
established a few years ago. Alumni Relations will work
with the new USM on- line program to establish chat rooms
for interested parties.
Publications/Marketing
- This area will continue with its work to depict a diverse
and culturally rich USM community in all written and visual
pieces.
- They will work in conjunction with Media Relations to
promote USM efforts in service learning and USM's involvement
with diverse communities.
Finally, University Advancement staff will investigate a
divisional volunteer opportunity at King Middle School to
foster the University's involvement in the community and our
understanding of those new to our city.
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