Council on Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD) End of Year Report Academic Year 2007-2008
Council on Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD)
End of Year ReportAcademic Year 2007-2008
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee provides oversight, direction, and coordination of activities of its sub-committees
Chairs: Susan Levine and Pranoti Mandrekar
Members: Andrea Badrigian, Warren Ferguson, Emily Ferrara, Paulette Goeden, Robert Layne, Abraham Ndiwane, Lori Pbert, Danna Peterson, Josh Singer, David Slaga, Valerie Wedge
DEOO Support: Marlene Tucker and Marian Wilson
Executive Committee Accomplishments
Received support from the new Medical School Dean for the adoption of best practice guidelines for the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty
Established a nominating committee to ensure representation of staff in Full and Executive Committee membership and leadership
Formalized process for coordinating initiatives with the Women’s Faculty Committee
Established Professional Women’s Committee
Executive Committee Accomplishments
Supported establishment of post-doctoral office
Developed liaison between the clinical system Diversity Advisory Board and CEOD
Organized formal presentations and conducted discussions at the CEOD full and executive committee level to understand demographic/diversity data of the Medical School
Supported activities of the CEOD committees
Executive Committee Goals
Ensure visibility of the CEOD work through annual presentations to department heads, faculty and staff
meetings Explore initiatives to support UMMS Outreach and
Volunteer programs and community involvement Develop training program/diversity champions for
recruitment and retention of diverse employees Review and incorporate AAMC guidelines into
CEOD initiatives Establish a follow-up process related to CEOD
recommendations to the Chancellor
ADA Subcommittee
The ADA Subcommittee works to ensure that UMMS is an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities
Chairs: Angela DiTerlizzi and Shelly Yarnie
Members: Mark Armington, John Congdon, Deborah Harmon Hines, Jodie Nosiglia, Lori Pbert, Robin Pollier, Ann Ruder, Chelsea Wogsland
DEOO Support: Nellie Toney and Marlene Tucker
ADA Subcommittee Accomplishments
An architectural firm was hired to conduct a survey of the University campus to ensure that the campus is accessible to individuals with disabilities
ADA Subcommittee Goals
Continue to offer ADA and accommodations awareness trainings
Provide education to the UMMS community through programs and external resources
Continue working relationship with Facilities to improve access and remove barriers at all University locations
Work with the committee to bring the Baystate Wheelers to the UMMS campus in September for Disability Awareness Month
Civility SubcommitteeThe Civility Subcommittee promotes a civil and respectful organizational culture
Chairs: Eydie Cullen, Ellen Jane Foley, Tom Hopkins
Members: Karen Bixby, Susan Fischer, Sharon Grundel, Bernice Hairston, Elana Hastings, Parto Khorshidi, Rebecca Lich, Lisa Morris, Kathleen Nichols, Michelle Nowers, Anne Pratt, Cherie Ronayne, Ann Ruder, Ronit Velde, Ranjana Verma, Catherine Warren, Jeffrey Way, Mary Zanetti
DEOO Support: Nellie Toney
Civility Subcommittee Accomplishments
Sponsored Civility Day on September 18th: Keynote Dr. Daniel Goleman
Participated in UMMS International Day
Recruited new members to the committee
Civility Subcommittee Goals
To propose a program in which 40 UMMS representatives are trained to become Civility Ambassadors; ambassadors will support staff and departments with issues of incivility
To recognize employees in the organization who exemplify outstanding acts of civility in their workplace
To develop a civility brochure to be distributed at new employee orientation and to assure visibility of the University’s commitment for a civil and respectful organization
Civility Subcommittee Goals
To coordinate a full-day retreat/training by a distinguished trainer for members of the CEOD, Civility committee and other UMMS civility champions
To provide training regarding civility to senior leadership
To create a “Civie” award to recognize employees who exemplify civility
GLBTA Subcommittee
The GLBTA Subcommittee supports the University in its commitment to an environment that is respectful, fair and affirming to all who work and study here, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity
Chair: David Slaga
Members: Caitlin Connolly, Joanne Derr, Emily Ferrara, Charles Labonte, Robert Layne, Chuck Lidz, Jodie Nosiglia, Danna Peterson, Valerie Wedge
DEOO Support: Nellie Toney
GLBTA Subcommittee Accomplishments
Presented a three-part series: Travelin’ Thru – concerning transgender health and life issues
Participated in Worcester PRIDE activities Identified GLBT books to be added to the Lamar
Soutter Library Liaison to the UMass Memorial Clinical System’s
GLBT Health Disparities Initiative through representation at initiative planning meetings
Partnered with QMass to support their activities – Transgender Health luncheon
Supported DEOO in its implementation of GLBTA related trainings (e.g., Safe Space and Allies Trainings)
GLBTA Subcommittee Goals
To sponsor an educational forum/presentation on “Understanding Bisexuality”
To continue with the activities accomplished throughout this year
Support for development of a “QMass Faculty Advisory Group” to expand opportunities for student-faculty exchange and mentorship (possibly through hosting a dinner for interested faculty and students)
International Subcommittee
The International Subcommittee provides welcome and support to UMMS international employees and their families
Chair: Michelle Deignan
Members: Jenny Babon, Bob Grant, Jun Guo, Mary Handley, Janice Lagace, Robert Layne, Abraham Ndiwane, Linda Nelson, Naomi Northrop, Mary Ellen Nsiah, Mohan Pahari
DEOO Support: Nellie Toney
International Subcommittee Accomplishments
Sponsored the third annual International Festival of Cultures, May 9, 2008
Supported and coordinated English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for employees
International Subcommittee Goals
ISSO website is in process of being revised and will link incoming and current employees to UMMS and Worcester resources
Plan for 2009 Festival
Establish a volunteer mentoring program for incoming international employees
Mature Workforce Subcommittee
The Mature Workforce Subcommittee serves the needs of the mature worker
Chair: Michael Gregory
Members: Jennifer Carey, Karin Fitch, Janet Hirsch, Pat Keith, Phillip Merriam, Wendy Miller, Robert O’Connell, Robin Pollier, Josh Singer
DEOO Support: Nellie Toney and Marian Wilson
Mature Workforce Subcommittee Accomplishments
Submitted proposal to establish an office of retired UMMS employees to coordinate benefits and opportunities for retirees on campus
Co-sponsored two events with the Work Life Office: Redesigning Retirement Balancing your life – meeting the needs of older
relatives
During Older Americans Month, sponsored a presentation by Deborah Banda, State Director of AARP
Mature Workforce Subcommittee Goals
To co-sponsor, with the Work Life Office, a four-part series in October – “Issues in Caring for Elders”
To review and develop strategies for departmental succession planning for knowledge retention
Review concept of “phased retirement”
Minority Academic Achievement Committee (MAAC)
Committee Purpose: The Committee is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and residents at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. In particular we seek to recruit and retain faculty and residents from underrepresented minority groups.
MAAC
Chairs: Danna Peterson and Warren Ferguson
Members: Onesky Aupont, John Congdon, Linda Cragin, Anthony Davis, Sheilah Dorsey, Chyke Doubeni, Deborah Harmon Hines, Jose Lemos, Benjamin Nwosu, Robin Pollier, Yvonne Shelton, Bob Woodland
DEOO Support: Marian Wilson, ex officio member; Bonnie Bray, administrative support
MAAC Accomplishments: Institutional
Committee was renamed
Half time faculty diversity leader has been added to the administrative organization chart in Faculty Administration
Dean and hospital CEO have included a diversity objective to department chair’s annual goals
MAAC Accomplishments: Faculty
Two new faculty diversity scholars awarded: Drs. Ben Nwosu and Sonia Ortiz
Dr. Chyke Doubeni represented the Committee on the Working Group for Faculty and Leadership Development
MAAC Accomplishments:Residents and Fellows
Subcommittee formed to enhance diversity recruitment and retention among GSBS students and fellows
Ad hoc committee formed to improve resident recruitment and retention
Faculty development workshop being piloted on provision of feedback to residents of color and international graduates
MAAC Goals
To expand and enhance structure of Faculty Diversity Scholars Program committee
To contribute to searches for Vice Provost and Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
To focus on resident recruitment and retention
Professional Women’s Subcommittee
The mission of the Professional Women’s Subcommittee is to create a work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all professional women employees, enhances their professional and personal development, promotes salary equity at all professional levels, and enables UMMS to earn their individual and collective regard as an “employer of choice”
Chairs: Mary Handley and Audrey Smolkin
Members: Andrea Badrigian, Linda Benson, Jennifer Carey, Sheilah Dorsey, Kristin Mullins, Christine Pimentel, Kathleen Trumpaitis, Randi Wasik, Valerie Wedge, Sue Young
DEOO Support: Marlene Tucker
Professional Women’s Subcommittee Accomplishments
Recruited membership, formalized committee, and held monthly meetings
Established three work groups: Information Gathering, Focus Groups, Mission
Attended relevant conferences to obtain information that was shared with the committee
Discussed potential speakers and events Hosted two speakers: Joanne Derr who spoke about
career ladders; and Judy Ockene who spoke about mentoring
Presented draft mission statement to CEOD for review and approval
Compile a user-friendly demographic profile of professional women from data available in DEOO, HR and other related sources
Support the UMass Gender Equity Salary study Host a networking event, recruitment meeting, or
open house in fall 2008 Host one-two additional networking get-togethers Initiate a speakers program possibly in partnership
with the Women’s Faculty Committee Monitor programming recommendations and
implementation of work group findings to assure compliance
Re-evaluate mission on the basis of new information and set/revise priorities accordingly
Professional Women’s Subcommittee Goals
Recruitment and Representation Subcommittee
To review the current membership of the CEOD, determine “gaps” in representation, and develop a recruitment plan that ensures that there is inclusive representation on the council of the entire UMMS community
Chair: Andrea Badrigian
Members: Karin Fitch, Bob Grant, Josh Singer
DEOO Support: Bonnie Bray
R&R Subcommittee Accomplishments
Drafted a document called Proposed Recruitment
Committee Mission, Role and Responsibilities. This
document serves as a guide for the new standing
Recruitment Committee, which we propose should
commence in academic year 2008-2009.
R&R Subcommittee Goals
To cease as an ad hoc committee; the Recruitment
Committee will become a new standing committee
and will take on the role of ensuring successful
recruitment and representation efforts for the CEOD