Diversity Advisory Council

Trumbull Campus Diversity Advisory Council Report to UDAC 050408

Mission Statement The Kent State University Trumbull Campus recognizes that, as an institution of higher education, we have the responsibility and are committed to fostering an environment which appreciates and celebrates diversity. The appreciation of characteristics -- such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, socioeconomic background and (dis)ability -- is a vital lesson of higher learning. This Campus is enhanced by having a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. The purpose of the Trumbull Campus Diversity Council is to raise an awareness of diversity on our campus, as well as within our community; moreover, the mission is not only to embrace diversity, but to encourage this attitude in others through educational and artistic programming as we strive for excellence in our endeavors.

Trumbull Cultural Diversity Council

Chairman: Mr. Robert G. Sines, Interim Dean

Co-Chairman: Mrs. Evelina L. Smith

The Trumbull Campus Cultural Diversity Council consists of fourteen individuals including the Chairman, Mr. Robert G. Sines, Interim Dean One # of students Seven # of staff Eleven # of faculty Three # of international Two # of minorities Eleven # of women Four # of men

Trumbull Cultural Diversity Council (cont.)

Men:

Dr. Blaih; Dr. Daniel Nadon; Dr. John Robertson, Mr. Robert G. Sines

Women:

Mrs. Cooney; Dr. He; Dr. Licuanan; Dr. Lieske; Dr. Merryman; Ms. Murray; Dr. Robinson; Ms. Schroeder; Dr. Seachrist; Ms. Shively; Mrs. Smith

Minorities:

Ms. Murray, Mrs. Smith

International:

Dr. Blaih; Dr. He; Dr. Licuanan

Faculty:

Dr. Blaih; Dr. He; Dr. Licuanan; Dr. Lieske; Dr. Merryman; Dr. Nadon; Dr. Robinson; Ms. Schroeder; Dr. Seachrist; Mr. Sines; Mrs. Smith

Staff:

Mrs. Cooney; Ms. Murray; Dr. Robertson; Dr. Seachrist; Ms. Shively; Mr. Sines; Mrs. Smith

Student:

Mrs. Cooney

Minority Enrollment 248 269 266 Total Minorities 2270 3 20 17 229 Fall 03 2172 2306 Total Enrollment 5 4 Native American 22 18 Hispanic 19 14 Asian 202 230 African American Fall 04 Fall 02

Trumbull County Population 2000 U.S. Census 108,969 48.4% 116,147 51.6% Total Population = 225,116 Kent Trumbull (SP 05) 38.2 Male 61.8 Female

Trumbull County Demographics 2000 U.S. Census Minority 10.5% of population

Full-time Faculty Gender and Ethnicity Total Faculty = 16.9% minority 0 0 Hispanic 21 (36%) 38 (64%) 0 0 Native American 3 5 Asian 0 2 African American 18 31 White Female Male

Full-time Staff and Administrators Gender and Ethnicity Total Staff & Administrators = 11.4% minority 0 0 Hispanic 23 (65.7%) 12 (34.3%) 0 0 Native American 0 0 Asian 3 1 African American 20 11 White Female Male

Diversity Programming - 2003

Workforce Development Workshop – “Universal Design: Housing Solutions for the Disabled”

In a new home or owned home how to design and layout optimum areas to aid the physically challenged.

Workforce Development Workshop – “How to Apply for a Small Loan”

Helping women start a business

Kent Trumbull Performing Arts Series

Mei Han and Randy Raine-Reusch – (modern Chinese) Popular and classical musical performance

Diversity Programming - 2004

Red Hawk Workshop – Native Americans

Arts, dances, foods and how American Traditions impact Native American Traditions

African/American History Month.

Culturally diverse activities, arts, and various presentations by African Americans

“Road Not Taken” Workshop – Tenth grade girls from Trumbull County Schools

Developmental programming for young ladies

Diversity Programming – 2004 (cont.)

Speaker and Lecturer – I.B./M.C., Philosophy Club and Criminal Justice Club

Dr. Cornell West, Afro-American Studies and Philosophy of Religion from Princeton University

Sojourner Truth Play – I.B./M.C., Campus Community and Warren Community

A play with Dr. Daniel Nadon and student directing

Variety and Fashion Show at and with the Rebecca Williams Community Center – I.B./M.C. and the “Young Black Men’s Association”

Entertainment for both campus and the community

Minority Student Outreach

Program Officer for Multicultural Recruitment:

Works collaboratively with all twenty feeder schools and the Guidance Counselors in Trumbull and Mahoning counties. Works with Pre-College Programs such as Upward Bound Program and community agencies dedicated to diversity which continues to strengthen relationships within the community.

Continuous Progress 2004-2005:

Advertising in Buckeye Review for Open House and Special Recruitment Days.

Radio Advertising with 102 JAMS

Bi-annual contacts with minority-owned businesses

Bi-annual mailings and College Planning Seminars with faith-based organizations

Serve on minority-focused advisory steering committees

Minority Student Outreach (cont.)

September – October

Program Officer for Multicultural Programs work closely with Kent Campus, and Upward Bound Program staff to implement outreach to students in Trumbull County.