1.  WHY DIVERSITY...
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
Five Year
ENGAGEMENT
WHO WE ARE...
Five Year
 where we began
Strategic
Strategic Plan
and where we are going...
summary
 HOW WE WILL
ACHIEVE OUR GOALS...
WHY DIVERSITY...
WHO WE ARE...
In June 2006, the University’s Core Committee for the
Dr. David E. Daniel, President of The University of Texas at Dallas,
Support of Women and Minorities (presently the Committee
for the Support of Diversity and Equity) prepared a position states: “Our success as an institution hinges on our ability to recognize
and celebrate our differences. It is our multiplicity and diversity, ever
description and outlined a set of qualifications for a Vice
strengthening and more strongly celebrated that gives us a
President for Institutional Diversity and Opportunity. The
competitive edge in producing distinctive leaders in our globalized
committee’s proposal to create a position for a chief
world.”
university officer for diversity and equity and a fully
functioning department was submitted to President David E.
As entities that exist for the creation and dissemination of knowledge,
Daniel for Cabinet consideration in April 2007. The position
universities have much to gain by creating highly diverse and inclusive
would report directly to the President and would be charged
academic communities. The purposes of the Strategic Plan of the
with all matters related to the creation of a diverse
Office of Diversity and Community Engagement (ODCE) are to
community of scholars, students, staff and advisors to foster
promote diversity at all levels of the University, improve accessibility
inclusiveness and opportunity. Subsequent deliberation
expanded the purview of the proposed office to include for underrepresented minorities and women, and create a more
inviting and inclusive environment for all staff, faculty and students.
direct responsibility for community engagement. In June
2007, the University announced the appointment of Dr.
With the population of the United States and Texas growing more
Magaly Spector as UT Dallas’s first Vice President for
diverse and the globalization of the work force expanding, companies
Diversity and Community Engagement. The departments
demand a breadth of perspectives among their employees to address
within the ODCE are: the Multicultural Center, the Carolyn
the needs of a global customer base. The University’s goal is to
Lipshy Galerstein Women’s Center, the Faculty Diversity
produce graduates equipped to take a prominent place in the world
department, the Community Engagement department, and
and interact successfully with people from all backgrounds.
the Institutional Diversity Initiatives department.
A diverse student body, a diverse faculty and staff, and an inclusive
academic community create the highest potential for achieving
excellence in research, in teaching and learning, in overall
MISSION… productivity, and in pride and cohesiveness. Diversity and inclusion
constitute a felicitous synergy in which what is right is also what wins.
The Office of Diversity and Community Engagement strives to accomplish the fulfillment of UT Dallas’
commitment to embrace, enhance and celebrate diversity at all levels of the University and our community
through the efforts of students, faculty, staff, our executive leadership and community partnerships. We
aspire to be a leader in promoting diversity toward achieving the highest levels of excellence.
The Office of Diversity and Community Engagement The University of Texas at Dallas 800 W. Campbell Road MP26, Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: (972) 883-4566

2. WHERE WE ARE
GOING...
WHERE WE
ARE NOW...
African-
Parameter UT DALLAS Hispanic Women in STEM
American
2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015
Faculty Size 446 534 11 12 9 12 29 40
Total Students 17, 128 19, 938 1059 1137 1853 2084 1764 2323
PhD Awarded 203 210 10 15 6 12 31 34
Four Year Graduation Rate 45% 46% 46% 46% 40% 43% 43% 45%
The ODCE has adopted four focus areas that directly support the strategic imperatives of the University. The goal is to implement diversity
initiatives that improve:
Access – Increase the recruitment and enrollment of diverse students, faculty and staff.
Retention – Improve the retention and graduation/promotion of diverse students, faculty and staff.
Institution Receptivity – Foster an inviting campus environment that respects differences and encourages inclusiveness.
Education /Excellence – Develop and implement a comprehensive system of education and training for students, faculty and
staff focused on effectively managing and leveraging diversity to achieve an ever-higher level of excellence.
UT Dallas’ Strategic ODCE’s Strategic
ODCE’s Strategic Imperative
Imperative Area of Focus
Build faculty size Access/Retention Increase URM and women faculty in STEM fields
Increase the number of African American, Hispanic and Women in
Add 5,000 students Access
STEM students
More than double external re-
Institutional Receptivity Increase external funding to support new diversity programs and projects
search funding
Increase visibility of the University among URM populations in the region
Tell UT Dallas’ story better
Institutional Receptivity Improve climate and cross-cultural communications
Develop cultural and educational programs to celebrate diversity
Improve annual giving and endow- Encourage URM alumni participation in giving
Access/Retention
ment Increase corporate giving for scholarships and diversity programs
Increase the number of PhDs Increase the number of PhDs awarded to URM and women in STEM
Retention
awarded students
Enhance graduation rates Retention Increase URM and women in STEM graduation rate
Improve operating efficiency Education /Excellence Provide continuing diversity training for UT Dallas employees
HOW WE WILL ACHIEVE
OUR GOALS......
The ODCE seeks to implement effective policies and procedures that represent the University’s commitment to building a diverse
community of scholars, students and staff, and an educational community that fosters inclusiveness and opportunity. In order to achieve
these goals, ODCE will work collaboratively with other UT Dallas departments and community organizations to implement the Five Year
Strategic Plan.
The Office of Diversity and Community Engagement The University of Texas at Dallas 800 W. Campbell Road MP26, Richardson, TX 75080 Phone: (972) 883-4566