THE EQUITY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Part A | Part B

PART B ­ PLANNING TO ACHIEVE EQUITY

 

The Equity Implementation Plan identifies specific, measurable, realistic actions to be accomplished (or progress measured) within a specified timeframe.. These actions result from addressing needs within a working unit and are measures to remove employment barriers and establish positive practices to achieve equity for members of designated groups:  aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.  The six areas identified below are stipulated in the Federal Governmentıs Employment Equity Act, which governs the Federal Contractors Program. It is suggested that this be a 3 year plan, with an annual review of progress.

 

Please outline  the consultation process undertaken to involve employees ­ particularly designated groups ­ in the development of this Plan.

 

1.     The Chair distributed the Equity Checklist to all faculty.

2.     The Checklist and revision of the Equity Plan were discussed at a Departmental meeting.

3.     A draft plan was prepared by the Equity Contact and circulated to faculty, staff, and students for approval.

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

RECRUITMENT

objectives to achieve a more representative workplace.

strategies in this area will address attracting applicants from designated groups; targeted recruitment; ensuring fair selection process.

 

 

 

Equity in hiring

 

 

 

 

Make contacts with Office for Students with Disabilities and Native Student union to notify of casual work in department

Individual faculty and Chair

 

 

 

 

 

Sept. 2001

Diversity in hiring for casual work

Attract students in designated groups

Rewrite advertising material to emphasize the Departmentıs interest in gender issues and diversity in antiquity

 

 

 

 

Equity Contact

 

 

 

Sept. 2001

More students from designated groups in classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

objectives to increase knowledge & skills re: equity and for enhanced job performance

strategies in this area will address awareness of equity issues, staff development & career development, mentoring

 

 

 

Increase knowledge re:  equity

 

 

Post Equity Plan on website

 

Forum for student/faculty discussion on issues of sensitivity

Chair

 

Undergraduate and Graduate Advisors

 

Sept. 2001

 

Sept. 2001

Hits to website

 

Open communication

 

Professional development for staff

 

 

 

Skill up-grading, advancement, time-off, conflict resolution

 

Chair

 

Sept. 2001

 

Professional advancement

 

Improve sensitivity of T.A.s and sessionals to equity issues

 

 

 

Provide feedback

 

Chair

 

Sept. 2001

 

Increased sensitivity of T.A.s and sessionals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

PROMOTION

objectives to increase #s of designated groups in higher level positions.

strategies in this area will address providing opportunities to gain experience for the next level position; targeted selection; ensuring fair selection processes

 

 

 

Career advancement of junior faculty

 

Explain criteria for promotion to junior faculty, and encourage them to meet them.

 

Recognition of non-traditional scholarship

Chair

 

 

 

Department as a whole

On-going

 

 

 

On-going

Individual advancement

 

 

 

Same as above

 

Administrative advancement of junior faculty

 

 

 

 

 

Give junior faculty experience relevant to administration

 

Chair

 

On-going

 

Service to university and promotion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

RETENTION

objectives to maintain & integrate designated groups in the organization

strategies in this area will address working conditions, ³welcoming environment,² the inclusive classroom

 

 

 

Inclusive classroom

Encourage faculty to have a lecture videotaped to ensure that all groups are included in discussions

Chair

 

Sept. 2001

Greater participation by all students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

ACCOMMODATION

objectives to adapt work rules, practices & terms & conditions of employment to the specific needs of designated group members.

strategies in this area will address flexibility in policies & practices, particularly affecting persons with disabilities,  cultural & religious observances, family responsibilities..

 

 

 

Dispersal of information

Distribution to students of information sheet regarding procedures for appeals, academic concessions, religious holidays, and provisions for physical disabilities

 

Instructors

Sept. 2001

Students successfully accommodated

 

Ease of access for persons with disabilities

Explicit consultation with persons with disabilities

 

Instructors

Jan. 2001

Same as above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE

(What will be accomplished)

STRATEGIES

(Steps to accomplish)

RESPONSIBILITY

(Who is involved)

TIMEFRAME

(By when)

INDICATORS OF SUCCESS

CONSULTATION & MONITORING

objectives to include employees in identifying & implementing equity priorities;  to review, evaluate & adjust equity plan initiatives

strategies in this area will set up mechanisms for consultation and to review and measure progress of plan initiatives.

 

 

 

Identify and implement equity

 

Establish inclusive consultation process through communication with faculty, staff, and students

 

Install suggestion box in Reading Room and read suggestions monthly

Equity Contact

 

 

 

Undergraduate Advisor

Sept. 2001

 

 

 

Sept. 2001

Equity implemented; cooperative work and study environment

 

 

 

Same as above

Monitor equity issues

Have faculty and staff complete equity questionnaire every 3 years

 

Equity Contact

Jan. 2001

Positive responses to questionnaire

Monitoring of departmentıs progress

 

Collective annual departmental review and revisions of equity provisions

 

Chair

Sept. 2001

Implementation of equity issues

In-put from staff

Consult with staff

Chair

Jan. 2001

Open communication