As stated in the vision statement, the University will approach
issues of diversity, multiculturalism and globalization through
the establishment of a community with shared values and goals.
Effective communication is essential to this endeavor. Our success
shall be measured not only in the representation of many cultures
and our relationships, but also in the infusion of cultural and
global concepts in our curricula and attitudes.
| Objective
4.1 Build a sense of community. |
|
Action Item
|
|
Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 4.1a |
Develop orientation programs
for students, faculty and staff that nurture
a sense of community by linking the academic, social,
cultural, service, and athletic aspects of the University
community. Orientation programs should include reference to the
University's goals, including commitment to excellence, dedication
to learning, service to others, and appreciation of multicultural
perspectives. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1b |
Pursue strategies that permit
the University to "act small," allowing small groups
to flourish within the larger community. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.1c |
Create opportunities for administrators,
faculty, students and staff to work together
to articulate shared goals, identify common problems
and formulate solutions and new initiatives. |
1* |
I |
0 |
| 4.1d |
Create opportunities for students,
faculty and staff to work together on service
activities, both on and off campus. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.1e |
Create a plan to maximize use
of campus facilities and programs throughout
the year: increase summer session offerings; improve
summer residential facilities at Storrs; expand the
array of University-sponsored intersession and
Spring break minicourses, educational trips and similar
activities; expand weekend programs. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1f |
Expand on-campus programs for
alumni and Connecticut residents such as open
houses, educational opportunities, social events and
reunions. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1g |
Support and continually assess
the role of athletics as a method of building
a sense of community, enhancing student life and improving
the University's image. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1h |
Evaluate the impact of strong
extramural athletics, intramural athletics and
recreation programs on building a sense of community
and take appropriate actions, e.g. meeting student,
faculty and staff demand for tickets, excellent intramural facilities. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1i |
Create an atmosphere that allows
nontraditional and commuting students to feel
a part of the UConn community. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.1j |
Institute a high-visibility
lecture program on a range of current, challenging
topics targeted at the whole university using outside
speakers. |
1 |
I |
$ |
|
|
| Objective
4.2 Create a sense of ownership through shared
responsibility and recognition. |
| Action
Item |
|
Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 4.2a |
Involve faculty and students
in identification and recruitment of merit scholarship
recipients. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.2b |
Develop mechanisms through which
faculty, students and alumni are involved in
general recruiting and individual follow-up. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.2c |
Increase recognition of scholarly
and research accomplishments of faculty, staff
and students. |
1* |
I |
0 |
| 4.2d |
Create a variety of residential
options and programs that are responsive to
educational goals and to the interests of students
and that encourage student, faculty and staff interaction. |
1 |
I |
$$ |
| |
| Objective
4.3 Facilitate internal communication and community participation. |
| Action
Item |
|
Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 4.3a |
Expand use of internal communications
(including e-mail, bulletin boards, kiosks and
publications) to publicize current and upcoming events,
including a calendar of campus activities. |
1* |
I |
$ |
| 4.3b |
Modify the structure of academic
scheduling to facilitate University-wide activities. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.3c |
Strengthen and expand the Office
of Volunteerism. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.3d |
Coordinate activities of offices
(such as Office of Volunteerism, Career Placement)
that facilitate student contact with external constituencies. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| |
| Objective
4.4 Ensure that cultural diversity is nurtured at the University. |
| Action
Item |
|
Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 4.4a |
The Office of Multicultural
Affairs (Action Item 1.2a) working with the University
Senate will explore curricular opportunities that guide
students to think critically about all forms of intercultural
relationships. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.4b |
The President will ensure a
continued dialog throughout the University on
diversity issues. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.4c |
Continue to aggressively recruit
and retain graduate and undergraduate students
consistent with our multicultural objectives (Action
Item 2.2c). |
1* |
- |
- |
| 4.4d |
Ensure that programs for high
school students from diverse backgrounds are
highly visible and encouraged. |
1 |
I |
0 |
| 4.4e |
Develop and implement projects
that foster cultural interaction within the University,
the state and the local community. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 4.4f |
Develop a highly visible program
that emphasizes multiculturalism and the benefits
of diversity to society, and in particular the University. |
1 |
I |
$ |
