Diversity Programs in Engineering

DiOnetta JonesDirector, Diversity Programs in Engineering

Cornell University

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DIVERSITY PROGRAMS DPE MISSION STATEMENTThe Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) office operates programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels to facilitate the outreach,recruitment, retention, and overall success of underrepresented minorities, women,and other underrepresented groups in Engineering.

DPE VISION STATEMENTThe Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) office will be recognized nationally as the premiere diversity program in Engineering education. The DPE office will serve as a national resource center in the areas of student satisfaction and student services as well as faculty/student outreach, recruitment, and retention. The DPE office will model best practices for other programs across the nation.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTAssociate Dean for

DiversityZellman Warhaft

Director of Diversity Programs

DiOnetta Jones

Assistant Director/ Diversity Programs

CoordinatorSara Hernandez

Administrative/Program Assistant

Char Jeffris

Assistant Director/ Diversity Programs

CoordinatorJustin McHorse

Diversity Programs AdvisorHilary Lashley-Renison

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Debbie Moss

Diversity Programs in Engineering

Advisory Committee

Appointed by the Associate Dean;

includes Engineering and campus faculty, administrators, staff, students as well as employer and non-

profit representatives

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DPE ADVISORY COMMITTEEASSOCIATE DEAN OF

DIVERSITYZellman Warhaft, Chair

Director of Diversity Programs

DiOnetta Jones

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

REPRESENTATIVES

CU ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVES

(Includes Faculty, Administrators and Students)

CU CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES

(Includes Faculty and Administrators)

EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES

Diversity Programs in Engineering

Advisory Committee

Appointed by Associate Dean to advise and provide

assessment of program goals and

initiatives

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FACULTY PROGRAMS FRDC Search Meetings Junior Faculty Lunches Minority Faculty Lunches Women Faculty Lunches Faculty Promotion and

Tenure Cases Financial Support for

Conference Attendance Sloan/AGEP Mentors Seminars and Workshops

Best Practices on Hiring Mentoring Communications (He Said – She Said) Where are the Women in the Professoriate?

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DPE STUDENT SERVICES Pre-freshman Summer Program Peer Mentoring Program Diversity Hosting Weekend/ Prospective Candidates Weekend Academic Support &

Intervention/Referrals Trips / Recreational Activities Seminars, Lectures, and Workshops

Undergraduates, Graduates, and Faculty

Master Your Future (MYF), Strategic Actions for Excellence

(SAFE), Employer Info Sessions

Outreach and Recruiting Initiatives Awards Banquet/Scholarships Social Hours/B-55 Study Lounge First Friday Dinners and Other

Networking Events

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A CLOSER LOOK… Master Your Future (MYF)

Seminar topics - Stress, Career Planning, Graduate School, Mastering the Dissertation, Finances, Communication, Image, Preparing for the A&B Exams, Research Presentations, Ethics in Research, etc.

Strategic Actions For Excellence (SAFE) 1st Year - How to Study/Time Management 2nd Year – Affiliation, Undergrad. Research, Co-op,

etc. 3rd/4th Year- Graduate School, Career Planning, etc.

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DPE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

AISES – American Indian Science and Engineering Society

NSBE – National Society of Black Engineers

SHPE – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SWE – Society of Women Engineers

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WE VALUE… Diversity and Inclusiveness Teamwork Loyalty and Trust Respect Learning Originality Recognition of Success Relationships Contributions Communication Harmony Professionalism