Arkansas Public Higher Education Minority Recruitment and Retention Report
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Arkansas Public Higher Education Minority Recruitment and Retention Report Academic Year 2010-11 Volume 4 Academic Affairs December 2011 Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.1 Minority Recruitment and Retention Report 2011 Four-Year Institutions Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Arkansas Tech University Henderson State University Southern Arkansas University-Magnolia University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas – Fort Smith University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas at Monticello University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff University of Central Arkansas Two-Year Institutions Arkansas Northeastern College Arkansas State University-Beebe Arkansas State University Mountain Home Arkansas State University-Newport Black River Technical College Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas East Arkansas Community College Mid-South Community College National Park Community College North Arkansas College NorthWest Arkansas Community College Ouachita Technical College Ozarka College Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Rich Mountain Community College South Arkansas Community College Southeast Arkansas College Southern Arkansas University-Tech University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville University of Arkansas Community College at Hope University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.2 Agenda Item No. 9 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 29, 2011 MINORITY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION REPORT ___________________________________ Act 1091 of 1999 (ACA § 6-61-122) requires all state-supported colleges and universities to establish a program for the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff who are members of minority groups. The Act requires institutions to prepare a 5-year action plan and an annual report on recruitment and retention activities. Initial plans were developed by the institutions in 2000 and must be prepared on a continuing basis every 5 years. The annual reports and 5-year plans are submitted to ADHE for inclusion in the Comprehensive Arkansas Higher Education Annual Report required by Act 416 of 2009 (ACA § 6-60-701). Institutions have submitted the 5-Year Plan for Minority Recruitment and Retention (2011-2016) to ADHE and, as required by Act 1091, the plan included the following: Strategies for achieving the institution’s recruitment and retention goals/objectives for minority students, faculty, and staff. Indicators that will be used to determine success in meeting minority recruitment and retention goals/objectives for students, faculty, and staff. Methods to be used for assessing and monitoring the effectiveness of strategies and for modifying the plan. The 2010-11 Annual Report on Minority Recruitment and Retention also has been submitted to ADHE by each institution which includes the following: Number of minority students who currently attend the institution. Number and position title of minority faculty and staff who currently work for the institution. Progress made in meeting institutional goals and objectives related to the recruitment and retention of minority students, faculty, and staff. Strategies or activities for the coming year with the indicators/benchmarks used to determine success, such as: o Building and maintaining relationships with high schools with a large minority population. o Posting faculty position announcements to minority focused websites and job boards maintained by print and broadcast media; o Sharing faculty and staff openings with college/university departments with high minority enrollments and employment. o Working with business and industry to provide more internship opportunities for minorities. 9-1 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.3 MINORITY RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION REPORT 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.4 Minority Student Enrollment Arkansas Public Institutions Fall 2000 Fall 2010 Hispanic Other 1% 5% Hispanic 3% Other Black 10% 17% Black 18% White White 77% 69% Total Enrollment = 155,924 Total Enrollment = 105,014 Other= American Indian/Alaskan, Asian, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Multiple Race, Non-Resident Alien, Unknown 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.5 Minority Full-Time Faculty Arkansas Public Institutions Fall 2000 Total Faculty = 4,192 Hispanic Other 2% 4% Black 4% Fall 2009 Total Faculty = 5,115 Hispanic Other 9% White Black 1% 90% 5% White 85% 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.6 Minority Executive/Managerial and Professional Staff Arkansas Public Institutions Fall 2009 Fall 2000 Total Staff = 5,248 Total Staff = 3,522 Hispanic Other Hispanic Other 2% 5% 1% 4% Black Black 13% 10% White White 80% 85% 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.7 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MINORITY RETENTION PLAN PROGRESS REPORT JUNE 2011 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.8 Arkansas State University-Jonesboro submits the following Minority Retention Plan Progress Report in compliance with ACT 1091 of 1999. For the purpose of the report, "minority" will refer to the ethnic populations of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans only. The ASU-Jonesboro Minority Retention Plan Progress Report is available to the Arkansas State University community on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.astate.edu Questions or comments concerning this document can be directed to: Office of Diversity Initiatives Arkansas State University P.O. Box 179 State University, Arkansas 72467 Telephone: (870)972-2030 Fax:: (870)972-2036 E-Mail: [email protected] 2 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.9 ASU-JONESBORO PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................................ 3 ASU-Jonesboro Mission & Goals ........................................ 4 Summary .............................................................................. 5 ASU-JONESBORO MINORITY RETENTION PLAN 2010/2011 Report Goals, Updates, Objectives, Strategies, & Current Activities Students ............................................................................... 7 Faculty ............................................................................... 20 Staff ................................................................................... 25 A PPENDIXES Appendix A - Act 1091 of 1999 ........................................ 31 Appendix B - Affirmative Action Policy ........................... 32 Appendix C – Institutional Research Reports ................... 34 Appendix D – ASU Minority Employee Report ............... 39 Appendix E – Diversity at Arkansas State University Preparing for our Second Century` ............. 47 Appendix F – Unit Reports ................................................ 65 3 2011 Annual Comprehensive Report Page 1.1.10 The university has extended its five-year diversity plan for an additional two years given the success Arkansas State University has enjoyed in the area of diversity under the current plan. Further, the university will be developing a new strategic plan in Fall 2010 and the development of a new diversity plan will follow this process. The university has a Senior Diversity Officer who monitors all progress of the minority retention plan and works throughout the campus to facilitate the attainment of all objectives within the plan. The plan is reviewed periodically by the Diversity Officer and information is shared throughout the campus community to provide campus units with data concerning their progress in this area. The university’s Executive Council, which consists of the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellors, and the Director of Athletics, dedicates an agenda item to diversity at every annual retreat of this group. The group reviews the university’s progress in diversity for the most recent year while establishing goals and objectives for the following year. Additionally, progress towards these goals and objectives is monitored by this group throughout the year. Periodically, the university conducts campus climate surveys to measure campus attitudes surrounding diversity initiatives and to assess the impact that various campus initiatives are having on faculty, staff, and students. Finally, the university benchmarks itself against other Arkansas universities, Southern Regional Education Board universities, and other universities throughout the nation to assess diversity progress in comparison to these peer institutions. Other assessment measures are outlined in the attached Diversity Strategic Plan. While the total dedicated budget for diversity initiatives is $175,119, several thousand more is expended by the various campus units in advancing their individual/unit-based initiates. These unit-based initiatives are set for in Appendix D. ASU MISSION & GOALS Arkansas State University is committed to all aspects of minority recruitment and retention within its student body and its employees, both faculty and staff. As emphasized in its mission statement, ASU is dedicated to equity and diversity within a community that fosters learning and growth. The Arkansas State University Minority Retention Plan is based solidly on the mission statement of the university and the Affirmative Action policies and procedures of ASU. MISSION: Arkansas State University educates leaders, enhances intellectual growth, and enriches lives. (ASU = e3) CORE VALUES: Arkansas