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The following is excerpted from the Tucker Foundation Diversity Plan, which
was submitted to the Provost on January 30, 2002:
The Tucker Foundation accepts the obligation to play a crucial role in the
implementation and success of the Diversity Initiative. We must evaluate how
well we prepare our students to think and act as ethical leaders and responsible
citizens in the global community, as well as how well we serve our community,
and how well we serve our diverse constituencies. Our programs and practices
have great potential for advancing diversity at Dartmouth and beyond.
The College’s mission statement commits the college to "enriching
the Dartmouth educational and social experience by attracting and retaining
gifted and talented students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds, experiences,
races, and economic circumstances." The Tucker Foundation reaffirms and
supports the mission statement and the goals set forth by the Provost’s
Office.
As a part of the annual budgeting process, the Tucker Foundation will allocate
resources to support diversity activities and initiatives. These allocations
should correspond to our diversity goals indicated in this diversity plan submitted
to the Provost's office. In our annual reports to the Provost, the Tucker Foundation
will describe how funds and resources were used, including additional resources
secured through grants.
The Tucker Foundation will evaluate and design policies and services that recognize
the diverse constituencies we serve. We will integrate diversity goals into
our planning and decision-making processes. We will increase our overall effectiveness
in intensifying diversity initiatives within our programs and practices.
The Tucker Foundation will actively create opportunities for professional and
student staff ot increase their skills and competencies in the value added aspect
of embracing diversity and to openly discuss the goals of this plan as well
as other issues relating to diversity with their colleagues during orientations
and ongoing professional development. The Tucker Foundation will work to ensure
that Dartmouth's Commitment to Diversity is communicated to all Tucker Staff.
ALL DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DIVERSITY PLAN.
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