UToledo Reimagined Vision: Prioritizing Student Success and Community Diversity
UToledo's reimagined vision focuses on prioritizing student success, health, and well-being, creating a diverse community based on respect and inclusion, and launching graduates equipped for diverse environments. Efforts include systematic recruitment for a diverse faculty, creating a climate of belonging and inclusion, ensuring student success through graduation, and promoting community equity.
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UToledo Reimagined Vision Prioritize student success, health and well-being (Goal 1) Create a diverse community built on foundations of respect, inclusion and belonging Embrace a people-first culture where we are known for outstanding student experiences, alumni and donor engagement, patient satisfaction and as an employer of choice (Goal 5) Launch graduates equipped to think critically, act ethically, collaborate and communicate effectively in diverse environments
Unit DEI Plans + Strategic Alignment Plan UNIT DEI PLAN INCLUSION OFFICERS IN EACH UNIT UDP 1: Through systematic, unbiased recruitment and hiring, create and sustain a diverse faculty and staff (Aligns with Goal 5) UDP 2: Create a climate of belonging and inclusion (Goal 5) UDP 3: Ensure student success through graduation (Goal 1) UDP 4: Supplier Diversity Policy community equity (Goal 4 - Develop and Promote Community Engagement)
REIMAGINED GOAL 1 ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS FROM RECRUITMENT THROUGH GRADUATION UToledo Reimagined Linkage Required Resources Priorities for Action Champion (Responsible Party) Collaborators Evaluation Measure Timeline for Implementation 1.1 Disaggregate by Pell Grant status, Gender, and First Generation status to capture gaps in retention, graduation rates, GPA, and DFW rates. Share disaggregated data widely and transparently across your unit. Develop a strategy to close gaps, working with Provost s Office and utilizing best practices at UToledo and other institutions. 1.2 Review data on course pass rates, using disaggregated student data, then target effective strategies to advisors, chairs, and faculty. Utilize Teaching Center resources and national best practices on equity- focused teaching. 1.3 Prioritize regular messaging to students about mental health best practices and academic support best practices. Reiterate messaging that de-stigmatizes the act of asking for/seeking help, either in academics or in mental health.
State of Ohio Schools 2023: A Legacy of Neglect Policy Matters Ohio Ohio ranks 46th for equitable distribution of funding Ohio ranks 40th in starting teacher salaries: $37,569, 76.5 cents on the dollar compared to other college graduates Since the pandemic began in 2020, a total of 16,012 Ohio public- school teachers left more than 9,000 of them in 2021 alone Ohio has licensed fewer teachers through in-state programs 6,414 in 2013 3,903 in 2022 Classroom Result: Long-term subs without specialty certification, apparent within urban districts like TPS
REIMAGINED GOAL 3 SET THE STANDARD FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND PATIENT CARE Priorities for Action (Action Steps) Champion (Responsible Party) Collaborators Metrics To Monitor/Outcome Measure Timeline for Implementation UToledoReimagined Linkage Required Resources Example from ACGRE: II.A.4.a).(2) Background and Intent: The mission of institutions participating in graduate medical education is to improve the health of the public. Each community has health needs that vary based upon location and demographics. Programs must understand the structural and social determinants of health of the populations they serve and incorporate them in the design and implementation of the program curriculum, with the ultimate goal of addressing these needs and eliminating health disparities. 3.1 Accreditation standards for health education now embed health equity and SDOH into all learning structures. Evaluate how all health education departments are meeting accreditation standards on health equity and SDOH.
REIMAGINED GOAL 5 FOSTER A PEOPLE-CENTERED CULTURE Champion (Responsible Party) Collaborators Outcome Measure Timeline for Implementation UToledo Reimagined Linkage Required Resources Priorities for Action 5.1 Raise Visibility and Consistently Encourage Report A Concern process. HR, Risk Management, ODEI, Student Affairs, Provost s Office 5.2 Consider Department Chair Toolkit to assist Chairs with People Issues Provost s Office 5.3 People-Centered Facilitated Dialogues Generational Differences (Gen Z) Religious Diversity Weathering in Academia 5.4 Collection of Vizient & LinkedIn Learning Equity & Inclusion Professional Development Courses HR 5.5 Recruit and Retain Faculty & Staff Reflecting Reality Cultivate Sense of Belonging for faculty and staff