Successful implementation of the goals set forth in the diversity plan will require on-going attention and effort. All University leaders need to embrace, endorse and support this plan. The following pages outline the process for implementing this plan over the next three years. The action steps are not comprehensive of all of the specific strategies which may be used to reach these goals.

In Fall 2006, each designated reporting unit will be asked to submit a 1-2 page report providing an overview of recent (within the last two years) diversity-related initiatives or programs that address one or more of the University's stated diversity goals. This report should describe each initiative/program and indicate which of the five university diversity goals the initiative/program supports. The purpose of this report is to provide baseline data for the University.

As a part of the Spring 2007 Budget and Planning process, units will be asked to review the University's diversity plan and submit a report that identifies which University and unit-level diversity goal(s) the units will address for 2007-2008 using the following format:

1. Identify which diversity goal(s) will be a priority for the unit during 2007-08.
2. Describe unit-level action steps for meeting goal(s).
3. State benchmarks or measures of success.
4. Outline a timeline for evaluating progress.

In February/March 2008, units will review, analyze, and summarize their 2007-08 diversity achievements with respect to goals and objectives identified in February/March 2007 and identify diversity goal(s) for 2008-2009 using the report template outlined above. Annual unit diversity reports will be next due in March 2009. Please review the timeline on the following pages for further information.