AETD Diversity Focus Group Report

Diversity Council MeetingJune 12, 2001

AETD Report to the Diversity CouncilMay 8, 2001

Recent Accomplishments

• Secretaries All-Hands Meeting in March

• Development of Metrics•Gains•Losses•Growth & Recognition•Promotions•Awards

• Supporting Career Development Team

Recent Accomplishments (Continued)

• Awards Team•Comprised of Directorate & Engineering Center Staff•Revitalize Participation in Goddard Quarterly Awards and NASA and Goddard Honor Awards•Goal to Increase Nominations in all Areas

• Technicians•Reviewing all Grades•Promoting Where Appropriate to FPL-12•Developing Individual IDP’s•Developing Criteria and a Process for Above FPL Promotions

AETD Report to the Diversity CouncilMay 8, 2001

AETD Report to the Diversity CouncilMay 8, 2001

Continuing Efforts

• Active Mentoring Program

• Diversity Focus Group

Our Mission

The AETD Diversity Focus Group is committed to working with AETD Management in cultivating and maintaining a work environment that ensures all of its employees feel valued, respected, included, fairly and equally treated, and able to fully contribute to AETD’s Mission.

Our VisionWe’ve successfully established a work environment where employees

are: Valued: We value one another’s ideas, regardless of

who they come from Respected: We respect on another’s opinions and

values as professionals, even if we don’t agree with them

Included: Barriers have been eliminated and there is diversity at all levels of the organization

Fairly and Equally Treated: There is flexibility and accommodation to diversity, and policies and practices reflect an appreciation for diversity

Able to Fully Contribute: There is high morale - we’re self-motivated and take responsibility because we know we’re accepted and appreciated for who we are

2001 Goals

Goal 1: Establish AETD Diversity Website

Goal 2: Post AETD Diversity Suggestion Boxes

Goal 3: Create AETD Diversity Recruiting Display

Goal 4: Develop AETD Diversity Feedback Mechanism

Goal 5: Conduct AETD Diversity Survey

Goal 1

Goal 1 – Establish AETD Diversity Website: Develop a functioning website to provide diversity information, highlights, issues and events to the AETD workforce.

 Task Team Members:

Kanitra Tyler – Lead and Curator John Catena Joanne Uber Larry Hull Namrita Owens (Howard Kea)

Goal 1 Current Status

The QSS contractor currently redesigning the AETD web site has been given the new mission, vision, and goals of the DFG. The contractor has been requested to incorporate this data into the redesigned site and include the existing policies and procedures The Website will also host a virtual Suggestion Box, Diversity Tips for the Week, a Newsletter plus links to other pertinent sites.The contractor will have a demo site available the week of May 7th for preview

Goal 2

Goal 2 – Post AETD Diversity suggestion boxes: Establish accessible “suggestion boxes” (physical and electronic), to allow anonymous comments, requests, etc. regarding diversity.

 Task Team Members:

Joanne Uber – Lead Guinevere Boyd Mark Branch Scott Starin Jack Rosenberg (Howard Kea)

Goal 2 Current StatusDeveloped an AETD Diversity - Anonymous Comment Form This form is to provide a convenient way for anyone to

submit suggestion, compliments, criticisms or problems to the AETD Diversity Focus Group (DFG)

Methods for Submission of Comment Forms Under Consideration Set-Up e-Mail Account for AETD DFG Set-Up a link from the AETD Website Set-Up Mail slot in AETD Center Office Set-Up actual Suggestion Boxes in Key AETD Buildings

Goal 3

Goal 3 – Create recruiting display: Develop a diversity-focused display to accompany AETD recruiters.

Task Team Members: Howard Kea – Lead William Yuknis Paula Reitan Namrita Owens Scott Starin Mark Branch Michael White

Goal 3 Current Status

The first draft of the poster was presented in April

Currently reviewing 2nd draft

We have 4 individual photos and still need two more to profile on the poster

The poster will be used for the recruiting booths and each Engineering Center Office in AETD will be presented with one.

Goal 4

Goal 4 – Develop AETD diversity feedback mechanism: Develop a feedback mechanism for employees to give feedback to supervisors regarding diversity management and issues.

Task Team Members: Guinevere Boyd – Lead William Yuknis Mark Branch John Catena Brenda Bentley Namrita Owens Bill R. (Howard K.)

Goal 4 Current Status

Reviewed OHR feedback tool and provided comments

Developing a Diversity Advocacy Group to help steer employees to the right resources.

Goal 5

Goal 5 – Conduct AETD diversity survey: Develop and utilize survey to:

Establish baseline metrics on current state of affairs regarding diversity

Check support for ideas, action plans, etc. Clarify understanding of diversity

 Task Team Members:

Felipe Flores-Amaya – Lead Guinevere Boyd Kanitra Tyler Brenda Bentley Les Wentz (Howard Kea)

Goal 5 Current Status

Team reviewed the AETD results from the 1999 GSFC Cultural Survey. The survey did not significantly address the area of DiversityThe Team recommended conducting a Code 500 diversity surveyThe feasibility of conducting an Code 500 diversity was considered. However, leveraging the Center wide diversity survey activity determined to be a better approach.