About Us

The Diversity Network is the result of state agencies partnership efforts to share resources and develop initiatives that address a range of human resource issues. Its primary focus is to build the State's capacity through initiatives that recognize the importance of understanding and valuing differences, while reemphasizing the State of Kansas' commitment to fairness, equal treatment and opportunity, as the workforce delivers needed services to citizens of Kansas. The Diversity Network's objectives include:

• Developing an understanding and acceptance of diversity, and ensuring a meaningful impact of diversity in all elements of the State's program and services.
• Sharing resources including knowledge and programs to build capacity.
• Collective policymaking and program development.
• Review and oversight of ompliance efforts
• Developing the capacity to report on programs and outcomes achieved.

The network is committed to enhancing diversity in the statewide workforce. It also can provide guidance and assistance to state agencies in their efforts toward broader diversity.

The Diversity Network is comprised of a multi-agency membership of State of Kansas government employees. Sub-committees have been formed to address such issues as a web presence, recruitment, training, communication and needs analysis.

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