Background of the Diversity Network

Background
The Diversity Network is the result of State agencies efforts to create partnerships and share resources to address a range of human resource issues. Its primary focus is on building the state’s capacity through the recognition of the importance of understanding, accepting and taking advantage of diversity and diverse thought.

The Network represents a commitment to manage diversity issues, including EEO and affirmative action compliance efforts, by a consortium of stakeholder agencies instead of by direction from a single agency.

The Diversity Network’s objectives include:

• Working an understanding, acceptance, and meaningful impact of diversity into all elements of the State’s programs and services;
• Sharing resources, including knowledge and programs, to build capacity;
• Collective policy making and program development;
• Review and oversight of compliance efforts; and
• Developing the capacity to report on programs and outcomes achieved.

-November, 2003