Framework
6 A Framework
The K-State Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging plan is grounded in recognizing our historical commitment to education for all while simultaneously embracing challenges and concerns of our historically underrepresented and underserved constituents. The 6 A Framework below outlines the approach the President’s Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging undertook to arrive at a set of conscious, informed, data-driven recommendations for this strategic plan.
Awareness
Understanding of institutional needs and/ or influences at the state and national levels, demographics, phenomena and other data that fosters an appreciation for varied strategies and initiatives.
Alignment
Aligning these data, perspectives and understandings with the mission and vision of K-State in purposeful ways.
Aim
Using new insights to target strategic, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely — S.M.A.R.T. — benchmarks that are appropriate for K-State.
Action
Dealing effectively with opportunities and challenges via identification of strategies to achieve our diversity and inclusion aims.
Accountability
Being responsive to the needs and interests of students, faculty, staff and constituents, K-State is committed to the accomplishment of our diversity and inclusion aims.
Assessment
Surveying the landscape and programs for quality indicators on accomplishing the aims of the university, changes/growth and the impact on K-State.
Appropriate assessment metrics must be identified for the institutional aims. We will not major in the minor by attempting to identify a metric for each action item but rather concentrate solely on the overarching institutional aim for the theme(s). The tactical execution to accomplish the aim and the assessment of the effectiveness of the action items will be the responsibility of the units, departments and offices in those divisions.
View the framework in action
Explore the framework in our six thematic areas.