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Florida Educational Equity Act Report
June 2012 – May 2013
College of Education
Glenn E. Good, Dean
I. Equal Opportunity Compliance
Describe internal and external polices that are followed to encourage nondiscrimination practices. What were the results of any assessment, self-assessment, and
monitoring of your program services?
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The College of Education employs University procedures (committee appointment,
UF Faculty Search Tutorial, job posting on https://jobs.ufl.edu, advertisements,
candidate review, candidate campus visits, and final candidate recommendation for
hiring to the Dean) as an attempt to recruit and retain a diverse faculty. Faculty
searches include official advertisement in the following publications with
additional attention to personal contact and referral from within and outside the
institution.
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The Gainesville Sun print
Monster Online
The Chronicle online
Inside Higher Ed online
Insight Into Diversity online
Academic Careers online
Counseling Today online
ACA (American Counseling Association) online
Counseling Jobs in Higher Ed online
Academic Keys online
APA (American Psychological Association) online
NASP Communique
Higher Ed Jobs online
Sped list serv
Higher Education Consortium for Special Education list serv
AMTE list serv
NCTM list serv
AMS list serv
UCEA list serv
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Faculty and administrative hirings in 2012-2013
• Pavlo Antonenko, 8/16/12, White, Male, Assistant Professor
• Gayle Nelson Evans, 8/16/12, White, Female, Visiting Lecturer
• Mary C. (Caitlin) Gallingane, 8/1/12, White, Female, Clinical Assistant
Professor
• Dustin L. Jones, 8/16/12, White, Male, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
• Carl A. Sandeen, 9/6/12, White, Male, Scholar (Rehired Retiree)
• Anne Corinne Huggins, 8/16/12, White, Female, Assistant Professor
• Farhad Siapoush, 8/16/12, White, Male, Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor
• Anne Seraphine, 8/16/12, White, Female, Visiting Lecturer
• Mary Anne Steinberg, 1/18/12, White, Female, Clinical Assistant Professor
II. Equity Accountabilities
List or describe specific programs, visits, outreach activities and statements used to
support diversity.
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During this past academic year, the College Faculty Policy Council (FPC)
continued the work of the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee
(membership included the College’s three School Directors (Elizabeth (Buffy)
Bondy, Jean Crockett, and Harry Daniels) along with School representatives from
the Long-Range Planning Committee, Drs. Paul Sindelar, Dorene Ross, Bernard
Oliver, Dean Glenn Good, and HR Consultant Jodi Gentry, to implement activities
surrounding the core values of the College faculty.
At the Spring 2012 faculty meeting, participants engaged in discussion of core
values including transparency, diversity/multicultural competence,
interdisciplinary collaboration and respect as part of the Strategic Planning process
that has been ongoing in the college for two years. The diagram below includes all
elements of the strategic purpose of the college as identified by faculty in formal
and informal discussions. Special attention was given to diversity/multicultural
competence as an element of high quality teaching and research and our impact on
critical problems of policy and practice are essential elements. The addition of
“multicultural competence” to the core values of the college was approved by the
faculty (as illustrated in the figure below). During the Fall 2012 faculty meeting,
participants continued their conversations about the major goals of the college and
identified action plans for each item.
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The Strategic Purpose for the College of Education is to improve the quality of
educational and developmental outcomes across the human lifespan.
Excellence
Impact on Critical Problems
of Practice and Policy
Improved Public Perception
High Quality Research and
Scholarship
Transparency
High Quality Teaching and
Programs
Multicultural
Competence
Interdisciplinary
Collaboration
Respect
Resources and Infrastructure
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“Did You Know?” posters were the visible sign of efforts to activate faculty, staff,
and student interest in issues of diversity for the College’s Diversity Committee
http://education.ufl.edu/diversity-committee again in 2012-13. The Diversity
Committee included Pilar Mendoza, Chair and HDOSE faculty member, Elayne
Colon and Mary Ann Nelson, SESPECS faculty members, Bernie Oliver, HDOSE
faculty member, Danlng Fu and Brianna Kennedy-Lewis, STL faculty members,
Edil Torres Rivera, FPC representatives, Michael Bowie and Theresa Vernetson,
Dean’s representatives. 2012-13 activities included the review of a 2010 faculty
survey related to the diversity climate of the College and the analysis of qualitative
data collected in that survey by Dr. Pilar Mendoza’s graduate students. The data
were compiled in a report that was edited by the committee and made public to the
FPC at a spring 2013 meeting. The committee’s recommendations are listed below.
o Institute a COE orchestrated effort to improve diversity and climate at all
levels aligned with the strategic plan
o Leverage the Office of Recruitment, Retention, and Multicultural Affairs w/
additional resources to:
 Expand recruiting efforts to strengthen recruiting of student
minorities
o Investigate the possibility of:
 Enhancing retention programs
 Developing a teaching resource center
o Work with the Lectures, Seminars and Awards Committee to investigate the
possibility of:
 Recognizing exemplary programs and faculty
 Conducting workshops/seminars
 Building resources for faculty on ways to infuse diversity in their
teaching/syllabus
 Hosting intragroup dialogues and retreats
 Funding programs and faculty scholarship geared towards diversity
and multiculturalism
o Investigate the possibility of:
 Improving physical access for students with disabilities
 Improving physical spaces for social gatherings and study groups
 Strengthening graduate orientation by providing information of
resources on campus
 Reviewing exit interviews to include climate items
 Making the internal grievance process more visible
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In addition, the 2012 “Did You Know” Initiative continued in 2012-13, which included
the development of 10 different posters focused on issues of diversity, including
children’s autism, access to higher education for diverse populations, incarcerated
youth, foreign language instruction, healthcare transition for students with disabilities,
preservice teacher preparation in special education, and the numbers of young children
experiencing problem behaviors throughout their social development, was continued.
The posters were duplicated so that 60 posters could be posted in prominent areas
within Norman Hall and the Norman Hall addition to provide thoughtful attention to
issues of diversity. All posters can be seen at the following
http://education.ufl.edu/diversity-committee/did-you-know-project-2013/ .
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The Lastinger Center for Learning continued its efforts to offer opportunities for
professional development in Abu Dhabi to enhance the College’s international
efforts. Those efforts culminated in contractual agreements to provide professional
development to schools in Abu Dhabi.
III. Diversity in Services
Provide data, population statistics, cost, awards, participants and staffing that
reflects diversity in services.
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Detailed college faculty and student data are reported in appendices at the end of this
document. Faculty diversity includes 7% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian,
and 1% multiple races totaling 20% minority faculty for 2012-2013 as opposed to 18% in
2011-2012. Student enrollment in 2012-2013 includes 27% minority enrollment with the
largest percentage of minority enrollment from the Hispanic community.
An undergraduate Disability in Society Minor was proposed and approved by the
University Curriculum Committee in 2012 and now includes 71 currently enrolled
students. The disabilities minor includes 15 semester hours (5 courses) with the
intent to provide opportunities for student in all colleges to enhance their
knowledge of disabilities and the impact disabilities have on the lives of people
who experience them and on the people with whom they live and interact. The
courses and minor are available to ANY University of Florida student.
The 7th annual International Day Event in the College occurred on November 14,
2012. The program included entertainment provided by a Greek dance
organization, refreshments from several different cultures. An International
Student Fair included tabling by the Greek American Association, Center for Latin
American Studies, Children Beyond Our Borders, Foreign Affairs, Florida
Alternative Breaks, Study Abroad Services, and International School Services so
that all participants could learn more about becoming involved in international
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activities on campus and throughout the world. A student panel discussion related
to Teaching Internationally was held, as well as a faculty panel discussion on “The
Language of Learning: Developing Today for Change Tomorrow.” Faculty were
from the School of Architecture, the School of Teaching and Learning, the UF
Counseling Program, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – a good crosssection of UF faculty and visiting professors. Finally, Dr. Isa Jahnke, a Professor of
Interactive Media and Learning at Umea University in Sweden presented on
Swedish Schools and Schooling.
The College hosted a group of faculty and administrators from Nanjing University
in Nanjing, China during 2012-13 for a short trip to the U.S. As a follow-up to the
partnership with Nanjing University, a group of students from P.K. Yonge
Developmental Research School, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the K-12
Principal and selected faculty from PKY, and a college faculty member visited the
Nanjing University campus for one week in Spring 2013. From the Education
College website, http://education.ufl.edu/news/2013/04/24/blue-wave-highschoolers-visit-chinese-partner-school-during-spring-break/, the most memorable
part of the trip, though, was the students’ weekend with NJEIS students and their
families. They got to experience Chinese culture more authentically than most
international travelers dream of. When the chaperones reunited with the students,
they were met with an explosion of voices, laughter and animated stories about
each student’s unique experiences with their partner families. Their experiences
included hiking, grocery shopping, visiting theme parks, and getting a brief
glimpse of Chinese family life.”
The College is a leading participant in the Holmes Scholars Program. This is a
program providing mentorship, peer support, and rich professional development to
doctoral students from underrepresented minority backgrounds pursuing careers in
education. Holmes Scholars Program is part of the American Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education http://aacte.org/Programs/AACTE-HolmesScholars-Program. At UF, the College sponsors four (4) scholars currently at a cost
of approximately $ 7000.00
Graduate recruitment activities established by the Office of Recruitment, Retention
and Multicultural Affairs (RRMA), directed by Dr. Michael Bowie, have included
efforts to recruit students jointly with the Office of Graduate Minority Programs,
campus visitations which included seven (7) potential graduate students, and
identifying and contacting all other Florida colleges and universities to maintain
relationships to increase recruitment with their graduates. The following
institutions and organizations were visited in 2011-2012 to promote UF’s College of
Education graduate programs. One hundred and 193 individual contacts were
made at these visits.
• Barry University,
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Nova Southeastern University,
Florida International University,
Florida Memorial University,
Bethune-Cookman University,
Florida Atlantic University,
Atlanta University Center (Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark
Atlanta University),
• University of Florida
• University of Central Florida,
• Indian River State College,
• Florida A&M University, and
• Florida State University.
In the May of 2012, a recruitment event specifically for the COE Distance Learning
programs was hosted in South Florida. At each event, which was sent to the school
districts in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, registrants learned
about the various on-line degrees that are offered in the College of Education. Each
attendee received a folder containing a brochure of traditional programs, online
programs, a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and an RRMA business card. In
addition, RRMA has hosted Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 OGMP visitations, and has
participated in the UF Graduate School Fair.
Tutoring and Enrichment services are offered under the auspices of the College
Reach-Out Program (CROP) through the Office of Recruitment, Retention, and
Multicultural Affairs for students who have been recruited and identified as
economically and educationally disadvantaged in grades six through 12 from
targeted schools. The goal is to assist these students with admission to and
successful completion of postsecondary education. Middle and high school
populations are served in the city and surrounding rural areas of Alachua County.
Learning strategies, interpersonal skills building, homework assistance, and SAT
math and reading preparation are included. Fifty-two middle school students and
40 high school students were served in four rural schools while the after-school
program for city schools served 29 students from five schools. Other workshops
and college tours served 87 students from the local area.
The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES) is provided by the Florida
Fund for Minority Teachers, Inc. and administered through the Office of
Recruitment, Retention & Multicultural Affairs. Minority Teacher Education
Scholarships, Amount: $54,000. Sixteen (16) participants include 7 Black/AfricanAmerican (B), 6 Hispanic/Latino (H), 3 Asian American/Pacific Islander (A);
Gender; 13 Female, 3 Male)
RRMA provided additional retention services to students in the College. These
services include –
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o Regularly scheduled meetings to discuss academic and professional
development.
o Computer programs for ACT, GRE, SAT preparation are available.
o Reception for minority doctoral and master’s students were held.
IV. New Initiatives
What are your plans for 2013-14 to support equity and increased diversity?
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The College Diversity Committee will continue its work in assessing college climate
related to diversity issues.
The College will continue its Online Graduate Certificate in Postsecondary Learning
Support (PLuS), which was started in Fall 2012. This certificate is designed for
professionals working with college students who experience academic difficulties
due to learning disabilities, mental illness, inadequate preparation, or other
conditions that affect learning. This program is appropriate for those working in
college or university disability resource centers, ADA compliance offices, or reading
and writing remediation programs, or in academic support programs designed for
groups such as student-athletes, first-generation college students, or military
veterans.
The college will expand and intensify its efforts to recruit and retain exceptional
students and employees who reflect the diversity of the state of Florida and nation.
V. Accolades
What events afforded you the best results in equity and diversity in this reporting
year?
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The opportunity for college-wide discussions about the importance of diversity and
multicultural competence as foundational values that are critical to both the
performance excellence and the success of the College in reaching its aspirational
goals.
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Visiting Scholars – 2012-2013 – College of Education
The College is hosting 13 visiting scholars from China, South Korea, and Turkey.
Sunghee An—Dr. An is from Korea and she will be working on research methodology
consultation. She will be the guest of Dr. Ana Puig (Office of Research, Faculty
Development and Graduate Education). Her arrival will be in August.
Drs. Wei Bai, Xiaomin Fan, Yanpin Hou, Juanjuan Liu, Xiaojun Tang, Yue Wang,
Guanqiong Zhou – are all faculty from China who are working with Dr. Danling Fu in the
School of Teaching and Learning.
Donghong Han—Dr. Han is from China and is working on qualitative research with Dr.
Mirko Koro-Ljungberg (School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in
Education). Dr. Han will arrive in September and will be here until August, 2013.
Drs. Yanping Hou, Zhimin Ning, and Jie Zhu, are from China and are working with Dr.
Zhihui Fang.
Sang Min Lee—Dr. Lee is from Korea and he will be working on counselor burnout with
Dr. Ana Puig (Office of Research, Faculty Development and Graduate Education). His
visit starts in September and will end in August, 2013.
Serkan Yilmaz – Dr. Yilmaz is from Turkey. He is working with Dr. Kent Crippen.
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APPENDICES
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College of Education Enrollment by Degree Level and Ethnicity 2010-2012
Fall
Term
Undergrad
2012
Graduate
Post-Bac
Non-Degree
26 (76%)
32 (94%)
1212
(70%)
155 (9%)
Undergrad
339 (79%)
23 (5%)
Graduate
Post-Bac
Non-Degree
108 (8%)
11 (44%)
4 (8%)
Totals
828 (67%)
13 (52%)
30 (59%)
1,210
(69%)
146 (9%)
Undergrad
375 (76%)
19 (4%)
Graduate
Post-Bac
Non-Degree
860 (66%)
22 (61%)
41 (70%)
1,298
(69%)
115 (9%)
9 (25%)
2 (3%)
Totals
2011
2010
White
327 (78%)
827 (67%)
African
American
24 (6%)
121 (10%)
Totals
6 (18%)
4 (9%)
145 (7%)
Hispanic
45 (11%)
139
(11%)
2 (6%)
7 (16%)
193
(11%)
45 (10%)
155
(12%)
0 (0%)
9 (17%)
209
(12%)
63 (13%)
169
(13%)
3 (8%)
7 (12%)
242
(13%)
Asian
7 (2%)
29
(2%)
0 (0%)
1 (2%)
37
(2%)
13
(3%)
40
(3%)
1 (4%)
2 (4%)
56
(3%)
19
(4%)
44
(3%)
1 (3%)
5 (8%)
69
(4%)
Amer
Ind/
Alaskan
0 (0%)
4 (0.3%)
Pac Isl/
Hawaiian
0 (0%)
3 (0.2%)
Non
Resident
Alien
1 (0.2%)
76 (6%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
4 (0.2%)
3 (0.1%)
3 (1%)
Multiple
Races
10 (2%)
4 (0.3%)
Not
Reported
4 (1%)
32 (3%)
0 (0%)
1 (2%)
1235
34
45
77 (4%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
14
(0.8%)
37 (2%)
1732
0 (0%)
2 (1%)
0 (0%)
4 (1%)
429
6 (1%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
73 (6%)
0 (0%)
2 (4%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
34 (3%)
0 (0%)
4 (8%)
1,244
25
51
9 (1%)
0 (0%)
77 (4%)
0 (0%)
42 (2%)
1,749
4 (1%)
0 (0%)
2 (1%)
0 (0%)
7 (1%)
489
5 (1%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
68 (5%)
0 (0%)
1 (2%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
41 (3%)
1 (3%)
3 (5%)
1,302
36
59
9 (1%)
0 (0%)
71 (4%)
0 (0%)
52 (2%)
1,886
Total
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Data from OIPR Table I-1b
College of Education Full Time Faculty by Rank, Gender and Ethnicity 2010-2012
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Fall
Term
2012
2011
2010
Rank
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Lecturer
Sr Lecturer
Administrative
Faculty
Clinical Faculty
Totals
%
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Lecturer
Sr Lecturer
Totals
%
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
Lecturer
Sr Lecturer
Totals
%
Asian
2
Amer
Ind/
Alaskan
0
Pac Isl/
Hawaiian
0
Non
Resident
Alien
0
Multiple
Races
0
Not
Reported
0
Total
32
Male
12
Female
20
White
28
African
American
1
26
7
19
21
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
3
2
6
1
0
11
2
2
12
3
2
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
5
15
100
33
3
2
31
31%
13
2
13
69
69%
20
3
11
80
80%
29
2
1
7
7%
1
0
2
9
9%
1
0
1
3
3%
2
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
1
1%
0
0
0
0
0%
0
34
8
26
27
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
15
3
1
86
31
4
1
0
26
30%
13
11
2
1
60
70%
18
9
3
1
69
80%
26
2
0
0
6
7%
2
3
0
0
7
8%
1
0
0
0
2
2%
2
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0
0%
0
1
0
0
1
1%
0
0
0
0
1
1%
0
33
5
28
27
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
18
6
1
89
6
1
0
25
28%
12
5
1
64
72%
11
6
1
71
80%
3
0
0
8
9%
3
0
0
6
7%
0
0
0
2
2%
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0%
0
0
0
0
0%
1
0
0
1
1%
0
0
0
1
1%
Hispanic
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Data from OIPR Table III-2
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