Plan Process
Fall 2020
- Invited a group of student leaders of the Black Student Union, Fuerza Latinx, American
Indian Council, international students, and student government, along with university
leaders, to meet regarding students' racial equity concerns.
- This BIPOC action planning group met weekly throughout the fall semester to move through
this planning and development phase.
- Met with key stakeholders across the university to discuss specific student challenges,
identify barriers and opportunities, and exchange ideas.
- Drafted goals and actions that would capture the energy and intentions of the university
community.
- Developed and presented a drafted action plan with university leaders who are members
of Leadership Council.
Spring 2021
- Establish implementation team.
- Organize actions; add details about status of work.
- Discuss timing and strategic considerations for all actions.
- Reword and combine actions as needed for prioritization.
- Prioritize actions, summarize priorities, and select top three priorities.
- Establish timelines and metrics for actions.
- Route priorities to the individuals responsible for each.
- Update Diversity Council and begin monthly updates.
Ongoing
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Montana State University
163 American Indian Hall
P.O. Box 172105
Bozeman, MT 59717-2105
Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Ariel Donohue
ariel.donohue@montana.edu
406.994.3004
Program Coordinator
Abby Rodi
abigail.rodi@montana.edu
406.994.1040