Terry Gaalswyk

The Affirmative Action Plan for Minnesota West Community and Technical College from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, outlines the college's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It includes affirmative action goals, timetables, and hiring and retention methods. The plan identifies underutilization of protected groups in various job categories and sets hiring goals for the next two years. It also details corrective actions and action-oriented programs to address these areas of underutilization, as well as methods for auditing, evaluating, and reporting program success.

The 2023-2026 Equity and Inclusion Plan for Minnesota West Community & Technical College aims to create a more equitable and inclusive environment. The plan, developed through a comprehensive needs assessment, focuses on eight key goals: integrating inclusive perspectives into curricula, creating a culturally inclusive event planning process, ensuring diverse representation on search committees, implementing a conflict resolution protocol, developing inclusive marketing and communication materials, establishing a process for diverse representation in projects, integrating DEI into student orientation and advising, and directing budgetary considerations towards DEI initiatives. Seven areas for improvement are also addressed: committee and task force formation, campus culture, job descriptions, progress measurement, policies and procedures, professional development, and programs and services. Six domains are monitored: mission, vision, and values; history; leadership; climate; physical environment; and supervision. The plan's implementation involves strategies, performance indicators, and expected outcomes across all areas, with a timeline for achieving these goals.