Ms' JoAnn J' Dominique

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Best PracticesU.S. Geological SurveyDiversity
Council

• Ms. Jo-Ann J. Dominique
• Management Program Analyst
• Office of Equal Opportunity

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History

• USGS Diversity Council formed 2007
• Different structure from predecessor group,
• SEPAC
• New Structure
• Four Sub-Councils make-up Diversity Council
• Groups represent four major components
• (Regions/Headquarters) of USGS
• Membership open to all employees regardless of
  grade
• or occupation (five members per Sub-Council)
• Management Liaison for each Sub-Council
• Cost Center Chief or above
• Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC)
• OEO Staff provides guidance advisory services

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Strategic Plan, Charter, Operating Procedures

• Purpose
• Build a diverse workforce reflective of NCLF
• Recognize value of diverse workforce to mission
• Build a culture open accepting of differences
• Strategic Goals Objectives
• Diversity Training Education
• Accountability
• Recruitment Retention
• Roles Responsibilities
• Sub-Councils, including Chairperson
• Strategic Advisory Committee
• OEO Staff

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Diversity Council Goals Accomplishments
FY2007-2008

• Goals
• Training/Education primarily
  managers/supervisors
• Accountability Establish an Award to recognize
  employee
• contribution to enhancing USGS diversity
  program
• Accomplishments
• FranklinCovey Championing Diversity course
• 22 Trained Facilitators (current previous
  members)
• Many employees completed course in FY08
• 167 Supervisors, 164 Non-Supervisor, 22 Classes
• Annual Diversity Awards (presented at ceremony)
• Briefed Council on MD-715
• Dynamic Diversity Website
• Diversity Poster Workforce voted on slogan

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Diversity Council Evolves

• FY2009 Goals Objectives
• Expand training opportunities
• Continue Championing Diversity
• Train Facilitators for Leading Across
  Generations
• (OEO ER)
• Increase Councils involvement in MD-715 Barrier
• Analysis
• MD-715 Focus Groups (WR)
• Expand Community Outreach Activities
• Promote USGS math science careers by visits to
  
• middle/high schools (HQ)
• California Science Education Conference (WR)
• Support National Get Outdoors Day (CR)
• Improve communication with the workforce
• (Diversity Poster Website)

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The Future

• Vision for expanded roles
• Increased outreach
• Increased training
• More employees interested in serving on
• the Diversity Council
• Building a more diverse workforce
• Ensuring Diversity USGS Guiding
• Principles are integral part of USGS culture

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For Additional Information
Please contact Ms. Jo-Ann Dominique Management
Program Analyst Office of Equal
Opportunity U.S. Geological Survey Reston,
VA 703.648.7011 jdominique_at_usgs.gov