This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Social issues and programs: Ethnic groups and minorities'.
Social issues and programs:
Ethnic groups and minorities
2008 State Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Plan: Report to the Governor and General Assembly (covers Oct 1, 2007-Sept 30, 2008)
This Strategic Plan is the core and primary plan of the Department. All other plans Chafee/ETV Plan, PSSF Strategic Plan, and the CAPTA Plan are an integral part of this plan and are intended to support it. 2008 is the first year the Prevention Plan is also the Annual Progress and Services Report.
Affirmative Action Plan Fiscal Year 2010 / IL Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (covers July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)
FY10 July 2009 to June 2010 Affirmative Action Plan for IL Dept of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Assessing Progress Toward the Goals of The Illinois Commitment: 2004 Statewide Performance Report: Volume II
The first volume of the 2004 Statewide Performance Report presented a Compendium of Institutional Effective Practices in October 2004 highlighting examples of efforts and successes by Illinois higher education institutions and agencies in achieving the statewide goals of The Illinois Commitment. This report presents the second volume of the 2004 Statewide Performance Report, which provides both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of progress made by institutions and the state in meeting the goals of The Illinois Commitment based on the performance indicators adopted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education in February 2003.
Changing Demographics, Changing Educational Needs: Report to the Illinois General Assembly on House Resolution 892
Prepared in response to House Resolution No. 892, this report examines the policies and practices of Illinois public colleges and universities in the admission of undocumented residents, as well as the nature of the participation of rapidly increasing race/ethnic groups in higher education and strategies to increase their participation.
Closer Look: An Examination of African American Men in Illinois 2009 Final Report, A
final report and recommendations of the first statewide Taskforce on the Condition of African American Men in Illinois. This document, A Closer Look: An Examination of the Condition of African American Men in Illinois, represents the work of the Taskforce over the past six months. Established by statute in August 2008 (20 ILCS 1305/10-32), the Taskforce has examined the persistent and complex disparities and profound lack of opportunities that create barriers to success for a disproportionate number of African American men. Through formal assessment of resources and data and grassroots exploration of the opinions of over 500 African American males who participated in town hall meetings across Illinois, the Taskforce has formulated recommendations for policy in the areas of health, employment, criminal justice, education and fatherhood. These recommendations should guide us in our important work to improve the critical services African American men across Illinois with such help these men will be enabled to realize their full potential and enriching life for all of Illinois citizens.
DePaul University Women and Gender Research Initiative
Report from DePaul University on an Effective Practice that addresses Policy Area 4 of "The Illinois Commitment." The initiative works with community members to effect social change through social policy, advocacy and community development. The initiative also is committed to documenting, collecting and making public the contributions of individuals whose lives reflect previously untold experiences and resilience.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Resource Centers (2009)
The Illinois Department of Transportation values diversity on its construction projects. This flyer briefly describes services available to minority and women business owners through IDOTs Office of Business and Workforce Diversity Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Resource Centers.
Giannoulias asks banks to waive fees for Holocaust survivors (2008, January 22)
This press release issued by Office of Illinois State Treasurer: State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias is asking Illinois banks to voluntarily waive wire transfer fees on reparations from the German government paid to Holocaust survivors. "...this simple act pays homage to Holocaust survivors and speaks volumes about the commitment of Illinois banks to the well-being of our state's residents," Giannoulias said.
IBHE Hearing on Faculty Diversity (2002, October 4)
Testimony from Steven D. Cunningham, Associate Vice President, Administration and Human Resources, Northern Illinois University, for the Illinois Board of Higher Education concerning the Study on Faculty Diversity.
Illinois State Library Diversity Program
The Illinois State Librarys Diversity Program, a division of theLibrary Development Group, was created in 2003 to assist theIllinois library community in developing cultural and minority diversityinitiatives.