Building a Diverse Work Force

Building a Diverse Work Force

Scientists and Engineers in the Office of Naval Research

  • Publisher: National Academies Press
  • ISBN: 9780309058490
  • eISBN Pdf: 9780309590976
  • Place of publication:  United States
  • Year of digital publication: 1997
  • Month: August
  • Pages: 160
  • DDC: 350
  • Language: English
  • Building A Diverse Work Force
  • Copyright
  • PREFACE
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • Contents
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    • PART ONE:
      • The National Pool of Scientists and Engineers
      • Onr's Current Science and Engineering Work Force
      • Recruitment and Hiring
      • The Work Environment
      • Recommendations
    • PART TWO:
      • Observations on Onr's Corporate Programs
      • Recommendations
  • PART ONE INCREASING DIVERSITY IN ONR'S WORK FORCE
    • 1 Introduction
      • THE NEED FOR DIVERSITY
      • THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
    • 2 Profiles of the Science and Engineering Work Force
      • THE NATIONAL POOL OF SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
        • Experienced Doctorate and Master's Recipients
          • Ph.D.S in Science and Engineering Fields
          • Master's in Engineering
          • Findings and Conclusions
        • Recent Doctorate and Master's Recipients
          • Ph.D.S in Science and Engineering Fields
          • Master's in Engineering
          • Findings and Conclusions
      • ONR'S CURRENT SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING WORK FORCE
        • Demographics
          • Findings and Conclusions
        • Education
          • Findings and Conclusions
        • Employment Status
          • Findings and Conclusions
        • Employment History
          • Findings and Conclusions
        • Recent Departures and Hires
          • Findings and Conclusions
      • OTHER POOLS
        • Naval Research Laboratory Personnel
        • Onr Principal Investigators
        • Findings and Conclusions
      • COMPARISON OF ONR EMPLOYEES WITH THE NATIONAL POOLS
        • Representation of Women
        • Representation of Minorities
        • Representation of Persons with Disabilities
        • Summary
    • 3 Building a Diverse Work Force
      • RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
        • The Current Process
          • Preliminary Review
          • Rating and Review Panel
          • Selecting Official
          • Science and Technology Advisory Board (STAB)
          • Final Approval
        • Recent Hiring Actions
        • Opinions About Recruitment and Hiring
        • Findings and Conclusions
      • THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
        • Attitudes Toward Diversity
        • Findings and Conclusions
      • ONR EFFORTS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY
        • ONR Diversity Plan
        • New Initiatives
          • Diversity Training
          • Rotational Assignments
          • Mentor Program
          • Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses
        • Role of the ONR Diversity Committee
    • 4 Recommendations: Part One
      • PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS
      • SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
        • Advertising and Recruitment
        • Hiring Process
        • Work Environment
        • Employee Development
  • PART TWO USING ONR'S CORPORATE PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE DIVERSITY
    • 5 Observations on ONR's Corporate Programs
      • OVERVIEW
      • THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
        • High School Programs
        • Programs for Undergraduate Students
        • Programs for Graduate Students
        • Programs for Postdoctoral Researchers
        • Programs at HBCUs and MIs
      • THE ENTIRE PORTFOLIO
    • 6 Recommendations: Part Two
      • PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS
      • SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
  • REFERENCES
  • APPENDIX A DATA TABLES
  • APPENDIX B RECENT ONR HIRING ACTIONS
    • Summary Data on Qualified Applicants
      • Highest Level of Education Completed
        • Employment at Time of Application
        • Employment at Time of Application (Government Only)
  • APPENDIX C SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS WITH ONR PROGRAM OFFICERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES
    • PART I: BACKGROUND AND METHODOLOGY
      • Scope
      • The Study Sample
        • Program Officers
        • Senior Executives
      • The Respondents
      • The Interview Process
      • Methodological Considerations
    • PART II: SUMMARY OF INTERVIEW RESULTS WITH PROGRAM OFFICERS
      • Attitudes Toward the Work Environment
      • Attitudes Toward Diversity
    • PART III: SUMMARY OF INTERVIEW RESULTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES
      • Attitudes Toward Diversity
      • Interview Guide
      • Conditions, Policies and Practices
  • APPENDIX D EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL DIVERSITY INITIATIVES IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
  • APPENDIX E COMMITTEE TO STUDY DIVERSITY IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING WORK FORCE OF THE OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH…

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