Building a Diverse Work Force

Scientists and Engineers in the Office of Naval Research

Editor: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309058490
eISBN Pdf: 9780309590976
Lloc de publicació: United States
Any de publicació digital: 1997
Mes: Agost
Pàgines: 160
DDC: 350
Idioma: Anglés

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…