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Diversity Committee
The American Public Works Association recognizes, appreciates and fosters the synergy which is created when the work environment
values the differences in individuals and practices inclusiveness and open communication.
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee advances the diversity issue throughout the association,
placing value on all individuals and the different perspectives of those individuals, and promoting the process for all to feel included as
part of the whole. Diversity includes race, gender, creed, age, life-style, national origin, disability, personality, educational background,
and income level. Involves a conference call every month and a meeting at Congress.
2008
- America's challenge to inspire and educate future generations - June
- Barriers to success - May
- Women in public works have stories worth telling! - April
- The country rooster does not crow in the town: communication with foreign nationals in the American workforce - March
- Leading by example: the importance of diversity - February
- Being First: Two First-Timers Meeting experiences" and "Public Works DIVAS: Dynamic, Intelligent, Victorious, Accomplished - January 1, 2
2007
- Women will lead next stage of Kirby Drive construction - December
- Diversity events abundant at Congress - November
- Homemaker, Version 2007 - October
- APWA diversity successes - September
- How does the farmer grow a new crop every year - August
- Diversity: Doing the right thing - July
- Leading by example - June
- Public Works Engineering: Diversity a cure for shortage - May
- Tempe's Tools - April
- A few keys for success for women in public works - February
- Field Employees Education and Development Conference - January
2006
- Disabilities and diversity: a closer look - October
- Communicating with the “Salad Bowl”: Some guidelines for speaking and presentations with a diverse audience - August
- A year ends and accomplishments are many - September
- A viewpoint on women in public works - July
- A model of inclusiveness within APWA - June
- Succession Planning in Tempe - May
- Recognizing the benefits of women in public works - March
- Diversity in Engineering: Partnering for a Change - February
- Partnership with students helps keep ocean alive - January
2005
- A woman's place is...wherever she wants to be - December
- APWA: Diversity remains "of the utmost importance in ensuring growth and vitality" - November
- Women rising in the public works field - October
- Diversity Committee sees positive results, prepares for new challenges - September
- Civics 101: A Citizens Academy - July
- Diversity and legal implications - June
- How diversity benefits municipalitiess - May
- Community partnerships offer great potential for public works - April
- Generational Workers = Higher Performance - March
- Obtaining international specialty workers for your organization - February
- Road map to an effective diversity action plan - January
2004
- Benefits of employee diversity rank high on Congress agenda - November
- Achievements of the Diversity Committee in 2003-2004 - September
- The opportunity to see the bigger picture - July 04
- The many faces of Atlanta - May
- Thoughts on today's generational divide - April
- President's Message - March
- Diversity work as emotional intelligence - March
- Diversity is good business - February
2003
- How we measure up "A San Antonio, Texas experience" managing team diversity - December
- Top Ten ways to interest young APWA members - September
- Celebrating APWA's diversity successes - August
- Creative strategies to increase membership and diversity at state chapters using the First Timers concept - May
- Diversity is good for business - March
- Using your organization’s diversity as a community outreach tool - February
- Diversity discussions enhance awareness at APWA - PDF
- The South Bay Area Chapter provides a $1,000 grant for student memberships, which allowed 11 college students to join the chapter. The chapter feels membership will enable students to learn by experiencing top-notch speakers, networking and also provide them with internship and mentoring opportunities.
- The Arizona Chapter's Membership Committee holds a New Member Breakfast to welcome new Chapter members and give them some insight into APWA and the Arizona Chapter's benefits and activities.
- The Kansas City Metro Chapter held a Luncheon Meeting, sponsored by the Chapter's Diversity Committee, with a panel discussion from APWA members who discussed the Muslim, Jewish and Kwanza celebrations held during the winter season. The purpose was to inform Chapter members of these celebrations and to illustrate the diversity of the public works community in the KC Metro area. There were numerous questions asked following the presentations and it was evident this was a successful meeting. Several members of the APWA/UMKC Student Chapter were also present.
- First Timers' Meetings were held at the Texas Chapter Annual Conference and the Florida Chapter Annual Conference.
- San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter Membership Committee recognizes new members at program meetings and on the chapter website; a member of the committee introduces the new member to at least ten people, seats them with a group of people to get the network flowing, and asks that they participate on a committee in their area of interest. Non-members attending their meetings are given an application form and a member of the committee follows up with them. They are particularly looking for minorities and young people. If rosters are not filled through an agency or a corporate member, the committee members call the Public Works Director or the Principal directly and ask them to consider putting minorities or young people on their rosters to complete them.
- Texas Chapter has matched up diversity and membership by appointing one member in the chapter and in all their branches to be a Diversity/Membership Chair.
- Northern California Chapter interviews each new member and takes their picture for their monthly newsletter and displays each new member’s picture at the registration table of each chapter program meeting in order to encourage new members to attend meetings and to remind seasoned members to greet these new members. They also hope that the picture and information on the new member at each meeting will give members a starting point with which to approach the new member.
- One diversity liaison indicated she copies excerpts from the first volume and has them laying on meeting tables prior to meetings at her place of employment. She also keeps a copy of the guide hanging on her office door and one lying on the meeting room table. She indicated people tend to pick it up when they come in to a meeting and see something that interests them.
- Generic Employment Policy PDF
- Generic Procurement Program Policy PDF
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