To publicize and promote the use of student interns and volunteers throughout NOAA.

Program

High School Intern Program

Development of intern program for graduating high school seniors.

Program

Approved by McInnis
Approved by Tillman - work with Division and Laboratory Directors to use program funding.

Web page Development

Create EEOAC web page to promote EEO and the Affirmative Employment Plan

Administrative

Approved by McInnis
Approved by Tillman

Science Outreach Program

Create a video presentation on the Center and Region

Program

McInnis:  Let’s Discuss
Tillman: Develop materials for internet access.

Administrative and Scientific Careers at the SWFSC and SWR

Create a pamphlet to assist students to choose a career in marine sciences

Program

Approved by McInnis
Tillman: Develop materials for internet access.

Awarding EEOAC Efforts Program

Set aside an annual budget for EEO awards

Program

McInnis and Tillman:  EEO Awards will be made using performance bonuses.

Vacancy Announcement Listserver

Establish Listserver to send Vacancy announcements

Personnel

Approved by Lent: 05/04/2001
Approved by Tillman: 05/04/2001

Administrative Functions Work plan

List of recruitment resources maintained on the web page and preparation of an annual report

Administrative

Approved by McInnis
Approved by Tillman

Review and Comment on the Achievement of EEO and AEP Goals and Objectives

Compile quarterly reports for the EEO Program Manager

Administrative

Approved by McInnis
Approved by Tillman

Develop Speakers’ Bureau and Materials

Prepare slides and scripts to educate students about the research conducted by SWFSC

Program

Approved by Tillman:  3/27/2002
Approved by McInnis:   3/28/2002

Individual Development Planning               

Facilitate career growth and development of employees by promoting the existing Department of Commerce Individual Development Planning Program

Program

Approved by the EEOAC:  07/17/2002
Approved by Rodney R. McInnis:  07/24/2002
Approved by Michael F. Tillman:  08/23/2002

Interview Questions

Develop a short, one or two page list of interview questions to improve the fairness and proper questioning during interviews

Personnel

Approved by Personnel Subcommittee:  03/12/2003
Approved by the EEOAC:  05/07/2003
Approved by Michael F. Tillman:  05/31/2003
Approved by Rodney R. McInnis:  06/06/2003

Inner-city School Partnership

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Identify scientists interested in visiting schools 6-8 times during the school year to give talks to groups of students; potentially form partnerships with individual schools

Program

Approved by Program Subcommittee:  07/2004
Approved by the EEOAC:  08/04/2004
Approved by William W. Fox:  09/14/2004
Approved by Rodney R. McInnis:  09/16/2004