ACCESS IS NOT ENOUGH  October 1989


                                APPENDIX C


                      Letter to Black Faculty and Staff
                           Announcing the Report


Dear Colleague:

    In developing the Enhancement Plan, it became apparent to many that the
campus needs a comprehensive report to address the issue of full
participation by Blacks within our community.  Dr. Kirwan and I have
discussed when and how such a report should be completed. Initially, we
considered establishing a blue ribbon committee to develop the report.  We
have, however, decided that since so much material is already available it
would be more expeditious if I were to consult with others on campus and then
draft a report.  This report would then be reviewed by appropriate
committees.

    I have completed a draft of the introduction.  A copy of this draft can
be obtained by contacting Ms. Tammy Paolino at extension 4703.  It outlines
the purpose of the report, provides supporting data, outlines the questions
the report should address, and discusses the methodology for completing the
report.  Several of the questions to be addressed by the report are:

                     Environmental Concerns/Racism

1.  Is the environment at UMCP supportive for Blacks to be successful?

2.  What are the factors in the environment that make Blacks feel comfortable
    or uncomfortable at UMCP?

3.  Incidents of racism occur on this campus.  In some instances they are   
    subconscious and unintended; in other instances they are open and direct. 
    What programs and activities are needed to make this campus as free of  
    racism as possible?

4.  What specific programs, activities and incentives are needed to improved 
    the overall environment for Blacks at UMCP?

                                  Staff

1.  Is the institution providing black staff employees adequate opportunity 
    for upward mobility?  If not, what training, mentoring, internships and 
    financial support initiatives are needed?

2.  Are the positions that Blacks are appointed to serving to decreases their
    opportunities for mainstreaming?

3.  Do black staff employees feel that their contributions are valued by the 
    institution?  If not, are there initiatives that we could implement to  
    address the concern?

     I am writing to request your assistance and encourage your participation
in this project .  Specifically, I am asking that you share with me your
thoughts concerning the questions and any recommendations for programs,
initiatives that you think are needed. I would be pleased to receive your
information in writing, by telephone, or in person.  If you would like to
meet with me, please contact Ms. Tammy Paolino at extension 4703 to arrange
an appointment. Lastly, we have scheduled Open Forums to provide an
opportunity for all interested individuals to comment on the report.  I urge
you to share your thoughts with me,   The forums are:

                Tuesday, July 18th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
                      Hornbake Library, Room 0103

                Thursday, July 27th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                      Hornbake Library, Room 0103

      Finally, it is hoped that the report will be completed by early fall,
so I ask that you provide your contributions to me by July 29, 1989.

     I thank you in advance for your willingness to contribute to this in
this important endeavor.

                                     Sincerely,


                                     Ray Gillian
                                     Assistant to the President