See below for a request I am forwarding. If you are an expert on equal opportunity and/or affirmative action, they'd like you to complete a survey about best practices.
Dear individual with knowledge about equal opportunity/affirmative action,
Equal opportunity programs are designed to ensure that all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, have a fair chance to succeed. However, there is only limited research on what are the best practices to level the playing field in employment and in purchasing (which includes contracting and/or procurement).
We are requesting your assistance to help us gain better information on how to create equal opportunity in employment and/or in purchasing. To this end, the Henderson Center is currently conducting a research study which will be widely disseminated to those interested in equal opportunity.
You have been suggested as someone who is knowledgeable about equal opportunity. This knowledge can come from advocating for equal opportunity, working for an organization that administers equal opportunity programs, consulting in this area, or any other manner.
As part of the study, we have created an online survey and are seeking qualified participants. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, or longer if you want to provide more in-depth information.
We are interested in your perceptions of best practices in equal opportunity programs in a variety of areas, including advertising, mentoring, data collection, and leadership roles.
This study is intended to tap the collective wisdom of those who have knowledge about equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and policies. We will develop and publicize best practices based on the collective wisdom of those who respond.
To start the survey, use the link below:
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/275317/win10
Participation in the survey is anonymous. If you wish to receive a copy of the results there is a link at the end of the survey to request them or you can email me directly.
You are welcome to forward this invitation to others who are knowledgeable about equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and policies.
Thank you very much for assisting us with this important research study. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at msumner@law.berkeley.edu.
Sincerely,
Mike
Michael Sumner, PhD
Research Manager
Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice
UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall)
2850 Telegraph Ave, Suite 500 # 7220
Berkeley, CA 94705-7220
ph. 510.642.6395
fx. 510.643.4533
www.law.berkeley.edu/HendersonCenter.htm
The Thelton E. Henderson Center for Social Justice is a training and research center that prepares the next generation of lawyers to represent underserved communities and produces innovative and accessible scholarship that combines theory, practice, and policy on issues involving the intersections of race, class and gender with the law.