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HISTORY OF CHRA DIVERSITY and INCLUSION COMMITTEE: The Diversity and Inclusion Committee was established to oversee the management of the annual James W. Rouse Excellence in Diversity Awards Program. The Diversity Awards Program, originated by the CHRA, awards member organizations on an annual basis who exemplify world-class leadership in their efforts to promote diversity through programs and initiatives. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee, under its current leadership of Myneca Ojo, has broaden the scope of its mission to promote diversity by acting as a resource to share information, resources, and opportunities.
The CHRA Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is a professional group open to diversity practitioners, consultants, students and affiliated businesses who support the goals of diversity of the Chesapeake Human Resources Association (CHRA). The Diversity and Inclusion Committee sponsors the annual CHRA James W. Rouse Diversity Awards Program, which recognizes the accomplishments of organizations in the field of diversity. In addition, the Committee’s goals are to provide Human Resources practitioners a vessel to share information, resources, and opportunities in the area of diversity to further strengthen their skills and expertise. Current Committee members are drawn from the CHRA membership, and from all aspects of the Human Resources field: employment, employee relations, organizational development, training, benefits, compensation, labor relations, work and family programs, EEO/AAP, employee assistance and human resources information systems. Other professionals are invited to join and expand their expertise in the various Diversity areas. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee shares a vision of the Chesapeake Human Resources Association, (CHRA) as a premier human resources membership and networking organization that mirrors the customers it’s members serve. To introduce and maintain quality and informative programs and information sharing that will increase awareness, further educate and recognize the value of diversity in its members and customers.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee CHRA Diversity and Inclusion Committee Membership
CALL
FOR NOMINATIONS The Chesapeake Human Resources Association Announces
the 2011
The James W. Rouse Diversity Award
Baltimore area businesses or organizations and those serving the Baltimore Metropolitan area with a Human Resources department and/or Manager that can demonstrate a commitment to promoting a diverse, healthy workplace through their human resources efforts in training and development; recruiting, employee retention, community outreach, mentoring, shadowing, wellness, cultural competence, diversity training and/ or other activities; etc; are eligible for nomination for the award, so long as you have not received it within the last five years. Nominations will be placed into four categories for consideration and judged among other in their respective categories.
Organizations will be selected from submitted written nominations forms, CHRA board recommendations or publicized initiatives that CHRA is made aware of. Final selections may be asked to participate in a conference call interview with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee before the final selection is made. This would be done the same day as the selection. Final selections will be made by the CHRA Diversity and Inclusion Committee on April 21, 2011. All applicants will be notified of their status by the close of business day on April 22, 2011. Selected organizations will receive the award at the 2011 CHRA Diversity Awards program on May 18, 2011 at 6 p.m. September 2011 October 2011 November 2011 December 2011
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The
CHRA Board of Directors established this Award in 1996 to honor the late
James W. Rouse, whose vision of building a better way to live and work
through diversity was embodied in the many urban redevelopment programs
for which he is nationally known. This Award is presented annually to
CHRA member organizations in recognition for their creative and innovative
strategies that are in place to promote and advance the concept and spirit
of diversity and inclusion.