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News and Notes
February 2005 |
Welcome to News and Notes, our online journal
of selected articles related to the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Diversity Management (OEODM) celebrations, events, and topics
of interest to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) community.
NIH EEO RESTRUCTURED!
On October 4, 2004, restructuring of the NIH Office of
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEODM) was officially completed.
The restructuring project, which was initiated in October 2003 in response
to the President's Management Agenda, the DHHS Secretary's goal for
a "Singular Department," and
NIH's Administrative Restructuring Advisory Committee (ARAC) mandate,
consolidated the OEODM and the 27 independent Institute and Center
(IC) EEO Offices into the new OEODM. Phase I included the realignment
of all NIH EEO staff and payroll costs into the new OEODM Organization.
Simultaneously, Phase II of the Plan, which involves a one-year transition
period to address staffing, logistical, and administrative issues,
was initiated.
The new OEODM, consisting of the Office of the Director and four Divisions
(Program Evaluation; Policy, Planning, Programs, and Diversity Management;
IC Services; and Complaints Management and Resolution), has come a
long way in its accomplishments. On November 12, 2004, the OEODM finalized
the realignment of staff within the new Divisions.
The new organization is unique in that the Division of Program Evaluation
was created to work internally with the other Divisions to ensure that
the NIH has the best EEO and Diversity Management program possible.
Organization Chart of the Restructured OEODM
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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Lawrence N. Self
It's a new year,
and a newly restructured Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Management (OEODM) is working diligently to serve you. The OEODM
is now a consolidated organization wherein all EEO functions are centralized.
It is an exciting time of change. The restructuring required by the
NIH Administrative Restructuring Advisory Committee offered greater
potential to better serve the NIH community. You can stay informed
by reading this OEODM monthly e-newsletter on the NIH Web at http://oeodm.od.nih.gov/.
In this issue, you will learn about all four OEODM Divisions. We
have provided a staff listing for your speedy referral. We
are committed to projecting a professional image by providing exceptional
customer service and earning the respect of our customers and stakeholders.
The foundation of the NIH EEO Program is built upon the essential elements
of a model agency EEO Program, which are:
- Demonstrated commitment from the agency leadership;
- Integration of EEO into the agency's
strategic mission;
- Management and program accountability;
- Proactive prevention of unlawful discrimination;
- Efficiency;
- Responsiveness and legal compliance.
In future issues of this newsletter, I will share with you
the OEODM strategic plan.
Thank you for your support of the NIH EEO
Program. This year promises to be the best year ever.
Lawrence N. Self
Director, Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Management
Staff in the Immediate Office of the Director
Name |
Title |
Phone |
Hyden Shen |
Special Assistant |
301.496.9281 |
Patricia Ruben |
Administrative Officer |
301.402.3680 |
Carolyn Bellamy |
Secretary |
301.496.8920 |
LaTonya Ricks |
Administrative Assistant |
301.496.6301 |
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The Division of Program Evaluation
O. Marcella Haynes, Director
301.496.2689
The Division of Program Evaluation is responsible for evaluation activities
related to the implementation of the EEO and Diversity Management Programs
within NIH.
Significant responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership in the overall management of
evaluations of the NIH EEO and Diversity Management Programs;
- Assessing
NIH compliance with EEO statutory, regulatory and public requirements;
- Providing leadership and coordinating with the OEODM
Director and Division Directors and EEO staff on program responsibilities
and initiatives;
- Serving as technical advisor to senior NIH management
officials in the evaluation of all areas of equal opportunity,
civil rights, affirmative employment, complaints management, outreach
and recruitment;
- Developing standard criteria, metrics and methodologies
for EEO and diversity program evaluations;
- Serving as the focal point for coordinating NIH, DHHS,
Federal, and ad hoc requests for information related to the review
and/or evaluation of EEO and related program activities; and
- Evaluating OEODM customer feedback.
The Division of Program Evaluation Staff
Name |
Title |
Phone |
John Gimperling |
Supervisory EEO Specialist |
301.496.4627 |
Molly Gleeson |
Management Analyst |
301.451.9692 |
Carolyn Hunter |
Management Analyst |
301.402.3652 |
Deborah Graham |
EEO Specialist |
301.402.2441 |
Shalethia Williams |
Program Assistant |
301.496.0517 |
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The Division of Complaints Management Resolution
Selina Lee, Director
301.496.9013
The Division of Complaints Management and Resolution is responsible
for managing all aspects of the EEO complaints process, specifically:
- Managing the pre-complaint process, including EEO
counselor assignments, counseling, Alternative Dispute Resolution
(ADR), and pre-complaint reporting requirements;
- Managing all aspects of the formal complaints process
for all NIH components, ensuring that investigations are conducted,
reviewing investigative files, preparing appropriate documents,
and coordinating hearing requests;
- Serving as an advisor to the management officials,
employees, and applicants related to complaints processing and case-specific
requirements and procedures;
- Serving as a liaison to the DHHS Office of the General
Counsel, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and the Merit Systems Protection
Board relative to case processing under the NIH formal complaints
program;
- Coordinating all administrative matters relative to
the formal complaints process, including the assignment and evaluation
of reports of investigation, scheduling and logistics for hearings,
discovery, mailings, and related processing;
- Managing the appropriate data systems and record keeping
and preparing necessary reports and analyses relative to the formal
process, including the EEOC 462 report;
- Overseeing operational efforts to encourage the widespread
use of a fair ADR program and to evaluate the impact ADR has on
the complaint processes; and
- Providing leadership in developing NIH-wide policies and procedures
and making changes to current NIH policies and procedures in the
areas of discrimination complaint processing and ADR.
The DCMR Customer Service Hotline is 301.496.1551.
The Division of Complaints Management and Resolution Staff
Name |
Title |
Phone |
Victor Canino |
Formal Team Leader |
301.402.7049 |
Sonia Gaskin |
Senior EEO Specialist |
301.402.3687 |
Michael Chew |
EEO Specialist |
301.402.3681 |
Dawn Henderson |
EEO Assistant |
301.594.3591 |
Janette Gabriel |
Pre-complaint Team Leader |
301.402.7048 |
Jerry Garmany |
EEO Specialist |
301.496.9100 |
Tyrone Banks |
Program Analyst |
301.496.1763 |
Noah Duvall |
Program Assistant |
301.496.7071 |
Chinara Brown |
Office Automation Assistant |
301.402.5916 |
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The Division of Policy, Planning, Programs, and Diversity Management
Joan Brogan, Director
301.402.6583
The Division of Policy, Planning, Programs, and Diversity Management
serves as a consultant to NIH management in all areas of equal opportunity,
civil rights, affirmative employment, corporate outreach and recruitment,
special emphasis programs, and diversity management.
Significant responsibilities include:
- Developing NIH-wide policy and reviewing other policies
related to EEO and Diversity Management;
- Planning for and developing NIH EEO Program Status
Report (MD-715) for HHS, as required by EEOC;
- Serving as focal point and coordinator for training
initiatives sponsored by OEODM;
- Managing Special Emphasis Programs and related outreach
and recruitment initiatives;
- Collaborating with IC Services Division on training
and educational activities;
- Initiating NIH Special Emphasis Programs' Annual Observances;
and
- Managing the NIH Workplace Diversity Initiative and providing advice
and guidance to the NIH Diversity Council and IC Diversity Catalysts.
The Division of Policy, Planning, Programs, and Diversity
Management Staff
Name |
Title |
Phone |
John Miers |
Senior Advisor/Disability Issues |
301.443.3945 |
Rose Wright |
EEO Specialist |
301.496.5332 |
Rebecca Tudisco |
Branch Leader (AEP & SEPM) |
301.496.3482 |
Rose Pruitt |
Federal Women's Program Manager |
301.594.5157 |
Glenda Keen |
Federal Women's Program |
301.496.5089 |
Kay Johnson-Graham |
Black Employment Program Manager* |
301.496.3403 |
Jackie Dobson |
Program Analyst |
301.496.3671 |
Cyrus Salazar |
Hispanic Employment Program Manager |
301.496.1416 |
Carlton Coleman |
Disability Employment Program Manager |
301.496.2906 |
Janet Bey |
EEO Assistant |
301.496.1013 |
Sherrie Davis |
Branch Leader (DM & ET) |
301.496.2153 |
Carl Lucas |
American Indian and Alaska Native Program Manager* |
301.496.1165 |
Hyden Shen |
Asian Pacific Islander Program Manager* |
301.496.9281 |
Gary Morin |
Program Analyst |
301.496.4628 |
Gerard Roman |
EEO Specialist |
919.541.3430 |
Darlene Pearson |
EEO Specialist |
301.496.1552 |
Marianne Hamilton |
DHHS Emerging Leader |
301.402.0110 |
Doreen Kibler |
Secretary |
301.496.1584 |
*denotes collateral-duty assignment
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The Institutes and Centers Services Division
Hilda B. Dixon, Director
301.402.4157
The Institutes and Centers Division is responsible for providing day-to-day
operations and support to the NIH and ICs in the overall management
of the EEO and Diversity Programs through the utilization of EEO Specialists
who provide service to the ICs in all aspects of the EEO and Diversity
Programs.
Significant responsibilities include:
- Serving as an advisor to the IC management officials and employees
for all EEO and Diversity Programs;
- Serving as ex-officio members of senior level IC Search Committees,
Promotion and Tenure committees/boards, IC Performance Review Boards,
and other EEO-related groups;
- Providing support for the development and implementation of NIH
Affirmative Employment Plans and program activities, including IC
data analyses and reporting requirements;
- Identifying targeted recruitment needs, and assisting with IC-targeted
recruitment of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities;
- Advising the ICs on their disability program responsibilities,
including reasonable accommodation requests, Section 508 compliance,
and Limited English Proficiency requirements;
- Making recommendations, coordinating, and collaborating with ICs
on their EEO and diversity training needs, coordinating training
logistics and follow up;
- Providing advice, guidance, feedback, and support to the OEODM
Divisions in matters of concern related to EEO, EEO-sensitive data,
and diversity issues within the ICs; and
- Providing advice and referral
for employees and managers who wish to seek additional consultation
regarding their disputes or problems in the workplace.
The Institutes and Centers Services Division
Name |
Title |
Phone |
Jayne Callahanhenson |
Chief, THE WRITE TEAM |
301.496.7478 |
Alma McKune |
Program Assistant |
301.496.4547 |
Janie Brown |
Program Assistant |
301.402.4157 |
Jennifer Haley |
EEO Assistant |
301.435.8260 |
Karen Basnight |
Chief, THE MINT TEAM |
301.402.3663 |
Shelma Grant |
EEO Specialist - NCI |
301.402.3663 |
Andre Smith |
EEO Specialist - CC/FIC |
301.594.5095 |
Kimberlee Ford |
EEO Specialist - NINDS/NEI/NHGRI |
301.496.8990 |
Carolyn Williams |
EEO Specialist - NIA/NIAMS/NIBIB |
301.402.0133 |
Pamela Oliver |
EEO Specialist - NLM/NIGMS/NCRR |
301.594.2751 |
Margarite Curtis-Farrell |
EEO Specialist - CIT/NCCAM/CSR |
301.435.1279 |
Sandra King |
EEO Assistant |
301.402.3663 |
Sharrell Butler |
Chief, ALL-STAR TEAM |
301.402.3663 |
Mary Okwaro |
EEO Specialist - OD/ORS |
301.496.1989 |
Yvonne Hefley |
EEO Specialist - NIAID/NIDCD |
301.496.2938 |
Rosemary Pettis |
EEO Specialist - NHLBI/NIDA/NIDCR |
301.443.7968 |
Kathy Odenwald |
EEO Specialist - NIEHS |
919.541.2475 |
Virginia Ivanoff |
EEO Specialist - NIEHS |
919.541.3675 |
Tina Lancaster |
EEO Specialist - NIDDK/NIAAA/NICHD |
301.402.3663 |
Alfreda Layne |
EEO Specialist - NIMH/NINR/NCMHD |
301.435.6260 |
Aurelio Vasquez |
EEO Assistant |
301.594.5159 |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
February
African American History Month - Program/activity on campus
commemorating African Americans' past and present contributions to
America.
Date: February 14, 2005 - Place: Masur Auditorium - Time:
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Theme: A Play About the 1001 Inventions of African American
Inventors
Program Manager: Kay Johnson
Date: February 15, 2005 - Place: Natcher, Conf. Room D - Time:
Noon - 1:30 pm
Open Forum - Activity on campus co-sponsored
by The NIH Asian American and Pacific Islander Employment Committee
(AAPIEC) and the Asian and Pacific Islander American Organization (APAO)
Featured
Speakers:
Joannie Shen, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Senior Clinical Investigator,
and Commander, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NIAAA/NIH,
who will speak on "Demystifying Stereotypes."
Howard Gadlin, Ph.D., Ombudsman, Center for Cooperative Resolution,
OD/NIH, who will speak on "Getting to Know the NIH Ombudsman and Center
for Cooperative Resolution."
Program Manager: Hyden Shen, Esq.
MARCH
Women's History Month - Program/activity on campus commemorating
women's past and present contributions. 2005 Theme: Women Change America.
Date: March 9, 2005 - Place: Natcher Auditorium - Time: 11:30
am - 1:00 pm
Ann Timmons, Communications Artist, will present a performance-to-go
play titled Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins
Gilman.
Program Manager: Rose Pruitt
Date: March 29, 2005 - Place: Stone House - Time: 11:30 am
- 1:00 pm
Theme: Mentoring Seminar - Guest Speaker: Cheryl Kelley, Special
Emphasis Program Manager, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville,
Maryland.
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We welcome your ideas and comments about how we may make our EEO
News & Notes better. Please forward your input to Jayne
E. Callahanhenson, Chief, The Write Team, Institutes and Centers
Services Division, OEODM. Ms. Callahanhenson can be reached by telephone
at 301-496-7478.
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