The diversity recruitment plan developed by the hiring official and/or search committee delineates the outreach efforts and activities that will be undertaken.

It should include but not be limited to:

• Placement of advertisements in publications and/or on list serves

• Networking at conferences and with professional associations

• Use of placement services to increase the pool of qualified applicants 

The plan must contain:

• Lists of journals, newspapers, professional organization publications, and electronic postings to be used.

• Active recruiting strategies such as distribution of the vacancy announcement to other universities, especially Historically Black Colleges and Universities and others with programs that award most of their degrees to underrepresented individuals.

• Networking efforts at conferences and professional meetings, as well as making direct contact with academic departments and professional organizations.