In preparation for developing a Diversity, Education and Outreach (DEO) Strategic Plan, the NCAR Office of DEO has, in collaboration with UCAR, carried out needs assessments of the university community and potential informal education partners. This report summarizes the findings of those needs a... Show moreIn preparation for developing a Diversity, Education and Outreach (DEO) Strategic Plan, the NCAR Office of DEO has, in collaboration with UCAR, carried out needs assessments of the university community and potential informal education partners. This report summarizes the findings of those needs assessments, and highlights community priorities for consideration in NCAR's DEO Strategic Plan. Data collection for this report took place between September 2015 and January 2016, and was threefold: University Department Survey, discussion groups at a UCAR Members Meeting breakout session: "University Expectations for NCAR's Diversity, Education and Outreach", and discussions with informal education institutions. Show less
