DEOMI - Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐌𝐈: 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 #DEOMI4Life Calling all former DEOMI Faculty Members and Alumni... We want to tell your story! (𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒖 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑬 𝟏𝟒𝒕𝒉) As we approach our 53rd Anniversary on June 24th, we take a look back at the journey that led us to becoming the DoD's premiere Institute for Human Relations research, education, and training. Since 1971, we have trained more than 53,000 students, a milestone achievement made possible by the countless Military and Federal Civilian employees who helped make this Institute what it is today. Somehow “Thank You” just doesn’t feel like enough. That is why we would like to showcase you, our former Faculty Members & Alumni! We want to tell your story and how DEOMI impacted you, your career, and your life. 𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒖𝒔… Send an email to [email protected], titled DEOMI4Life, with the following info: - Your full name and contact information. - If you were a Student, indicated the course you attended with either a class number or attendance dates. - If you were a faculty member, please include the position you held and the dates you served at DEOMI. DEOMI Public Affairs will respond to your email with a short interview questionnaire. Simply return the questionnaire with the requested attachments by 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Disclaimer: DEOMI Public Affairs reviews each submission for authenticity and accuracy, and reserves the right to, edit, modify, and remove content provide voluntarily to ensure the content meets our internal/external communication objectives prior to release on our public-facing platforms. Submission must adhere to the DoD User Agreement, found in our About section.

🎉 Happy 108th Birthday to the Marine Corps Reserve! 🎉 From all of us at DEOMI, we wish the Marine Corps Reserve a very Happy Birthday! Established in 1916, the USMC Reserve was formed in response to the increased demand for additional warfighters prior to World War I. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act to formally establish the Marine Corps Reserve. Thank you for your vital service to our nation! #MarineCorpsReserve #SemperFi #ThankYouForYourService

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment and the brave men and women who fought for universal suffrage. The Department honors their efforts and the progress that has been made through its commitment to provide an inclusive atmosphere where individuals have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. This year’s #WomensEqualityDay tagline, “One Piece at a Time,” reflects on the lives and contributions of remarkable individuals who played pivotal roles in women gaining the right to vote. Among them are Frederick Douglass, Wilhelmina Kekelaokalaninui Widemann Dowsett, Harry T. Burn, Zitkála-Sá (also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), Adelina Otero-Warren, and Tye Leung Schulze. Their collective efforts paved the way for gender equality beyond suffrage. To learn more about these incredible individuals and Women's Equality Day, visit our website, at www.deomi.mil. Together we can continue to build a more equitable future for all, one piece at a time.

Please join us in congratulating the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s newest Equal Opportunity Advisors! Today, these highly-motivated students graduated from our Equal Opportunity Advisor Reserve Component Course, Class 24-2. #EOARCC24_2 Over the past four weeks, these students demonstrated a sound understanding of and ability to apply the lessons they learned in diversity and inclusion, racism, sexism, communication skills, climate assessment and improvement, DoD principles of prevention, conflict management and resolution, along with many others, within their respective organizations. Our EOARCC 24-2 Student awardees are: Commandant’s Award - Master Sgt. Kristina Gatson Harmon (From Group 6) Distinguished Graduate - Capt. Dallas Ballard (From Group 3) Distinguished Graduate - Maj. Laura Dutton (From Group 5) Distinguished Graduate - Capt. Isaac Gordon (From Group 4) Congratulations, Bravo Zulu, and well done to all! Special "Thank You" to our guest speaker, Commanding General of the 81st Readiness Division, Maj. Gen. Patricia Wallace. It was an honor to have you here with us! #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #EqualOpportunityAdvisor #ChangeAgents

👏 Congratulations to our EEO Mediation Course graduates! 🎓 We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work. 🌟 For more information about this course or another course at DEOMI, please visit the link below or contact Student Services at: 📧 [email protected]. 🌐 https://www.deomi.mil #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #DEOMI_EEOMediation #EqualOpportunity #EqualEmploymentOpportunity

🤝 Reconnecting with Our Legacy Partners 🤝 Yesterday, DEOMI's senior leadership met with members from The 1971 DEOMI Foundation, Inc., to discuss what future opportunities may look like as a result of rekindling the partnership between their two organizations. The DEOMI Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit organization that was originally formed in 1994 with the primary mission of supporting institutional functions and activities. The foundation was inactivated in 2004, but reactivated in 2011under new leadership. Foundation President Dr. Richard O. Hope (the institute's first Director of Research), led the foundation's support activities until his passing on December 1, 2023, at the age of eighty-four. R.I.P. Dr. Hope. The foundation is now led by acting President Ronald "Ron" Joe, former DEOMI Commandant, and Vice President Eugene "Godfather of DEOMI" Johnson (one of the institute’s founding faculty members). Assisting them are the foundation's Director Robert Watts (also a former DEOMI Commandant), Director Robert Gregg, Treasurer Jim Lambright, and Secretary Kelly Thayer. Together, they are determined to carry on the foundation's mission to support DEOMI in any way they can. To all current and former members of The 1971 DEOMI Foundation, we thank you for your support and dedication to our mission! 🙏 ✋ Would you like to reconnect with or become a member of The 1971 DEOMI Foundation, please contact our Chief of Public Affairs, at: 📧 [email protected]. #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #DEOMIFoundation #DEOMIAlumniAssociation

Is there anything more fulfilling than helping young minds thrive? Today, students from our Equal Opportunity Advisor Reserve Component Course, Class 24-2, made a significant impact by donating over a hundred items to the non-profit organization Genesis House, Inc. These donations included a wide range of school supplies such as backpacks, markers, and notebooks, as well as essential cleaning supplies and comfort items like pillows. “Many of us are parents, and with school just starting back, we knew how important these items would be,” shared one of our #EOARCC24_2 students. Additionally, most of the nearly 90 students in this course are Citizen Soldiers - Reservists and National Guardsmen - who are deeply committed to community support activities. Their passion for giving back was truly evident today! We are incredibly proud of these students! Their generosity will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of many. #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #CommunityOutreach #DonationDrive #GenesisHouse

🌟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐌𝐈’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧! 🌟 Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Mediation Course equips students with essential skills in mediation, conflict resolution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques. These skills are crucial for effectively supporting unit EO and EEO dispute resolution processes. We encourage all participants to engage fully and make the most of this valuable learning opportunity! #DEOMI_EEO_MC 📚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🔹 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: Learn ADR methods and their application within the DoD. 🔹 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Gain practical skills to resolve EO, EEO, and other workplace disputes. 🔹 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔: Benefit from the knowledge and experience of seasoned professionals. 🔍 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝? 🔸 Enhance your ability to mediate and resolve conflicts. 🔸 Support a fair and inclusive workplace. 🔸 Develop skills that are highly valued in the DoD and beyond. 📧 For more information about this course, please contact Student Services, at [email protected]. 🌐 Want to explore other courses we offer? Visit our website, at www.deomi.mil. #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #EqualEmploymentOpportunity #MediationCourse #ConflictResolution

🌟 Community Service Spotlight 🌟 On August 10th, 17 dedicated students from our Equal Opportunity Reserve Component Advisor Course (EOARCC), Class 24-2, along with two of our amazing DEOMI faculty members, volunteered their time and skills to support the Genesis House, Inc. 🏠✨ Their efforts included various projects that made a significant impact on the organization and the community it serves. This act of kindness and dedication truly exemplifies the spirit of giving back and making a difference. At DEOMI, we believe that community outreach is not just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity to create positive change. By facilitating these activities, we strengthen our bonds with the community and contribute to a better world. We are incredibly proud of our #EOARCC Class 24-2 students and faculty for their commitment to service and excellence. Thank you for being such an inspiration! 💪❤️ #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #EOARCC24_2 #GenesisHouse #CommunityService #MakingADifference

We are pleased to announce the new Leadership Education and Development’s (LEAD) pilot version of the Command Team Awareness Seminar (CTAS), September 24-26, at our facility on Patrick Space Force Base, FL. Tailored for Command Teams within the Department of Defense and Federal Service, this pilot seminar aims to enhance understanding of Human Relations topics that impact organizational climate, personnel, and policy; and is specifically designed for Senior Officers (O5-O6), Senior Enlisted Leaders (E8-E9), and Federal Civilian Counterparts. Participation in this pilot seminar is as a Command Team, preferably including a Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and Senior Enlisted Leader. Your Command-level experience is crucial for providing the feedback necessary to refine and improve the seminar for future iterations, and your insights will help ensure that the program effectively meets the needs and addresses the challenges faced by Command Teams across all components and services. If you are interested in attending please contact LCDR Jim Kilpatrick at [email protected] by 01 Sept 2024. Thank you. We look forward to your participation and appreciate your ongoing dedication to excellence in leadership. #DEOMI_CenterOfExcellence #DEOMI_CTAS