Amherst College
EN-8: Shared Facilities

8.1 Publicly shared facilities

An institution earns 2 points available for this indicator when it provides free or low-cost public access to A) space for public events or meetings, B) a facility that helps people meet their basic needs, C) a facility that provides cultural services, and D) a facility that provides recreational services. Partial points are available and earned as outlined in the Technical Manual.

Measurement

Report on the current status of the institution’s policies and initiatives. 

To qualify as publicly accessible, an institution must provide regular, non-discriminatory means for members of the public to use or avail of at least one facility that meets the criteria outlined above. This may include fee-based or occasional access, as long as access is not denied on grounds such as gender identity, racial or ethnic identity, indigeneity, genetic features, language, religion or belief, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Campus tours do not qualify. 

To qualify as free or low cost access, the institution must make at least one facility available at no cost on a regular basis and/or maintain standing discounts, below-market fees, or a sliding scale fee structure designed to ensure that no local resident is denied access due to their economic status. If claiming points for free or low cost access, include specific information about how it is provided in the appropriate fields below.

Applicable to all institutions.