Baldwin Wallace University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Baldwin Wallace University Non-Discrimination Policy: "As reflected in the University’s vision, mission, core values and strategic plan Baldwin Wallace challenges its students and employees to live out the spirit of inclusion in their daily pursuits. We maintain that the value of the diversity reflected at BW is far greater than the sum of its parts. To this end, in concert with the principle of “Respect for Persons” as outlined in our Community Standards of Conduct, Baldwin Wallace University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race or ethnicity, marital status, sex, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment of members of the University community falls short of our community standards and will not be tolerated. When a person believes that they or others have been the victim of discrimination or harassment they should report the incident as soon as possible. Based on the nature of the incident, the University will choose the appropriate response mechanism and do its best to address the situation in a timely manner with care and transparency. Response mechanisms include but are not limited to inquiries performed by the Discrimination Investigators and referrals to Student Conduct." The Baldwin Wallace Non-Discrimination Policy Statement is available at: https://www.bw.edu/Assets/policies/policy-equal-opportunity-harassment-nondiscrimination.pdf

Welcome to Baldwin Wallace University's Online Incident Report Form If you have been a victim of sexual assault, a bias incident or hate crime, or have witnessed a potential policy violation, please use this submission form to report the incident. If the incident is ongoing or if there is physical evidence pertaining to the incident (e.g. a rape kit, graffiti, a letter, electronic communications, etc.), please call Safety and Security immediately at (440) 826.2336. Do not tamper with any evidence: e.g. keep the voice mail messages or e-mail messages; do not shower (in the case of a sexual assault); do not wash away any graffiti; do not clean or touch vandalism, etc. https://fs22.formsite.com/bwtest1/form120/ The BW Discrimination Investigators: o Nancy Gussett, Associate Professor of Psychology, (440) 826-2027, ngussett@bw.edu o Janet Leonard, Director of Benefits, 440-826-2219, jleonard@bw.edu, o Jay T. Hairston, Assistant Dean of Students , 440-826-2157, jhairsto@bw.edu o Victor Snyder Investigator, Safety & Security, 440-826-2336, vsnyder@bw.edu o Gerrie Paino, Program Coord., Academic Affairs, 440-826-2111, gpaino@bw.edu BW launched a Strategic Partnership and Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign to increase awareness, prevention and support at BW. This vital new partnership, one of the first in the region, places the specialized, confidential services of a trauma counselor and victim advocate from the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC), with weekly hours, at the Health Center on the BW campus, including drop-in Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CRCC’s 24-hour hotline 216-619-6192 provides round-the-clock access to support.

1. THE BLACK FORUM The Black Forum advocates on behalf of black faculty and staff and other people of color. On an annual basis, the forum takes part in sponsoring and in collaboratively working with the BW community to ensure the following goals are carried out: Promote the interests of black faculty and staff Offer assistance to the University with the recruitment of black and other faculty and staff of color Assist in welcoming and orienting new black faculty, staff and students, and other people of color Serve as a resource bureau of informed people for Baldwin Wallace University and the broader community. Each year a newly elected executive board is charged to promote community dignity and respect in the community in the spirit of the ancestors which include previous African Americans who have given their careers to the mission of Baldwin Wallace University. (For more information visit: https://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/.) CONTACT INFORMATION: Kenneth Atchinson, Treasurer katchins@bw.edu 2. The TRIO Upward Bound program is a college preparatory program for high school students from low-income households who have the potential to be first-generation college students. In existence at Baldwin Wallace since 1968, Upward Bound gives participants the tools they need to achieve their highest potential. As a TRIO program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, all services are free to participants. https://www.bw.edu/community/upward-bound/ 3. Baldwin Wallace Honors Program - Minds Matter Summer Program Minds Matter of Cleveland, a 100 percent volunteer-run nonprofit organization, is forging a new partnership with Baldwin Wallace University to provide a shared, immersive summer experience for enrolled students following their sophomore year of high school. Minds Matter of Cleveland provides intensive academic programming, ACT test preparation, college admissions counseling and mentoring services to high-performing high school students from low-income backgrounds on the path to college enrollment. https://www.bw.edu/news/2015/minds-matter-camp

THE BLACK FORUM The Black Forum advocates on behalf of black faculty and staff and other people of color. In the spirit of maintaining harmony and diversity, and furthering the University's mission, we are committed to helping the University be responsive to the needs of blacks and other people of color to ensure that the aforementioned community is equitably represented at BW. On an annual basis, the forum takes part in sponsoring and in collaboratively working with the BW community to ensure the following goals are carried out: Promote the interests of black faculty and staff Offer assistance to the University with the recruitment of black and other faculty and staff of color Assist in welcoming and orienting new black faculty, staff and students, and other people of color Serve as a resource bureau of informed people for Baldwin Wallace University and the broader community MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION The membership of the Black Forum shall be open to all full and part-time faculty and staff at Baldwin Wallace University whose primary concerns include, but are not limited to, increasing awareness of issues and concerns of blacks and other people of color. Each year a newly elected executive board is charged to promote community dignity and respect in the community in the spirit of the ancestors which include previous African Americans who have given their careers to the mission of Baldwin Wallace University. CONTACT INFORMATION: Kenneth Atchinson, Treasurer katchins@bw.edu STUDENT SERVICES (For hyperlinks to the organizational homepages below please visit: https://www.bw.edu/about/diversity/) Academic and Cultural Events Series (ACES) Admission BW Scholars (for high school students) Disability Services Diversity Aid/Scholarships First-Year Student Scholarships Transfer and Adult Student Scholarships Scholarships from Outside Resources ROTC Scholarships Learning Assistance Upward Bound (for high school students) STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Allies (Gay/Straight Alliance) Black Student Alliance (BSA) Hillel Foundation for Jewish campus life Hispanic American Student Association (HASA) Middle Eastern Culture Club (MECC) Muslim Student Association People of Color United (POCU) POWRE (Women's resources) Voices of Praise (VOP) gospel choir Faith-based organizations Other cultural organizations PROFESSIONAL AFFINITY GROUPS Black Forum UNIDOS RESOURCES Adult, Transfer, and Military Services First-Year Experience Diversity Affairs LGBT Services International Student Services Multicultural Student Services

The university sponsors ABD fellows for two-year appointments who come from underrepresented populations. These individuals are given a 50% teaching load (two courses per semester), half-salary, and full benefits, and are assigned a faculty mentor to assist them with the transition to teaching undergraduates and to help them with balancing writing and teaching, and also with the various other pulls on a faculty member’s time. These fellows have full rights and privileges of faculty members while on campus.

SAFE ZONE PROJECT The Safe Zone project at Baldwin Wallace is a visible sign of the institution’s commitment to creating and sustaining an environment of support, respect and dignity for all members of the campus community. Safe Zone stickers signify an individual who has been trained to provide resources for students within the LGBT community. Areas on campus displaying the Safe Zone stickers are easily identifiable places for LGBT individuals to turn and be assured of understanding and support. Safe Zone sticker holders include faculty and staff who have confirmed their support and affirmation of the LGBT community by attending a 2-hour training session and agreeing to display a sticker in their office. or Faculty and Staff: Training sessions began during the spring semester of 2017. GENDER-INCLUSIVE RESTROOMS Baldwin Wallace University affirms our commitment to diversity in a variety of forms. Gender-inclusive restrooms may be used by any person regardless of gender identity or expression. Gender-inclusive restroom map COMMUNITY STANDARDS OF CONDUCT BW requires that all members of the university community and its guests be treated with dignity and respect as stated in this policy. SERVICES Baldwin Wallace University is committed to serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students. In keeping with the University's belief in the dignity and worth of all members of our campus community, BW supports and affirms students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. BW provides programming, resources, support and networking opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students, as well as for straight supporters. In accordance with the University's mission to prepare students to become contributing, compassionate citizens, we encourage all members of the campus community to promote social justice and eliminate discrimination in all its forms. Students who have been a victim of a bias incident or hate crime are encouraged to report the incident immediately. ALLIES Allies is the on-campus organization for straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students to come together in an accepting, open environment and discuss issues that are of importance to the gay and straight communities. The focus of Allies is outreach and education. LGBT SCHOLARSHIPS Baldwin Wallace University offers two scholarships for members of the LGBT community and their supporters. The LGBT Scholarship is graciously funded by BW alumnus and attorney John Kropf and his wife, Judy. The scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student member of the LGBT community who has attained junior or senior status and has demonstrated financial need. The BW Humanitarian Award for Social Justice was instituted by Professor David Prok, a retired member of BW's department of sociology. The award is given annually to members of the BW campus community who make BW more hospitable, safe and accepting of minority members at the University. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Dr. Stephen Stahl, Provost, Charles Harkness, Chief Diversity Officer of the Center for Inclusion, and Shawn Salamone, Director of Public Information for University Relations, for providing the background information necessary to complete this section of the report.