| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.11 |
| Liaison | Smith Getterman |
| Submission Date | March 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Smith
Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
Baylor's departments of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Access and Learning Accommodations, and Academic Support Programs provide support to underrepresented groups on campus within the student body.
The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
Does the institution have a discrimination response policy and/or team (or the equivalent) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
Baylor University is committed to a caring and compassionate community. No university, however, is immune to problems of bias and prejudice. If you believe you have been subject to a bias-motivated act, one avenue to pursue is the Bias-Motivated Incident Support Team, or BMIST. BMIST operates with the support of the President's Office and consists of staff and faculty who have expertise in diversity issues and conflict resolution. BMIST meets regularly to discuss new and ongoing cases.
How the Team becomes involved in a case:
The Team may become involved in a case in several ways. Team members act as mediators between those involved in an incident and, if necessary, advocate for changes that will reduce bias on campus. Referral to other resources on campus, such as the Counseling Center, the Office of Multicultural Activities, Student Judicial Services, the Office of Spiritual Life, the office of General Council and the Ombudsman for Students is another function of the Team. The Team provides intervention during times of crisis and speaks to campus groups about bias.
The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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