| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.18 |
| Liaison | Matthew Liesch |
| Submission Date | April 20, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central Michigan University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 3.00 |
Morgan
Hummon Sustainability Advancement Graduate Assistant Facilities Management, Great Lakes Institute for Sustainable Systems |
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Non-Discrimination Statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
Central Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. It is committed to protecting the constitutional and statutory civil rights of persons connected with the university. Unlawful acts of discrimination or harassment by members of the campus community are prohibited.
In addition, even if not illegal, acts are prohibited if they discriminate against any university community member(s) through inappropriate limitation of access to, or participation in, educational, employment, athletic, social, cultural, or other university activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. Limitations are appropriate if they are directly related to a legitimate university purpose, are required by law or rules of associations to which the Board of Trustees has determined the university will belong, are lawfully required by a grant or contract between the university and the state or federal government. Limitations of current facilities related to gender identity/gender expression are excluded from this policy.
The president is directed to promulgate practices and procedures to realize this policy. The procedures shall include the identification of an office to which persons are encouraged to report instances of discrimination and a process for the investigation and resolution of these reports/complaints.
https://www.cmich.edu/office_president/OCRIE/Pages/Nondiscrimination-Statement.aspx
Bias Response Team
No
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):
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Recruitment Programs
No
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups?:
No
If yes to any of the above, provide:
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Mentoring, Counseling and Support Programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:
Students: The Pathways program at Central Michigan University, features a mentoring program for low-income and first generation college students from all over the state. "Once students are accepted into the program they are paired with a faculty/staff mentor who is dedicated to supporting them. The mentor guides them through their college career and connects them with resources."
https://www.cmich.edu/office_provost/OID/pathways/Pages/Mentoring.aspx
All Students, staff and faculty have free access to counseling services through Central Michigan University, including support groups for with diverse focuses. For detailed information, please reference link below:
https://www.cmich.edu/ess/studentaffairs/CounselingCenter/Counceling_Services/Pages/default.aspx
Support for Future Faculty
No
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
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Optional Fields
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Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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