Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 39.69
Liaison April Thompson
Submission Date March 2, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Creighton University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 3.00 Mary Duda
Chemical Coordinator
Facilities Management
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Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
Yes

The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

It is the policy of the University to make all programs and services available to individuals with disabilities. Inquiries concerning rights and responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should be directed to the Executive Director for the Office of Equity and Inclusion (see below). To obtain information on accessibility of buildings and programs or to report problems of accessibility, please contact Human Resources (for employees), Schneider Hall or by telephone 402.280.2709, or Office of Disability Accommodations (for students), Old Gym 437 or by telephone 402.280.2166.

The following person has been designated to monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the University's non-discrimination policies:

Ms. Allison Taylor
Executive Director
Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator
Creighton University
Office of Equity and Inclusion
Creighton Hall Suite 340
Omaha, NE 68178
Phone: 402.280.3189
Email: allisontaylor@creighton.edu
Web: www.creighton.edu/oei

The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title IX. Information regarding OCR may be found at www.ed.gov/about/office/list/ocr/index.html.

http://catalog.creighton.edu/general-information-about-creighton/nondiscrimination-policy/


Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):

It is the policy of the University to provide equal employment and educational opportunities to faculty, staff, students and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other groups protected by federal, state or local statutes. Upon notification, The Office of Equity and Inclusion will determine if an investigation is warranted, enabling the office to investigate and to take corrective action where appropriate.

The Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Center is a confidential resource for Creighton students, faculty, and staff. The VIP Center provides advocacy, information, resources, and support to the campus community. If a Creighton student, faculty, or staff member has experienced an incident of bias, sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence, or domestic violence either first- or second-hand, the VIP Center offers one-on-one support after an incident, information on student rights under Title IX, assistance in regards to housing, class absences, coursework extensions, transportation, safety planning, and access to campus services. The VIP Center also provides information on counseling and medical services, information and assistance with reporting to the University and/or Omaha Police Department, assistance with filing Protection Orders with Douglas County, and resources to assist friends, partners, and family members.


Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
Yes

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

A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

The Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs Office recruits and works to retain underrepresented and educationally and environmentally disadvantaged students to Creighton University’s health sciences schools. The mission is to develop a multicultural healthcare workforce that will help reduce harmful health disparities in underserved and diverse communities. The office provides academic, financial and social support services to targeted students and administers special programs designed to increase minority participation in the health sciences.
https://healthsciences.creighton.edu/multicultural-and-community-affairs/recruitment-retention


Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

The Creighton Intercultural Center offers undergraduate and graduate student mentoring, a Native American Partnering Program, pre-major advising and numerous skills workshops.

The Health Sciences Multicultural and Community Affairs Office (HS-MACA) has the following mission: Our mission is to promote Creighton University Health Sciences as a recognized leader in the training and development of a multicultural healthcare workforce that serves to reduce health disparities in underserved and diverse communities through research, culturally proficient education, community interaction and engagements. More information about HS-MACA and their initiatives can be found here: https://healthsciences.creighton.edu/diversity

A variety of student groups on campus exist for students to offer each other peer support. Some groups include the Student Jewish Organization, the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, CU African-American Student Association, CU Latino Student Association, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and Hui O Hawaii. All student groups are Creighton can be found here: https://creighton.campuslabs.com/engage/


Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:
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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Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
No

Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
No

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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