| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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| Overall Score | 43.68 |
| Liaison | Jeane Pope |
| Submission Date | June 23, 2020 |
DePauw University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.83 / 3.00 |
Malorie
Imhoff Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Non-discrimination statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of the University community, including, but not limited to, members of the faculty and staff, students, guests of the University, and applicants for employment and admission. In this regard, the University reaffirms the right of its students to live and learn, and its employees to teach and work, in an environment free from harassment and inappropriate and/or offensive comments or conduct.
The University encourages a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or inappropriate treatment of any employee, student or guest because of any person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law. To be unlawful, conduct must be sufficiently serious that it unreasonably interferes with an employee's ability to work or a student's ability to learn or benefit from the University's programming. The University does not, however, condone or tolerate any inappropriate conduct, whether by employees or non-employees, based on a person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law.
Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to:
Ethnic, racial, religious, age, disability or sex-related jokes, epithets, stereotypes or slurs.
Foul or abusive language.
Offensive graffiti, cartoons or posters.
Insulting or derogatory nicknames.
Mimicking another.
Starting or spreading rumors.
Teasing about religious or cultural observances, retirement, age, ability to learn, or absenteeism.
Threatening or offensive mail, e-mail, voicemail or messages.
The University also recognizes the fundamental importance of the open and free exchange of ideas and opinion. It recognizes that conflicts may arise between individuals' desire to express their opinions and the right of individuals to be free from harassment. The University also recognizes that every act that might be offensive to an individual or a group is not necessarily a violation of the law or of this policy.
https://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/employee-guide/harassment/definition/
The University encourages a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or inappropriate treatment of any employee, student or guest because of any person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law. To be unlawful, conduct must be sufficiently serious that it unreasonably interferes with an employee's ability to work or a student's ability to learn or benefit from the University's programming. The University does not, however, condone or tolerate any inappropriate conduct, whether by employees or non-employees, based on a person's race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any category protected under federal, state or local law.
Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to:
Ethnic, racial, religious, age, disability or sex-related jokes, epithets, stereotypes or slurs.
Foul or abusive language.
Offensive graffiti, cartoons or posters.
Insulting or derogatory nicknames.
Mimicking another.
Starting or spreading rumors.
Teasing about religious or cultural observances, retirement, age, ability to learn, or absenteeism.
Threatening or offensive mail, e-mail, voicemail or messages.
The University also recognizes the fundamental importance of the open and free exchange of ideas and opinion. It recognizes that conflicts may arise between individuals' desire to express their opinions and the right of individuals to be free from harassment. The University also recognizes that every act that might be offensive to an individual or a group is not necessarily a violation of the law or of this policy.
https://www.depauw.edu/handbooks/employee-guide/harassment/definition/
Bias response team
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) coordinates the University’s response to reported incidents of bias involving students outside of an academic setting. They will work to ensure that all parties involved in an incident - victims, students accused of the alleged conduct, and community members - are supported and connected with appropriate resources. The Bias Incident Response Team will assign specific staff members to individual students and communities to offer ongoing support.
https://www.depauw.edu/studentacademiclife/campus-safety/bias-incident-resources/bias-incident-response-team/
https://www.depauw.edu/studentacademiclife/campus-safety/bias-incident-resources/bias-incident-response-team/
Recruitment programs
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
If yes to any of the above, provide:
DePauw’s Posse Scholar and Bonner Scholars programs recruit students from underrepresented groups. Our Admission office also has staff dedicated to recruiting both international students and domestic students of color.
https://www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/contact-admission/
https://www.depauw.edu/admission-aid/contact-admission/
Mentoring, counseling and support programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
DePauw’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion is a comprehensive program aimed at providing support to students and other campus community members. DePauw also has a Black Caucus, Women’s Center, Counseling Services, and many other programs aimed at supporting underrepresented groups.
https://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/cdi/
https://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/cdi/
Support for future academic staff
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
DePauw has been a member of the Consortium for Faculty Diversity (CFD) in Liberal Arts Colleges since 1999, which is committed to increasing the diversity of students, faculty members and curricular offerings at liberal arts colleges with a particular focus on enhancing the diversity of faculty members and of applicants for faculty positions.
DePauw has hired at least one Pre- or Post- doctoral scholar each year.
DePauw is engaged in The National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), a monthly dialogue group for faculty/staff to explore issues of diversity and inclusion.
DePauw is also recently earned a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for its efforts related to inclusive excellence in STEM.
https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/33745/
DePauw has hired at least one Pre- or Post- doctoral scholar each year.
DePauw is engaged in The National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), a monthly dialogue group for faculty/staff to explore issues of diversity and inclusion.
DePauw is also recently earned a grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for its efforts related to inclusive excellence in STEM.
https://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/33745/
Optional Fields
Yes
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
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