Emory University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

Under-represented groups are supported by a plethora of organizations on campus including the President's Commissions on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE, 1979), the Status of Women (PCSW, 1976) and Sexuality, Gender Diversity, and Queer Equality (PCSGDQE, 1992). In addition to the President’s Commissions, Emory has the following programs serving under-represented groups within the student body: International Student/Scholar Program(ISSP)- The ISSP staff members, separately or in tandem with a variety of organizations serve international students and/or scholars and provide a number of ongoing cultural and social programs throughout the academic year, including: International Coffee Hour, Carter Forum, Student Orientation, Thanksgiving Dinner, Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) Program, and the Ac'cent Online Newsletter. The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services has programs which emphasize cross-cultural competence to students, faculty, staff, academic departments, parents, and community groups. Their programs include, but are not limited to, African American Heritage Celebration, Asian American Heritage Celebration, Freshman Crossroads Retreat, Faculty Mentor Awards, Latino American Heritage Celebration, Latino Task Force, Martin Luther King Jr. Reception, Mentoring for Excellence, MORE (Multicultural Outreach & Resources at Emory), Multicultural Council, Multicultural Orientation Reception, and Unity Month. The Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) operates in five major areas: Affirmative Action Plan, Community and Diversity Planning, Education/Professional Development, Internal Complaint Investigation, and Search and Hire. Currently, EOP offers Educational Initiatives on Communication, Disability Factor, Workplace Harmony, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination, Civility, and Diversity and Cultural Competence. EOP serves the entire Emory community, including students, faculty and staff. Race/Difference Initiative (RDI) aims to establish Emory University as the world's premiere university for research, teaching, and public dialogue on race and intersecting axes of human difference, whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the local Atlanta community and the world. RDI offers programs in African American Graduate Program, Race and Southern Studies, Living Across Borders, Screening Race and Difference, Crossing Boundaries to Build Community, Subalternity and Difference, Vulnerable Studies, Less Commonly Taught Languages, Public Humanities, and FUSION. Center for Women at Emory: The Center for Women at Emory sponsors a variety of programs exploring important issues such as women's health, financial independence, sexuality, and violence against women. Programs are open to all members of the Emory community. The Office of Disability Services provides accommodations for students, faculty, and staff to provide a full and rich living, learning, and working experience. Services provided include alternative testing, note taking, interpreting, advocacy, and mobility and transportation services. the office ensures that all matters of equal access, reasonable accommodation, and compliance are properly addressed. In addition, principles of Universal Sustainable Design are incorporated into new building planning, renovation, office of sustainability projects, and student life. There is also a University Senate Subcommittee on Diversity.

Under-represented groups are supported by a plethora of organizations on campus including the President's Commissions on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE, 1979), the Status of Women (PCSW, 1976) and Sexuality, Gender Diversity, and Queer Equality (PCSGDQE, 1992). In addition to the President’s Commissions, Emory has the following programs serving under-represented groups within the faculty: International Student/Scholar Program(ISSP)- The ISSP staff members, separately or in tandem with a variety of organizations serve international students and/or scholars and provide a number of ongoing cultural and social programs throughout the academic year, including: International Coffee Hour, Carter Forum, Student Orientation, Thanksgiving Dinner, Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) Program, and the Ac'cent Online Newsletter. The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services has programs which emphasize cross-cultural competence to students, faculty, staff, academic departments, parents, and community groups. Their programs include, but are not limited to, African American Heritage Celebration, Asian American Heritage Celebration, Freshman Crossroads Retreat, Faculty Mentor Awards, Latino American Heritage Celebration, Latino Task Force, Martin Luther King Jr. Reception, Mentoring for Excellence, MORE (Multicultural Outreach & Resources at Emory), Multicultural Council, Multicultural Orientation Reception, and Unity Month. The Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) operates in five major areas: Affirmative Action Plan, Community and Diversity Planning, Education/Professional Development, Internal Complaint Investigation, and Search and Hire. Currently, EOP offers Educational Initiatives on Communication, Disability Factor, Workplace Harmony, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination, Civility, and Diversity and Cultural Competence. EOP serves the entire Emory community, including students, faculty and staff. Race/Difference Initiative (RDI) aims to establish Emory University as the world's premiere university for research, teaching, and public dialogue on race and intersecting axes of human difference, whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the local Atlanta community and the world. RDI offers programs in African American Graduate Program, Race and Southern Studies, Living Across Borders, Screening Race and Difference, Crossing Boundaries to Build Community, Subalternity and Difference, Vulnerable Studies, Less Commonly Taught Languages, Public Humanities, and FUSION. Center for Women at Emory: The Center for Women at Emory sponsors a variety of programs exploring important issues such as women's health, financial independence, sexuality, and violence against women. Programs are open to all members of the Emory community. The Office of Disability Services provides accommodations for students, faculty, and staff to provide a full and rich living, learning, and working experience. Services provided include alternative testing, note taking, interpreting, advocacy, and mobility and transportation services. the office ensures that all matters of equal access, reasonable accommodation, and compliance are properly addressed. In addition, principles of Universal Sustainable Design are incorporated into new building planning, renovation, office of sustainability projects, and student life. There is also a University Senate Subcommittee on Diversity.

Under-represented groups are supported by a plethora of organizations on campus including the President's Commissions on Race and Ethnicity (PCORE, 1979), the Status of Women (PCSW, 1976) and Sexuality, Gender Diversity, and Queer Equality (PCSGDQE, 1992). In addition to the President’s Commissions, Emory has the following programs serving under-represented groups within the staff: International Student/Scholar Program(ISSP)- The ISSP staff members, separately or in tandem with a variety of organizations serve international students and/or scholars and provide a number of ongoing cultural and social programs throughout the academic year, including: International Coffee Hour, Carter Forum, Student Orientation, Thanksgiving Dinner, Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) Program, and the Ac'cent Online Newsletter. The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services has programs which emphasize cross-cultural competence to students, faculty, staff, academic departments, parents, and community groups. Their programs include, but are not limited to, African American Heritage Celebration, Asian American Heritage Celebration, Freshman Crossroads Retreat, Faculty Mentor Awards, Latino American Heritage Celebration, Latino Task Force, Martin Luther King Jr. Reception, Mentoring for Excellence, MORE (Multicultural Outreach & Resources at Emory), Multicultural Council, Multicultural Orientation Reception, and Unity Month. The Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) operates in five major areas: Affirmative Action Plan, Community and Diversity Planning, Education/Professional Development, Internal Complaint Investigation, and Search and Hire. Currently, EOP offers Educational Initiatives on Communication, Disability Factor, Workplace Harmony, Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination, Civility, and Diversity and Cultural Competence. EOP serves the entire Emory community, including students, faculty and staff. Race/Difference Initiative (RDI) aims to establish Emory University as the world's premiere university for research, teaching, and public dialogue on race and intersecting axes of human difference, whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the local Atlanta community and the world. RDI offers programs in African American Graduate Program, Race and Southern Studies, Living Across Borders, Screening Race and Difference, Crossing Boundaries to Build Community, Subalternity and Difference, Vulnerable Studies, Less Commonly Taught Languages, Public Humanities, and FUSION. Center for Women at Emory: The Center for Women at Emory sponsors a variety of programs exploring important issues such as women's health, financial independence, sexuality, and violence against women. Programs are open to all members of the Emory community. The Office of Disability Services provides accommodations for students, faculty, and staff to provide a full and rich living, learning, and working experience. Services provided include alternative testing, note taking, interpreting, advocacy, and mobility and transportation services. the office ensures that all matters of equal access, reasonable accommodation, and compliance are properly addressed. In addition, principles of Universal Sustainable Design are incorporated into new building planning, renovation, office of sustainability projects, and student life. There is also a University Senate Subcommittee on Diversity.