| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.32 |
| Liaison | Robert Monico |
| Submission Date | March 20, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Fleming College
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Debbie
Harrison Coordinator, Diversity & Accessibility Student Life |
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the student body:
Fleming College offers support programs for underrepresented groups, in particular Aboriginal students, persons with disabilities (students and employees), First Generation students, and members of sexual minorities (students and employees).
Programs supporting students include:
Aboriginal Students: Aboriginal Student Services offers a meeting place (Aboriginal Student Lounge) and support staff at Fleming’s two largest campuses (Sutherland and Frost), as well programming (elder visits, tipi gatherings, cultural days, trips, etc.).
Persons with disabilities: Disability Services/Learning Support Services offers a large range of services and programs for students with disabilities, including assessments and accommodations, summer orientation programs, tutoring, adaptive technology, and more. Human Resources offer accommodations for employees with disabilities, in partnership with Learning Support Services and Facilities.
First Generation students: Programming includes expanded bursaries, additional supports during orientation, a club for mature learners, and peer mentoring.
LGBTQ students and employees: Members of sexual minorities are supported via the Positive Space Program which offers additional support to LGBTQ students and employees via a partnership with a local agency (PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network).
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:
Fleming College offers support programs for underrepresented groups, in particular Aboriginal students, persons with disabilities (students and employees), First Generation students, and members of sexual minorities (students and employees).
Programs supporting faculty include:
Persons with disabilities: Disability Services/Learning Support Services offers a large range of services and programs for faculty and students with disabilities, including assessments and accommodations, summer orientation programs, tutoring, adaptive technology, and more. Human Resources offer accommodations for employees with disabilities, in partnership with Learning Support Services and Facilities.
LGBTQ students and employees: Members of sexual minorities are supported via the Positive Space Program which offers additional support to LGBTQ students and employees via a partnership with a local agency (PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network).
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
Fleming College offers support programs for underrepresented groups, in particular Aboriginal students, persons with disabilities (students and employees), First Generation students, and members of sexual minorities (students and employees).
Programs supporting staff include:
Persons with disabilities: Disability Services/Learning Support Services offers a large range of services and programs for students with disabilities, including assessments and accommodations, summer orientation programs, tutoring, adaptive technology, and more. Human Resources offer accommodations for employees with disabilities, in partnership with Learning Support Services and Facilities.
LGBTQ students and employees: Members of sexual minorities are supported via the Positive Space Program which offers additional support to LGBTQ students and employees via a partnership with a local agency (PARN Your Community AIDS Resource Network).
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The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The Diversity Office of Human and Organizational Development is supporting Fleming employees in developing the cross-cultural communication skills needed to serve an increasingly diverse student body. Practical workshops are offered to faculty and support staff, as well as student leaders. The Diversity Office also collaborates with local partners such as the New Canadian’s Centre and Workforce Development Board to make these kinds of opportunities available to local service providers and businesses.
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