Franklin University Switzerland
PA-6: Institutional Climate
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6.1 Support for students from underrepresented groups
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students with disabilities:
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups:
https://www.fus.edu/life-at-franklin/committee-diversity-equity-inclusion
"Franklin University Switzerland welcomes diversity at the core of our community and educational mission. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are university-wide responsibilities pertaining to students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and all those who have a vested interest in our community. The Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), composed of students, faculty, and staff, meets regularly with the goal of ensuring that all members of the Franklin community are represented and can be heard. At Franklin, we encourage all voices to make themselves heard."
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
"Mutual respect is fundamental for any academic community like Franklin. At FUS, each individual’s difference and uniqueness enrich our environment. Our shared values and beliefs lead us to respect all members of the community that we live in, and to value each other as individuals regardless of race, color, religion, identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, genetics, age, or differences in ability. As members of the Franklin community, we support awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion through academic research, practical experiences and exchanges in everyday life.
All parties in the classroom space, including on class excursions and Academic Travel, are expected to:
- Show respect for all, valuing differences in identities, perspectives, and backgrounds;
- Engage in constructive dialogue that illustrates tolerance and respect for differing views and opinions;
- Contribute to a learning environment that ensures equal opportunities for all, avoiding any behavior that may marginalize or exclude others;
- Engage with course content and others in a culturally-aware manner, recognizing the impact of stereotypes, biases, and assumptions."
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for LGBTQ+ students:
The DEI Committee also serves to support LGBTQ+ students.
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of low-income and/or first-generation students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for low-income and/or first-generation students:
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, and/or undocumented students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, and/or undocumented students:
Franklin offers a scholarship program for refugees and displaced students. The Franklin University Switzerland Scholarships Without Borders (SWB) program is designed specifically to provide university-level education opportunities for refugees, offering select qualified students who have been granted refugee status in Switzerland the opportunity to embark on studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree at FUS.
SWB students are not only awarded full tuition scholarships by FUS; they are supported academically and personally through a network of professors, peer mentors, and professionals to ensure success in their university studies.
https://www.fus.edu/admissions-and-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid/swb/intro
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students from additional underrepresented groups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students from additional underrepresented groups:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
6.2 Support for employees from underrepresented groups
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees with disabilities:
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups:
https://www.fus.edu/life-at-franklin/committee-diversity-equity-inclusion
"Franklin University Switzerland welcomes diversity at the core of our community and educational mission. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are university-wide responsibilities pertaining to students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and all those who have a vested interest in our community. The Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), composed of students, faculty, and staff, meets regularly with the goal of ensuring that all members of the Franklin community are represented and can be heard. At Franklin, we encourage all voices to make themselves heard."
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s support for LGBTQ+ employees:
The DEI Committee also serves to support LGBTQ+ employees.
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees from additional underrepresented groups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees from additional underrepresented groups:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
6.3 Institutional climate assessment
Description of the methodology used to assess institutional climate:
Does the institution publish the results of its institutional climate assessments?:
Published results of the institution’s most recently finalized institutional climate assessment:
Online resource where the results of the institution’s institutional climate assessments are publicly available:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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