| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Georgia Institute of Technology
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.92 / 3.00 |
Emma
Blandford Portfolio Manager 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:
Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
As a federal contractor, it is also Georgia Tech’s policy to take affirmative actions to employ and to advance in employment all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Georgia Tech makes reasonable accommodations for the disabilities of qualified employees, students, and applicants. Please see Georgia Tech’s Disability Services website below for student ADA accommodations; see also Georgia Tech’s Human Resources Disability Services.
This policy outlines the process for reporting, investigating, and resolving claims of discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, and retaliation.
The Sexual Misconduct Policy governs allegations of sexual misconduct, which includes, but is not limited to, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking. Pursuant to that policy, allegations of student sexual misconduct are investigated and resolved under USG Policy 6.7 (Sexual Misconduct) and USG Policy 4.6.5 (Standards for Institutional Student Conduct Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings). All other complaints of sexual misconduct will be resolved as outlined in this policy.
https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/equal-opportunity-nondiscrimination-and-anti-harassment-policy
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.
As a federal contractor, it is also Georgia Tech’s policy to take affirmative actions to employ and to advance in employment all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Georgia Tech makes reasonable accommodations for the disabilities of qualified employees, students, and applicants. Please see Georgia Tech’s Disability Services website below for student ADA accommodations; see also Georgia Tech’s Human Resources Disability Services.
This policy outlines the process for reporting, investigating, and resolving claims of discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, and retaliation.
The Sexual Misconduct Policy governs allegations of sexual misconduct, which includes, but is not limited to, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking. Pursuant to that policy, allegations of student sexual misconduct are investigated and resolved under USG Policy 6.7 (Sexual Misconduct) and USG Policy 4.6.5 (Standards for Institutional Student Conduct Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings). All other complaints of sexual misconduct will be resolved as outlined in this policy.
https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/equal-opportunity-nondiscrimination-and-anti-harassment-policy
Bias response team
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime can receive support from the Institution through several reporting pathways. Georgia Tech’s Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy can be viewed here- https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/equal-opportunity-nondiscrimination-and-anti-harassment-policy
Georgia Tech has partnered with NAVEX to provide a means for members of the Georgia Tech community to report issues of concern through Ethics Point: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7508/index.html. This internet-based reporting system allows anonymous communications and feedback. This helps ensure that the Institute can respond to concerns in the most efficient and effective manner.
NAVEX provides more than just a hotline through which individuals can report issues of suspected fraud, waste, or misconduct. Members of the Georgia Tech community may also submit questions, comments, and feedback about areas that could help Georgia Tech achieve institutional effectiveness.
Reports can be made by phone (866-294-5565) or online. The Ethics Line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by trained professionals who take calls and ensure reports are forwarded to appropriate officials for follow-up. During the intake interview, the concern is asked to be described in detail, including information such as where the infraction took place and who was involved. The Complainant is also advised to review the Institution’s Policy page regarding their concern and offered direction. A Report Number and Personal Identification Number is provided upon submitting the report. The report is reviewed for any and all appropriate follow-up by designated officials and a response will be posted within two days. The Complainant’s anonymity is protected by USG Ethics guidelines and policies.
Georgia Tech also provides other avenues to report a violation of any of its discrimination-based policies. The Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage provides detailed information on how to report an incident of discrimination, and the process that occurs after a report is submitted. The Complainant can choose one of three avenues of reporting through the webpage: Report to Georgia Tech, Report to the GT Police, or Report to State or Federal Agency.
The Georgia Tech discrimination reporting form sends the information provided to the Title IX Coordinator, who will review the information and reach out to the affected individual(s) to discuss any immediate needs, resources for support, and options, including the formal complaint process. If needed, Complainants are redirected to the Office of Human Resources, a Georgia Tech school official in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department, or the Office of Student Integrity.
If the Complainant needs immediate resources and/or emergency assistance, wants to learn more about pressing criminal charges, or wants a court-issued restraining order or anti-harassment prevention order, they are advised to report to the Georgia Tech Police. Reporting to the GTPD allows all support systems to be put in place for the survivor. Filing a report will provide the opportunity for the collection of evidence, which is helpful in prosecution and will allow the survivor to be connected with the appropriate support and medical resources. The GTPD is required to utilize the formal complaint process for investigating the Sexual Misconduct or Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Georgia Tech will diligently investigate and seek timely resolution of a complaint.
Georgia Tech has partnered with NAVEX to provide a means for members of the Georgia Tech community to report issues of concern through Ethics Point: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/7508/index.html. This internet-based reporting system allows anonymous communications and feedback. This helps ensure that the Institute can respond to concerns in the most efficient and effective manner.
NAVEX provides more than just a hotline through which individuals can report issues of suspected fraud, waste, or misconduct. Members of the Georgia Tech community may also submit questions, comments, and feedback about areas that could help Georgia Tech achieve institutional effectiveness.
Reports can be made by phone (866-294-5565) or online. The Ethics Line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by trained professionals who take calls and ensure reports are forwarded to appropriate officials for follow-up. During the intake interview, the concern is asked to be described in detail, including information such as where the infraction took place and who was involved. The Complainant is also advised to review the Institution’s Policy page regarding their concern and offered direction. A Report Number and Personal Identification Number is provided upon submitting the report. The report is reviewed for any and all appropriate follow-up by designated officials and a response will be posted within two days. The Complainant’s anonymity is protected by USG Ethics guidelines and policies.
Georgia Tech also provides other avenues to report a violation of any of its discrimination-based policies. The Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage provides detailed information on how to report an incident of discrimination, and the process that occurs after a report is submitted. The Complainant can choose one of three avenues of reporting through the webpage: Report to Georgia Tech, Report to the GT Police, or Report to State or Federal Agency.
The Georgia Tech discrimination reporting form sends the information provided to the Title IX Coordinator, who will review the information and reach out to the affected individual(s) to discuss any immediate needs, resources for support, and options, including the formal complaint process. If needed, Complainants are redirected to the Office of Human Resources, a Georgia Tech school official in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department, or the Office of Student Integrity.
If the Complainant needs immediate resources and/or emergency assistance, wants to learn more about pressing criminal charges, or wants a court-issued restraining order or anti-harassment prevention order, they are advised to report to the Georgia Tech Police. Reporting to the GTPD allows all support systems to be put in place for the survivor. Filing a report will provide the opportunity for the collection of evidence, which is helpful in prosecution and will allow the survivor to be connected with the appropriate support and medical resources. The GTPD is required to utilize the formal complaint process for investigating the Sexual Misconduct or Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Georgia Tech will diligently investigate and seek timely resolution of a complaint.
Recruitment programs
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
Yes
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
If yes to any of the above, provide:
Students-
GoSTEM Pathways to College Program- GoSTEM is a collaborative partnership at Georgia Tech between the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing and Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Its mission is to promote STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Latino and other cultural and linguistic minority K-12 students. The GoSTEM Pathways to College Program provides academic mentoring for K-12 Latino students in the Atlanta Area. The program has three objectives: increase high school graduation rates, increase the number of students enrolling in post-secondary training, and increase the number of students pursuing post-secondary careers in STEM.
https://gostem.gatech.edu
Office of Hispanic Initiatives (OHI)- The Office of Hispanic Initiatives is committed to supporting the Hispanic and Latino community at Georgia Tech by assisting in recruiting high-achieving, talented students and enriching the educational experience for Hispanic and Latino students by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Many programs have been created and expanded at Georgia Tech for actively recruiting and retaining Hispanic/Latino students.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-hispanic-initiatives
Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)- OMED is charged with the retention and development of traditionally underrepresented students: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Multiracial. OMED programs and initiatives are open to all Georgia Tech students.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development
Focus Program- Focus is one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. Through this program, hundreds of underrepresented students are introduced to their departments of choice and recruited by GT to apply for graduate admission and/or post doc opportunities. Students who participate are also given application waivers from the graduate school to remove any financial barriers as they pursue admission to Georgia Tech. https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/focus-prospective-grad-students
Challenge- Challenge is OMED’s signature summer six-week academic residential program for incoming first-year students. During Challenge, students are immersed into the Georgia Tech academic environment with supportive faculty, corporate, staff, alumni, and student networks. Recruitment through Challenge engages potential students from the pre application phase to enrollment. Georgia Tech utilizes the Challenge program to offer even greater opportunities for underrepresented students to transition to higher education. https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/challenge-incoming-students
Center for Engineering Education and Diversity (CEED)- The Center for Engineering Education and Diversity has 8 programs, three of which are institutional. The goals of CEED are:
● Cultivating a diverse pipeline by increasing engineering awareness in the K-12 arena
● Attracting, empowering, and retaining undergraduate and graduate diverse talent in engineering
● Partnering with corporate and institutional stakeholders to expand the pipeline of a diverse STEM workforce
Project ENGAGES is designed to engage under-representative minority high school students through programmatic classroom activities and a paid year-long research project at Georgia Tech.
Academic Staff-
ADVANCE Program- The National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program seeks to increase the participation of women in the scientific and engineering workforce through the increased representation and advancement of women in academic, scientific, and engineering careers. Georgia Tech’s ADVANCE Program builds and sustains an inter-college network of professors who are world-class researchers and role models to support the community and advancement of women and minorities in academia by:
● Advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
● Advising campus leadership on policy and structure.
● Increasing awareness and reducing the impact of implicit bias.
● Making data-driven recommendations for faculty retention, advancement, and satisfaction.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/faculty-staff/advance-professors-program
GoSTEM Pathways to College Program- GoSTEM is a collaborative partnership at Georgia Tech between the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing and Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Its mission is to promote STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Latino and other cultural and linguistic minority K-12 students. The GoSTEM Pathways to College Program provides academic mentoring for K-12 Latino students in the Atlanta Area. The program has three objectives: increase high school graduation rates, increase the number of students enrolling in post-secondary training, and increase the number of students pursuing post-secondary careers in STEM.
https://gostem.gatech.edu
Office of Hispanic Initiatives (OHI)- The Office of Hispanic Initiatives is committed to supporting the Hispanic and Latino community at Georgia Tech by assisting in recruiting high-achieving, talented students and enriching the educational experience for Hispanic and Latino students by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Many programs have been created and expanded at Georgia Tech for actively recruiting and retaining Hispanic/Latino students.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-hispanic-initiatives
Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)- OMED is charged with the retention and development of traditionally underrepresented students: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Multiracial. OMED programs and initiatives are open to all Georgia Tech students.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development
Focus Program- Focus is one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. Through this program, hundreds of underrepresented students are introduced to their departments of choice and recruited by GT to apply for graduate admission and/or post doc opportunities. Students who participate are also given application waivers from the graduate school to remove any financial barriers as they pursue admission to Georgia Tech. https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/focus-prospective-grad-students
Challenge- Challenge is OMED’s signature summer six-week academic residential program for incoming first-year students. During Challenge, students are immersed into the Georgia Tech academic environment with supportive faculty, corporate, staff, alumni, and student networks. Recruitment through Challenge engages potential students from the pre application phase to enrollment. Georgia Tech utilizes the Challenge program to offer even greater opportunities for underrepresented students to transition to higher education. https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/challenge-incoming-students
Center for Engineering Education and Diversity (CEED)- The Center for Engineering Education and Diversity has 8 programs, three of which are institutional. The goals of CEED are:
● Cultivating a diverse pipeline by increasing engineering awareness in the K-12 arena
● Attracting, empowering, and retaining undergraduate and graduate diverse talent in engineering
● Partnering with corporate and institutional stakeholders to expand the pipeline of a diverse STEM workforce
Project ENGAGES is designed to engage under-representative minority high school students through programmatic classroom activities and a paid year-long research project at Georgia Tech.
Academic Staff-
ADVANCE Program- The National Science Foundation ADVANCE Program seeks to increase the participation of women in the scientific and engineering workforce through the increased representation and advancement of women in academic, scientific, and engineering careers. Georgia Tech’s ADVANCE Program builds and sustains an inter-college network of professors who are world-class researchers and role models to support the community and advancement of women and minorities in academia by:
● Advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
● Advising campus leadership on policy and structure.
● Increasing awareness and reducing the impact of implicit bias.
● Making data-driven recommendations for faculty retention, advancement, and satisfaction.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/faculty-staff/advance-professors-program
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:
Students-
The Center for Engineering Education and Diversity (CEED)- CEED offers a range of programs designed to support and retain undergraduate students at Georgia Tech.
Some of their programs include:
Peer 2 Peer Mentoring Program- P2P is a retention program that is open to all students but is focused on students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. These groups include African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, and Native Americans/Pacific Islanders. P2P is open to all full-time students within the Colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Science. The mentoring program includes bi-monthly meetings covering professional development topics, access to corporate sponsors, graduate school preparation, faculty research talks, campus resources and academic enrichment. https://ceed.gatech.edu/peer-2-peer-mentoring-program
Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)- OMED is charged with retaining and developing traditionally underrepresented students: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Multiracial students.
Some of their programs include:
Academic Support (Tutoring)- OMED offers online and in-person student support and academic programs, resources and services. OMED is located in the Chapin Building Mon-Thurs, 9am-8pm, and Friday 9am-5pm.
African American Male Initiative (AAMI)- AAMI is an Institute and state supported program to provide academic resources, mentoring, and leadership training to support the enrollment, retention, graduation, and career placement of black males at Georgia Tech.
Challenge- Challenge is Georgia Tech’s signature six-week summer residential program for academic advancement, professional development, and cultural exploration. In Challenge, OMED immerses students in the Georgia Tech environment: they live in on campus housing, take classes provided by Georgia Tech professors, and participate in cultural, professional, and academic workshops and activities. Challenge also offers peer-to-peer support and mentoring for students.
Edge- Edge is a peer mentoring program designed to support incoming students – both freshmen and transfers – during their first year at Georgia Tech. Incoming students are paired with a successful upperclassman, or “Edge Leader,” who will serve as a peer mentor and offer support to help new students acclimate academically and socially during their first year. The Edge Program pairs highly engaged enrolled students with incoming students and transfer underrepresented minority students to assist them.
Peer-I-Scope- Peer-I-Scope aims to assist students in thriving within the academic and cultural environments of Georgia Tech while expanding their scope of influence and inclusion. The program has various opportunities to network with peers and alumni, obtain social and emotional support from Ambassadors, and receive additional resources.
Women of Color Initiative (WOCI)- WOCI aims to enhance the advancement of women in industry, research, and higher education through targeted research-based strategies. WOCI is a city-wide strategic partnership between Georgia Tech, Spelman College, Emory University, STEM Atlanta Women, and STEAM-DB industry leaders. WOCI is committed to the advancement and uplift of women, recognition of the contributions of women of color, and addressing disparities at the intersection of race and gender. The partnership provides medium and networks for sustained personal, academic, social, and emotional growth.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs
Academic Staff & Non-academic Staff-
The Equity, Diversity, and Excellence Initiative- EDEI focuses on four areas -- mentoring, transparency, a culture of equity, and accountability – to help foster a diverse pool of talent, create an inclusive and equitable work climate, and support the career growth of existing women and minority faculty at all levels. EDEI provides leadership training and mentoring to junior faculty, women, and other minority staff members.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/faculty-staff/advance-professors-program/equity-diversity-and-excellence-initiative-edei
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)- Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement offers six Employee Resource Groups to support Georgia Tech’s efforts to build community and ensure that employees (academic and non-academic) experience a greater sense of belonging.
Some of the ERGs offered include:
● CARES@GTRI: an inclusive community for employees who identify with having a disability, caregivers for individuals with disabilities, and allies
● AFFIRMED@GTRI: an inclusive community for employees who identify as member or allies of the LGBTQIA community
https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
The Center for Engineering Education and Diversity (CEED)- CEED offers a range of programs designed to support and retain undergraduate students at Georgia Tech.
Some of their programs include:
Peer 2 Peer Mentoring Program- P2P is a retention program that is open to all students but is focused on students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. These groups include African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, and Native Americans/Pacific Islanders. P2P is open to all full-time students within the Colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Science. The mentoring program includes bi-monthly meetings covering professional development topics, access to corporate sponsors, graduate school preparation, faculty research talks, campus resources and academic enrichment. https://ceed.gatech.edu/peer-2-peer-mentoring-program
Office of Minority Educational Development (OMED)- OMED is charged with retaining and developing traditionally underrepresented students: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Multiracial students.
Some of their programs include:
Academic Support (Tutoring)- OMED offers online and in-person student support and academic programs, resources and services. OMED is located in the Chapin Building Mon-Thurs, 9am-8pm, and Friday 9am-5pm.
African American Male Initiative (AAMI)- AAMI is an Institute and state supported program to provide academic resources, mentoring, and leadership training to support the enrollment, retention, graduation, and career placement of black males at Georgia Tech.
Challenge- Challenge is Georgia Tech’s signature six-week summer residential program for academic advancement, professional development, and cultural exploration. In Challenge, OMED immerses students in the Georgia Tech environment: they live in on campus housing, take classes provided by Georgia Tech professors, and participate in cultural, professional, and academic workshops and activities. Challenge also offers peer-to-peer support and mentoring for students.
Edge- Edge is a peer mentoring program designed to support incoming students – both freshmen and transfers – during their first year at Georgia Tech. Incoming students are paired with a successful upperclassman, or “Edge Leader,” who will serve as a peer mentor and offer support to help new students acclimate academically and socially during their first year. The Edge Program pairs highly engaged enrolled students with incoming students and transfer underrepresented minority students to assist them.
Peer-I-Scope- Peer-I-Scope aims to assist students in thriving within the academic and cultural environments of Georgia Tech while expanding their scope of influence and inclusion. The program has various opportunities to network with peers and alumni, obtain social and emotional support from Ambassadors, and receive additional resources.
Women of Color Initiative (WOCI)- WOCI aims to enhance the advancement of women in industry, research, and higher education through targeted research-based strategies. WOCI is a city-wide strategic partnership between Georgia Tech, Spelman College, Emory University, STEM Atlanta Women, and STEAM-DB industry leaders. WOCI is committed to the advancement and uplift of women, recognition of the contributions of women of color, and addressing disparities at the intersection of race and gender. The partnership provides medium and networks for sustained personal, academic, social, and emotional growth.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs
Academic Staff & Non-academic Staff-
The Equity, Diversity, and Excellence Initiative- EDEI focuses on four areas -- mentoring, transparency, a culture of equity, and accountability – to help foster a diverse pool of talent, create an inclusive and equitable work climate, and support the career growth of existing women and minority faculty at all levels. EDEI provides leadership training and mentoring to junior faculty, women, and other minority staff members.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/faculty-staff/advance-professors-program/equity-diversity-and-excellence-initiative-edei
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)- Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement offers six Employee Resource Groups to support Georgia Tech’s efforts to build community and ensure that employees (academic and non-academic) experience a greater sense of belonging.
Some of the ERGs offered include:
● CARES@GTRI: an inclusive community for employees who identify with having a disability, caregivers for individuals with disabilities, and allies
● AFFIRMED@GTRI: an inclusive community for employees who identify as member or allies of the LGBTQIA community
https://www.gtri.gatech.edu/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
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:
Georgia Tech’s Focus program is one of the nation’s premier graduate recruitment programs designed to attract highly skilled students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education. The Focus program is facilitated by the Office of Minority Educational Development at Georgia Tech and aims to equip underrepresented groups with the knowledge and resources necessary to successfully navigate their graduate studies and careers in academia. During the program, participants will learn about Georgia Tech’s graduate degree programs, learn about the financial resources that are available to them, visit academic units and research laboratories, get guidance on the grad school application, and network with other scholars interested in academic careers.
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/focus-prospective-grad-students
https://diversity.gatech.edu/students/office-minority-educational-development/omed-student-programs/focus-prospective-grad-students
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:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://news.gatech.edu/news/2019/02/06/campus-welcomes-gender-inclusive-single-occupant-restrooms
https://housing.gatech.edu/housing-options/communities/gender-inclusive
https://housing.gatech.edu/housing-options/communities/gender-inclusive
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