Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 26.46
Liaison Jeremy Johnston
Submission Date July 2, 2024

STARS v2.2

John Carroll University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.33 / 3.00
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Non-discrimination statement 

Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
Yes

The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:

http://webmedia.jcu.edu/hr/files/2018/11/I-6.9-Non-Discrimination-and-Non-Harassment-revised-11918-1.pdf


Bias response team 

Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team)?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:

JCU's Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, and Bias-Related Incident Policy

In a manner consistent with the University's Jesuit Catholic mission, the University maintains and enforces a policy of equal opportunity. John Carroll University does not discriminate based on any of the following as defined and protected by applicable law: race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, military or veteran status protected under federal law, or genetic information. Discrimination and bias against members of the University community strikes at the very heart of this institution and will not be tolerated by any student, employee, contractor, visitor, or volunteer.

What's covered in our policy: Bias incidents, discriminatory acts, and retaliation. 

If a Responsible Employee has knowledge of information indicating that a Discriminatory Act has occurred to any employee, student, contractor, vendor, or visitor, or that a violation of University policy has occurred, the employee must report the Discriminatory Act in accordance with the University's Mandatory Reporting Policy. If a Responsible Employee has knowledge of information indicating that a Bias-Related Incident has occurred to any employee, student, contractor, vendor, or visitor, the employee is strongly encouraged to formally report the Bias-Related Incident to the Office for DEIB or another member of the Bias Response Team, or via the Bias-Reporting System. *Exceptions: doctors, nurses, counselors, and clergy*

 
To report- https://www.jcu.edu/student-life/student-resources/stop-bias or stop by the DEIB Office- St. Ignatius 128.
 
Our current bias response team: 
John Paul Robinson, Director of DEIB
Kerrie Bebie, Athletics, 
Lisa Bworn Cornelius, Dean of Students
Rebecca Drenovsky, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Christina Kusold, Administrative Coordinator, DEIB
Jen Rick, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
Emily Sherwood, Director for Student Conduct, Care & Title IX
Naomi Sigg, Vice President for Student Experience and Campus Belonging
Selen Sarrelli, Director of CSDI
Colleen Treml, General Counsel 
 
Ways that we support underrepresented communities:
Mosaic Recruitment for students
Inclusive Hiring Series with Human Resources
Bias & Discrimination Training for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Anti-Religious Hate Task Force
Veteran Student Services
DEIB Leadership Collaborative
Employee Resource Groups (Jewish, Disabilities, Women, Faculty & Staff of Color, Veterans, Q@JCU, International Faculty & Staff, Working Parents, Guardians and Caregivers)

Recruitment programs 

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
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:

A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:

https://www.jcu.edu/mosaic


Mentoring, counseling and support programs 

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs designed specifically to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:

https://www.jcu.edu/csdi/melt-peer-mentoring-program


Support for future academic staff

Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:
No

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
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Optional Fields 

Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
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Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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