| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.20 |
| Liaison | Kate Witte |
| Submission Date | Feb. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Keene State College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
John
Lorette Digital Learning Consultant Digital Learning |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
• The College supports a “Leadership Program,” which includes financial support for students. This program involves our Admission staff, student mentors, 2 professional staff members within Student Affairs and the CODM. Leadership students participate in a two credit class designed to assist with the transition to college.
The student managed Common Ground Multicultural club, with an active office, activities and events.
Multi-cultural Student Affairs Office, with a Coordinator of Multi-cultural Student Affairs.
Aspire - one of our two TRIO programs - Eligibility Criteria
If neither of your parents or guardians graduated from a four-year college, you qualify for Aspire services as a first generation student.
If you are getting financial aid, you might meet federal low-income criteria. If you are a low-income student, you will be eligible for Aspire services
If you have a documented learning or physical disability, you are eligible for Aspire services. If you have a documented disability, we can support your learning and college experience.
The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
Does the institution have a discrimination response policy and/or team (or the equivalent) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
• Our Code of Student Conduct contains information regarding our bias response program
• We have an active “Restorative Justice” program on campus that is ready and able to intervene in challenging community incidents. Often these interventions include “Circle Dialogues.
The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
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