| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.05 |
| Liaison | Lynda Koot |
| Submission Date | Nov. 8, 2021 |
The King's University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 3.00 |
Lynda
Koot Building Services Manager Facilities |
Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
The King's University strives to ensure that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is fostered in all areas of the institution and in every facet of decision making. King's desires to build and maintain a welcoming, equal-opportunity environment for all and seeks to ensure that all students and employees feel safe, valued, and empowered as important members of our community.
https://www.kingsu.ca/about-us/about-kings/edi
The following statement also appears on all job postings:
The King's University respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including members of visible minorities, Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team)?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs designed specifically to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
The King's University has an LGBTQ group affinity group run by a staff member via the Vice President of Student Development. There is also an International Student Coordinator program and support for students with learning disabilities.
International Student Office Mandate
The International Student Office serves all international students at King’s by providing co-curricular supports enabling one to thrive and contribute to the development of a culturally inclusive and diverse community.
The team consists of the Coordinator of International Student Programs (CISP) and a dedicated team of student leaders known on campus as International Student Assistants (ISAs).
Our team is responsible for planning International Student Orientation, various International Student Programs, as well as the annual campus-wide Globe Aware Week for international students to participate in and get involved at King's.
King's also has a team to support Indigenous Students consisting of Indigenous Student Leaders. Recently, King's implemented new scholarships and student involvement opportunities for Indigenous students: a number of awards valuing between $2,000-4,000 are available for Indigenous students studying business, education, or natural sciences.
Various accommodations and supports are provided for students with disabilities (e.g. learning, physical). King's also participates in an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education initiative that supports students with developmental disabilities to be fully included in their study and campus life, pursue career aspirations, develop lifelong friendships, gain independence, and build life-enriching experiences.
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?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The student life department addresses the special needs of transgender and transitioning students as the needs arise. For example, transgender students are not required to share accommodations if they live on campus.
The student life department addresses the special needs of transgender and transitioning students as the needs arise. For example, transgender students are not required to share accommodations if they live on campus.
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