| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Michael Mumper |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lebanon Valley College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Ann
Stehney Interim Director of Institutional Research Academic Affairs |
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Non-Discrimination Statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
https://www.lvc.edu/academics/academic-resources/college-catalogue/statement-of-non-discrimination/
Lebanon Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion/creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and/or College policies. Lebanon Valley College prohibits discriminatory harassment and sexual harassment, including sexual violence and any type of sexual misconduct.
Bias Response Team
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):
The entire college community has been mobilized in support of inclusivity. A three-year record of action may be found here:
https://www.lvc.edu/files/resources/implementation-plan-update.pdf
Recruitment Programs
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit staff from underrepresented groups?:
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups?:
Yes
If yes to any of the above, provide:
Admission has relationships with Cristo Rey and Knowledge is Power Project; academic dean and other position openings posted on multicultural outlets. Multiple partnerships with the Milton Hershey School, including offering its students classes on our campus and having our faculty teach classes at Milton Hershey.
Mentoring, Counseling and Support Programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:
This is a major initiative. See https://www.lvc.edu/about/institutional-priorities/inclusive-excellence/iil-committee/
and
https://www.lvc.edu/about/institutional-priorities/inclusive-excellence/accomplishments-2017-2018/
Support for Future Faculty
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
Yes
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In the document cited above, see in particular the Fall 2016 entry.
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