| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.10 |
| Liaison | Laurie Kman |
| Submission Date | Oct. 2, 2024 |
Lewis University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.33 / 3.00 |
Laurie
Kman Manager of Facilities and Sustainability Facilities |
Non-discrimination statement
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
Bias response team
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
Lewis University's Assessment and Care Team (ACT) reviews all reports. Concerns can be submitted online or contact our Campus Police Department.
If you are concerned about the health, well being, or safety of any individual on campus, you are encouraged to share your concerns or observations by contacting Student Wellness Center, Student Services, Campus Police, Human Resources or by completing the ACT (Assessment & Care Team) referral form
After a preliminary inverstigation, the response team will forward the information to the proper department contact - Romeoville Police Dept, Student Services, The Wellness Center
https://www.lewisu.edu/emergencyplanning/bias-discrimination-harassment.htm
https://www.lewisu.edu/emergencyplanning/pdf/ACT-Brochure-2023.pdf
The Assessment & Care Team provides support, resources, referrals and response as appropriate with regard to potential or actual threats to the University community. Membership of the Team shall include representatives from:
- Office of the Dean of Student Services
- Academic Affairs
- Human Resources
- LUPD
- Residence Life
- Counseling Services
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Other departments as appropriate.
The Assessment & Care Team is responsible for reviewing information obtained from a reporting party, witness or observer. Additional responsibilities include reviewing incident reports, police files and/or complaints of threats or actual violence, reviewing patterns or practices which indicate a potential for violence, and serving as a resource to University officials or representatives as necessary. Meet regularly to provide post-incident assessments and evaluations and monitor on-going threat assessment and intervention activities. Provide resources, referrals and response as appropriate.
Recruitment programs
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?:
If yes to any of the above, provide:
We currently have recruiters in Africa, Middle East, India.
Our College of Aviation, Science and Technoloty received an Aviation Workforce Development Grant to help underrepresented populations enter the aviation workforce. https://www.lewisu.edu/news/newsarticle.htm?PArticleID=12947
Lewis currenlty has a grant serving nursing students of color. We have a Speech Language program that works with underprivleged in rural communities. We host many camps for underprivleged students including - Tuskeegee Group, Project Go, Fe y Vida
https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/mssocialwork/pdf/JolLe-Grant-Internship.pdf
Hope Chicago, the new two-generation economic mobility program offering debt-free college and workforce opportunities to 4,000 Chicago Public School graduates and their parents, announced the expansion of its college and university partner network.
https://www.lewisu.edu/news/newsarticle.htm?PArticleID=12868
Below is our faculty, staff, student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan 2020-2022
Mentoring, counseling and support programs
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:
https://lewisu.edu/facultycenter/inclusiveteaching.htm
Inclusive teaching shows concern and care for the whole student acknowledging their abilities, experiences and diverse backgrounds.
https://www.lewisu.edu/firstgenflyers/index.htm
Being the first person in your family to go to college is a unique experience filled with many moments of celebration and also some moments of challenge! The First Gen Flyers Mentoring Program at Lewis is a small community of first-generation students, who share their experiences, celebrate their accomplishments, and support one another
https://www.lewisu.edu/studentservices/multicultural/index.htm
The office of SEMSE supports the needs of diverse populations and seeks to promote inclusive spaces. Programs include SiSe Puede, Fulfilling the Dream Conference, Undocumented Student Resources, Scholarships, Organizations, Diveristy DVD Library
https://www.lewisu.edu/studentservices/studentwellnesscenter/counselingservices/minority.htm
The Student Wellness Center is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for persons of all gender, sexual, romantic identities to receive services and support.
Support for future academic staff
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
The U.S. Department of Education’s TEACH Grant Program provides grant funds to postsecondary students who are completing or plan to complete coursework that is needed to begin a career in teaching. In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students (see below for more information on high-need fields and schools serving low-income students). As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. Eligible full-time students may receive up to $4,000 per year in TEACH Grant funds. These amounts will be pro-rated based on actual enrollment status.
https://www.lewisu.edu/admissions/finaid/teachgrant.htm
Optional Fields
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 Wellness Center is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for persons of all gender, sexual, romantic identities to receive services and support. Counseling staff can assist students with more specific supports and resources in an individual appointment session or consultation.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.