Overall Rating	Bronze - expired
Overall Score	38.77
Liaison	Lori Chance
Submission Date	Feb. 22, 2021

STARS v2.2

Messiah University
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	1.58 / 3.00	Brandon Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations

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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:

Messiah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability status, status as a veteran, or age in its programs and activities. Messiah Univerisity admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability status, status as a veteran, or age to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not discriminate against students or applicants for admission on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, status as a veteran, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, or in any other aspect of its operations.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's nondiscrimination policy:

Amanda Coffey,

Vice President of Human Resources & College Compliance

One University Avenue Suite 3015,

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 766-2511

https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/3592/non-discrimination_policy

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:

Through student affairs, the College has developed Rapid Response Groups covering topics related to gender equity to multicultural competencies and inclusion. The groups quickly meet when a problem arises and respond with either a campus wide statement or educational programming.

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?:

Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:

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:

Admissions Office has a staff member who is specifically responsible for the coordination of diverse student populations. All admissions staff are also trained on working with diverse populations.

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?:

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:

Yes

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

Multicultural programs is an office in the Intercultural Office designed to offer support for underrepresented students. Also, all employees have access to campus counseling services via 5 free visits.

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?:

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?:

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:

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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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