Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.21
Liaison Joanne Wong
Submission Date Feb. 5, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Mills College
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Britta Bullard
Sustainability Coordinator
Campus Facilities
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the student body:

SUMMER ACADEMIC WORKSHOP

This four-week residential program, tailored for first-generation college students and students of color, provides selected students with a rigorous academic transition to college and a lasting support community. Over the four weeks, SAW students participate in approximately 68 hours of class time across four course modules (English, social justice, sociological inquiry, and mathematics), and three workshops (sociology, study skills, and writing). This is complemented by 48 hours of structured study time, interspersed with leadership development and team-building activities, introductions to key areas and resources on campus, weekly educational and social outings, athletic programs, and introductions to library and computing services available at Mills.
Workshops and Individual support is also provided during all 4 years for SAW students and other students who choose to utilize the program's services.


A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:

Many of the on-campus diversity-based educational opportunities, programs, and events are opened to faculty.


A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:

Many of the on-campus diversity-based educational opportunities, programs, and events are open to staff.


The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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