| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.60 |
| Liaison | Dayna Cook |
| Submission Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Arizona University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Ellen
Vaughan Manager Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
Learning Communities through Residence Life, such as LGBTQIA: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Inter-sex, Ally (LGBTQIA) Studies Learning Community is, an academic community that:
Honors the contributions and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender peoples and heterosexual allies
Provides a supportive and safe space for a first-year student
Allows you to connect with those who share your experiences or interests
Gives a sense of community that will enable you to achieve academic, social, professional and personal success.
http://nau.edu/Residence-Life/Housing-Options/Learning-Communities/A-Variety-of-RLC-Options/
Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Student Services in Student Life:
Inclusion and Multicultural Services (IMS) is here to serve all students, acting as a centrally-located gathering spot that provides culturally-relevant services and support to historically underrepresented students.
http://nau.edu/ims/
Native American Student Services (NASS) is a resource for Alaska Native/Native American students at NAU. NASS helps them achieve academic, social, and cultural goals through leadership opportunities, advising, financial aid guidance, and support. The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) provides culturally-relevant services and support to historically underrepresented students. The MSC serves primarily first-generation, underrepresented, and low-income students, providing them with peer advising, financial aid guidance, and academic support. The MSC is a strong campus partner of diversity, sponsoring activities on campus such as the annual Martin Luther King program, Heritage Month events, and a Multicultural Student Reception.
http://nau.edu/nass/
Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Equity in the Office of the President
Also, there are a variety of academic units in six academic colleges.
The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
Does the institution have a discrimination response policy and/or team (or the equivalent) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
Located in both Office of Affirmative Action and in Student Life, the following discrimination polices can be found at this website: http://nau.edu/Affirmative-Action/Forms-Policies/
Equal Opportunity
President's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (Policy 1.02 of the Personnel Policy Manual)
Affirmative Action Policy (Policy 1.02 of the Personnel Policy Manual)
ABOR Equality of Opportunity (ABOR Policy 1-120)
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Policy
Statement on Restroom Access at Northern Arizona University
The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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