Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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Overall Score | 65.37 |
Liaison | Alan Brew |
Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2021 |
Northland College
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.58 / 3.00 |
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Non-discrimination statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
https://www.northland.edu/about/consumer-information/
Non-Discrimination Statement
Northland College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in administration of its educational policies, financial aid program, athletics and all other programs. Harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status is a form of prohibited discrimination.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Northland College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in administration of its educational policies, financial aid program, athletics and all other programs. Harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status is a form of prohibited discrimination.
Bias response team
No
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
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Recruitment programs
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
No
If yes to any of the above, provide:
College Possible (partnership with admissions)
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works closely with admissions to promote a welcoming environment for applicants with diverse backgrounds.
The Office of Human Resources boosts job postings to diverse audiences by purchasing targeted advertising.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works closely with admissions to promote a welcoming environment for applicants with diverse backgrounds.
The Office of Human Resources boosts job postings to diverse audiences by purchasing targeted advertising.
Mentoring, counseling and support programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
No
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
An Indigenous Cultures Advisor provides support and advocacy for Indigenous students; fosters connections with local Native American communities; and facilitates events on campus, including the annual Spring Powwow.
The Native American Student Association (NASA) works to bring cultural awareness to campus and the surrounding communities. NASA hosts several events throughout the year, including the All Campus Convocation and Thanksgiving Feast, Indigenous Cultures Awareness Week, and Northland’s longest running event, the annual Spring Powwow, which began in 1974. Each year the Powwow draws people from across the country together in a vibrant celebration of Native American cultures.
The Diversity and Inclusion Coordinators provides direct outreach to students of color leading up to and throughout their first year experience and continues to be a resource throughout their college career.
The Multicultural Club is a family that wants to create a new type of community engagement at Northland College. We create a space that provides love and acceptance within all cultures. We want to educate people and strengthen our presence at Northland College and in the community
The Alliance works to bring understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, queer/questioning, ally, intersex (LGBT2QAI) issues to the Northland community, while creating an open and inclusive space for all. The Alliance hosts many events throughout the school year, including: weekly discussion topics chosen by students, film screenings, drag shows, Rainbow Dinner, and LGBT2QAI Awareness Week. Wherever you fall on the rainbow spectrum, we welcome you to our meetings! All we ask is that you bring an open mind.
The Campus Counselor also offer mentoring and counseling and are sensitive to diversity issues.
The Native American Student Association (NASA) works to bring cultural awareness to campus and the surrounding communities. NASA hosts several events throughout the year, including the All Campus Convocation and Thanksgiving Feast, Indigenous Cultures Awareness Week, and Northland’s longest running event, the annual Spring Powwow, which began in 1974. Each year the Powwow draws people from across the country together in a vibrant celebration of Native American cultures.
The Diversity and Inclusion Coordinators provides direct outreach to students of color leading up to and throughout their first year experience and continues to be a resource throughout their college career.
The Multicultural Club is a family that wants to create a new type of community engagement at Northland College. We create a space that provides love and acceptance within all cultures. We want to educate people and strengthen our presence at Northland College and in the community
The Alliance works to bring understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, queer/questioning, ally, intersex (LGBT2QAI) issues to the Northland community, while creating an open and inclusive space for all. The Alliance hosts many events throughout the school year, including: weekly discussion topics chosen by students, film screenings, drag shows, Rainbow Dinner, and LGBT2QAI Awareness Week. Wherever you fall on the rainbow spectrum, we welcome you to our meetings! All we ask is that you bring an open mind.
The Campus Counselor also offer mentoring and counseling and are sensitive to diversity issues.
Support for future academic staff
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
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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