| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.36 |
| Liaison | Marga Martinez |
| Submission Date | Oct. 10, 2024 |
Oakton College
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.58 / 3.00 |
Sustainability
Center Student Sustainablity Researcher IT |
Non-discrimination statement
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
Oakton Statement
Please see this link
https://www.oakton.edu/life-at-oakton/office-of-student-affairs/title-ix/types-of-discrimination.php
https://www.oakton.edu/life-at-oakton/office-of-student-affairs/title-vi/title-vi-resources.php
https://www.oakton.edu/about/policies-and-legal-notices/nondiscrimination-policy.php
The College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and misconduct on the basis of race. The College has an affirmative duty to take immediate and appropriate action once it knows or its management should know of an act of race-based discrimination in any of its educational or employment programs or activities. The College will promptly and thoroughly investigate any complaints of race-based discrimination in accordance with the procedures set forth in its Policy on Nondiscrimination Procedures documents.
Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.
Please see this link
https://www.oakton.edu/life-at-oakton/office-of-student-affairs/title-ix/types-of-discrimination.php
https://www.oakton.edu/life-at-oakton/office-of-student-affairs/title-vi/title-vi-resources.php
https://www.oakton.edu/about/policies-and-legal-notices/nondiscrimination-policy.php
Bias response team
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
Links
https://www.oakton.edu/about/policies-and-legal-notices/title-ix2/sex-gender-discrimination.php
Nondiscrimination Policy
Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.
Inquiries regarding compliance with nondiscrimination policies and regulations should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Chief Human Resources Officer, Oakton College, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, 847.635.1600.
An appropriate statement comprised of the College’s nondiscrimination policy and the name and address of the responsible officer will be included in publications and printed materials as required for compliance with governmental and College policy
The College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment
environment that is free from sex discrimination, which includes discrimination and harassment
based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,
and/or gender identity or expression, as well as sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence
and stalking. As part of this commitment, the College does not adopt or implement any policy, procedure, or practice, or take any action regarding a student, employee, or applicant for employment, that
discriminates against such individuals on the basis of their current, potential, or past pregnancy or
related conditions, or that treats such individuals differently on the basis of sex with regard to their
current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status, or their status as the head of household
or principal wage earner in their family unit. The College Administration has adopted these Procedures to implement the College’s Nondiscrimination Policy and College’s Prohibiting Sex Discrimination Policy to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (“VAWA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title
VII”), relevant sections of the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), the Preventing Sexual Violence in
Higher Education Act, and other applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
The College has an affirmative duty to respond promptly and effectively once it has knowledge of
conduct that may reasonably constitute sex discrimination in its education program or activity. The
The college will promptly and equitably resolve complaints of sex discrimination in accordance with
the procedures set forth below.
https://www.oakton.edu/_pdfs/title-ix/2-procedures_implementing_college_policy_prohibiting_sex_discrimination_2024_higher_ed-edited.pdf
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:
Students:
https://www.oakton.edu/academics/continuing-education/about-alliance.php
Oakton College, a leader in adult and continuing education in Illinois, collaborates with Maine, Niles, Northfield, and Evanston Township high school districts to form an educational partnership called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL). In a typical year, more than 15,000 people register for adult education courses at the College. ALL coordinates the resources of each high school district to make additional instructional services available for every adult resident age 18 and over.
The following pages contain a diverse collection of interesting, challenging, and entertaining noncredit courses and events scheduled on weekdays, evenings, and weekends at Oakton's campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and many neighborhood-based locations, including the following high schools:
- Evanston Township High School
- Glenbrook South High School
- Maine East High School
- Maine West High School
- Niles North High School
- Niles West High School
Here you also will find other Oakton College programs developed in cooperation with local churches, community centers, libraries, and shopping malls, to better serve the needs and interests of district residents. Any district resident is welcome to attend any class at any location.
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:
For the students
- We have academic advisors
- TRIO - Support first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities.
- B.L.A.C.K Student Sucess Program (BSSP) - designed to empower Black students by understanding the unique challenges and triumphs of the Black experience in higher education. BSSP is your support system for success from classroom to career, all within a community that celebrates Black excellence.
- The Emory Williams Academy for Black Men is a unique program designed to support the success of Oakton’s Black male-identifying students. Whether you want to earn your associate degree and transfer to a four-year school or kick-start a career with training, the Academy will meet you where you are and help you thrive.
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Oakton is committed to maintaining a peaceful and comfortable environment for all students to achieve their goals. The College strives to promote, foster and support a safe and inclusive campus community for students, employees and guests.
We recognize the need for a welcoming campus where members of the diverse LGBTQIA2+ community are respected, valued and supported. This mission is achieved through educational and informative training opportunities, services and resources, and Title IX compliance.
LGBTQIA2+ Advisory Council
The LGBTQIA2+ Advisory Council at Oakton is dedicated to our anti-bias values and works to institutionalize policy that advocates for the LGBTQIA2+ community. Examples of this work are gender-inclusive restrooms, SafeZone trainings and more inclusive classroom instruction.
SafeZone and Ally Training
SafeZone is a series of interactive trainings intended to allow students and employees to develop a better understanding of LGBTQIA2+ concerns and experiences, and become effective allies of the LGBTQIA2+ community. Participants are challenged to listen, share and grow.
SafeZone Allies
SafeZone-trained employees at Oakton College can be identified by their display of the Safe Zone sticker.
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:
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:
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