Ohio University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

https://www.ohio.edu/equity-civil-rights/non-discrimination.cfm Ohio University does not discriminate against any person in employment or educational opportunities because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies, to receive discrimination/ harassment complaints from members of the University community, and to monitor the institution’s compliance with state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations: Sara L. Trower, J.D. Executive Director, University Equity and Civil Rights Compliance Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Ohio University Lindley Hall 006 Athens, Ohio 45701 Voice: 740.593.9140 Fax: 740.593.9168 equity@ohio.edu For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and for a description of Ohio University’s grievance procedures, please visit the webpage for the Office of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at http://www.ohio.edu/equity-civil-rights/ Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action university.

Ohio University Policy 40.001: Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity Section III.B. Right to File a Complaint Any member of the University community who believes that he or she has been discriminated against or harassed on the basis of any status protected by federal or state law, or University Policy listed in Section I, above, may file a complaint with the Office for Institutional Equity. Any person who believes that he or she has been retaliated against for a protected disclosure under this policy may report to the Office for Institutional Equity.

Ohio University requires departments to have at least one person from an underrepresented field (women, people of color, veterans, and/or people living with disabilities). The Office for Institutional Equity reviews candidate pools before candidates are brought to campus. https://www.ohio.edu/hr/employment/search/diversity.cfm Diversity Opportunity Hires: Ohio University believes a climate that represents and embraces different cultures enhances an institution's ability to provide its students with relevant experiences to successfully compete and achieve in an increasingly diverse and complex society. To bring about this climate, Ohio University provides support through the Opportunity Hire Fund to employ highly qualified individuals who make unique contributions to the University and its community. https://www.ohio.edu/diversity/opportunityhires.cfm Ohio University is part of the Interlink Alliance. Core Mission Statement: The Interlink Alliance holds as its central purpose the development and preparation of African American students to learn, live and lead in the 21st Century. Drawing on an historic legacy of access and opportunity, member institutions will leverage synergistic strengths to foster student and faculty development. The alliance's mission is to recruit, retain and encourage talented individuals to achieve their full potential for the betterment of community and society. http://www.theinterlinkalliance.com/ Ohio University is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). The mission of HERC is "to advance the efforts of our member organizations to recruit and retain outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and to assist dual-career couples. Our organizations are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the recruitment process and in providing an environment sensitive to work/life balance." https://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/index.html Ohio University recruits students from underrepresented groups through the following scholarship programs: Appalachian Scholars: Appalachian Ohio is home to a large portion of the state's economically disadvantaged students. The Appalachian Scholars Program was created to provide academically qualified students who reside in Appalachian counties with the financial resources and the support system they need. https://www.ohio.edu/omsar/appalachianapply.cfm Urban Scholars: The Urban Scholars program was created to provide academically qualified students who graduated from an urban school district in the State of Ohio with the financial resources and the support system they need to seize their opportunity.: https://www.ohio.edu/omsar/urban.cfm Templeton Scholars: The Templeton Scholars Program provides valuable educational opportunities designed to enrich the intellectual experiences of talented students from disproportionately represented populations. https://www.ohio.edu/omsar/templeton/. OHIO Promise Scholars: The merit-based OHIO Promise Scholarship Program provides valuable educational opportunities designed to enrich the intellectual experiences of talented students from disproportionately represented ­populations. https://www.ohio.edu/omsar/PromiseAward/index.cfm

The Office for Diversity & Inclusion offers the Summer Institute for Diversity Education (SIDE), a week long intensive that explores diversity and inclusion from multiple perspectives. SIDE also serves as a train the trainer. The Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention (OMSAR) assists in providing access to a quality academic and enriching social experience at Ohio University for diverse students, while leading the institution's efforts to successfully retain and graduate them. Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors The Multicultural Leadership Ambassadors are a select group of trained peer educators comfortable with their own diversity. The group is representative of society and each member discusses his or her own diverse reality. The ambassadors strive to eliminate stereotypes while building inclusive, understanding communities through interactive presentations. OHIO STARS (Students Teaching About Racism in Society): The purpose of S.T.A.R.S. is to facilitate discussion about diversity and all isms (sexism, classism, heterosexism, ethnocentrism etc.) with an emphasis on racial issues. We aim to raise awareness about social justice, and promote racial harmony. Our job is to create a safe, non-threatening environment to allow participants to feel comfortable to express their feelings. Our guiding principle is based on the principle "Each One Teach One." Soulful Sisters Women's Mentoring Program Women Leading OHIO (mentoring, training and job shadowing): Women's Achievement/Appreciation Dinner (honors female faculty and staff) https://www.ohio.edu/womenscenter/achievementdinner.cfm https://www.ohio.edu/womenscenter/programs/women-leading-OHIO.cfm https://www.ohio.edu/womenscenter/mentor.cfm https://www.ohio.edu/womenscenter/programs/Soulful-Sisters.cfm The Office of Diversity and Inclusion also provides the Multicultural Jr Faculty Mentoring Program and Residency Program.

Ohio University is a participant in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Scholars Program. Mission of the SREB: "to improve faculty diversity on college campuses by increasing the number of minority Ph.D. graduates who become college faculty" https://www.ohio.edu/diversity/sreb.cfm Ohio University is a member of the Interlink Alliance. Core Mission Statement: The Interlink Alliance holds as its central purpose the development and preparation of African American students to learn, live and lead in the 21st Century. Drawing on an historic legacy of access and opportunity, member institutions will leverage synergistic strengths to foster student and faculty development. The alliance's mission is to recruit, retain and encourage talented individuals to achieve their full potential for the betterment of community and society. http://www.theinterlinkalliance.com/

Data provided by Tyrone Carr on 1/26/2018; by delfin bautista, Director, LBGT Center, on 2/5/18; and by Geneva Murray, Director, Women's Center, on 2/5/18. Entered by Benton Wright on 1/30/2018 Additional information entered by Elaine Goetz on 4/10/18 after consultation with Tyrone Carr.