Pratt Institute
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Pratt Institute is committed to the recognition and preservation of each individual’s human rights and does not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, religion or creed, marital status, age, sexual orientation, status as a veteran, political beliefs, disability, citizenship, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin with respect to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of its academic community. Such rights, privileges, programs, and activities include, but are not limited to, employment at the Institute, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, access to housing, educational programs, co-curricular activities, and participation in athletic programs. The Institute upholds the values and standards that support this human rights policy, and, as such, maintains high expectations regarding the conduct of its students, faculty, staff, and administration. This policy applies uniformly to all members of the Institute’s community, who are encouraged to promptly report problems or matters that could be in violation of this policy. Persons found in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including the termination of employment of employees and suspension or expulsion of students. https://www.pratt.edu/student-life/student-affairs/office-of-the-vice-president-for-student-affairs/student-policies/community-standards/human-rights/

The Bias Education Response Taskforce (BERT) is a group of administrators and faculty who are committed to fostering an inclusive campus climate by supporting targeted individuals when bias and/or hate incidents occur. For more information about BERT or to report an incident, please email bert@pratt.edu. BERT MEMBERSHIP Convener - Nsombi B. Ricketts, Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair - Esmilda Abreu, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator Co-Chair - Dennis Mazone, Director of Public Safety James Kempster, Vice President for Communications and Marketing Jazmin Peralta, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Tom Greene, Director of Legal Affairs Cristobal Stewart, Assistant Dean of Continuing and Professional Studies Chris Kasik, Director of Residential Life and Conduct Officer Steve Riccobono, Director of Human Resources Judith Williams Cadet, Title IX Deputy Jasmine Cuffie, Coordinator of Health Education and Promotion Christopher Jensen, Associate Professor, Math and Science Ann Holder, Associate Professor, Social Science, and Cultural Studies Michele Gorman- Adjunct Associate Professor, Undergraduate Architecture https://www.pratt.edu/the-institute/diversity-and-inclusion/bias-education-response-taskforce/

https://blacklivesmatterpratt.com/about/ At Pratt, Black Lives Matter means addressing the systemic racism and white supremacist ideology inherent in institutions of higher learning in America. It means creating dialogues around the racial inequality within our institution, and fostering activism within our campus body. It means confronting anti-Blackness openly and honestly. Black Lives Matter at Pratt reinforces activism as art and art as activism. What We Do Encourage and educate faculty members on incorporating the #BlackLivesMatter movement into their class curriculum. Work with faculty members to create open class periods fostering collaboration across disciplines and exposing students to a wider range of discussions. Open class calendar coming soon. Facilitate Black Lives Matter Events on campus throughout the school year. Collaborate with local organizations and activists to work within the broader Brooklyn community. Commit to critiquing and combatting the intersections of privilege and oppression on our campus OR Hold ourselves accountable to ourselves.