San Diego Mesa College
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Michelle
Rodriguez Professor Political Science |
Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
The District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment and all access to institutional programs and activities.
https://www.sdmesa.edu/about-mesa/current-initiatives/diversity/
Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team)?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
The Equal Opportunity and Diversity Officer is the "responsible District officer" charged with receiving complaints of discrimination or harassment, and coordinating their investigation.
If harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation occurred in violation of the policy or procedure, the District shall take disciplinary action against the accused and any other remedial action it determines to be appropriate. The action will be prompt, effective, and commensurate with the severity of the offense. If discipline is imposed, the nature of the discipline will not be communicated to the complainant.
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
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?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
non-academic staff from underrepresented groups
Practice reasonable, responsible, and transparent engagement with employers and university representatives that ensures equitable hiring and recruitment practices for our students. Communicate clearly the importance of equitable recruitment practices to all employer and university partners and representatives
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs designed specifically to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
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:
The Career Center and Peer Ambassadors will encourage Black and LatinX students, identified, in part, through partnerships with programs and services, to explore careers at events and through presentations, counseling, and peer-to-peer educational opportunities.
Collaborate with Federal Workstudy and the Veteran Work-Study programs to create diverse and equitable recruitment and hiring practices and collaborate with Human Resources and the Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Office on best practices.
Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
Establish four (4), staff/faculty/NANCE, and student worker, inservice days reserved for professional training, learning, and development.
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
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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