| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 45.57 |
| Liaison | Maia Roseval |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2023 |
State University of New York at Farmingdale
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Maia
Roseval Sustainability Manager Facilities and Operations |
Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
Farmingdale State College Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Pursuant to the Federal and State guidelines and regulations prohibiting discrimination, Farmingdale State College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The College’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to Dr. Veronica Henry, Executive Assistant to the President/Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator. She can be located during regular business hours in Horton Hall, Room 210, telephone 631-420-2622. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. 646-428-3800; Email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.
Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-notice.shtml
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 State University of New York has a Discrimination Procedure that is applied SUNY-wide, including Farmingdale: https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/documents.cfm?doc_id=451.
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A link to FSC's space for questions, comments, and concerns about Farmingdale State College's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion which will be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer: https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/documents.cfm?doc_id=451:.
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Resources for Crime Victims
On Campus Resources:
University Police — Supporting Victims
The professional, highly trained police officers and staff at University Police have experience working with crime victims, and can help make sure you get the legal and emotional support you need: https://www.farmingdale.edu/university-police/resources.shtml.
Campus Mental Health Services — Someone To Talk To
Are you anxious, afraid or dealing with other emotional issues after a crime? The caring professionals at the office of Campus Mental Health Services are here to listen, offer trusted advice, and help you move forward: https://www.farmingdale.edu/campus-mental-health-services/.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Farmingdale State College Employee Assistance Program offers a professional and confidential source of help for people who need assistance with personal problems or concerns. The EAP program is available to employees and their families.
Off Campus Resources:
Victims of Sexual Violence
SUNY SAVR - SUNY's policy is that response to sexual violence and related crimes is driven by the reporting victim/survivor. What that means is that in line with Federal and New York State law, while the college encourages you to use all of the response, support and reporting (including criminal reporting) resources offered here, the choice of what resources to use and when is for the victim and survivor: https://www.suny.edu/violence-response/
Victims of Hate/Bias Crimes
NY State Anti-hate Crime Resource: https://www.ny.gov/hate-crimes-task-force/new-york-state-anti-hate-crime-resource-guide
United States Department of Justice Hate Crime - NY: https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/state-specific-information/new-york
NY State - Stop Asian Hate: https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/stop-asian-hate
Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/
Victims of Racial Discrimination
NY State - Racial Discrimination: https://dhr.ny.gov/racial-discrimination
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:
For students:
The Admission Office recently hired a Group Coordinator that recruits directly from the 5 boroughs of NYC where higher percentages of underrepresented groups live. Additionally, our Executive Director of Academic Support & Access Program occasionally brings first-generation groups to campus for information sessions and tours of the campus. These students are generally recruited from NYC and other majority-minority areas of Long Island. The success of these efforts is reflected in our recent certification as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
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For faculty & staff:
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Additionally, the following search procedures have been developed by HR and are required of all Search Committees:
Attracting a broad range of qualified candidates.
Identifying the most highly qualified candidate(s).
Completing searches efficiently and effectively.
Advancing fair and equitable treatment in search and selection.
Searches that do not adhere to prescribed procedure may conclude in a failed search.
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 Campus Mental Health Services (CMHS)
The Campus Mental Health Services offers support for all students, faculty, and staff. The CMHS provides a wide range of professional counseling services to all campus members. These services are free. Accepted standards for confidentiality are followed at all times. Counseling is offered for individuals, couples, and groups. The effort is made to arrange meeting times that will fit with a student's academics schedule.
Among the areas that can be addressed through CMHS are anxiety and stress management, coping and problem-solving skills, relationship issues, depression, family crisis, trauma and loss, adjustment to college life and living, anger management, communication skills, substance use and abuse, and habit disorders.
Specialized assessment services can be arranged and a wide range of educational and personal growth-oriented programs are presented throughout the year in settings such as classrooms, residence halls, and student center meeting rooms, to provide members of the campus community with opportunities to explore areas of personal interest and development.
CMHS serves as a liaison and information source for students who may be best met by resources in the local community and strives to be available for a prompt response to urgent personal and community situations that may arise.
*Campus Mental Health Services wants to take this opportunity to remind the College community that we remain open and available during this time period. Students registered for the current term may receive services on a telehealth or limited in-person basis, and may reach our office by phone or e-mail. Faculty and staff, please contact our office regarding any issues or concerns.
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The Campus Mental Health Services Statement on Social Justice
Campus Mental Health Services actively recognizes and promotes the ideals of dignity, respect, autonomy, and equality for all Farmingdale State College students, faculty, and staff. CMHS staff strongly believe all campus users should be free to pursue their goals and related activities in an environment free of discrimination, harassment, or mistreatment in any form.
To this end, CMHS strives to create a safe, secure, and validating environment that is maximally conducive to personal development. Our aim is to help students and employees reach their individual goals, and to do so in a way that recognizes the individual's unique strength, abilities, and life experiences.
Anyone who has been negatively impacted in any way by ongoing social unrest, discrimination, or harassment, is asked to consider talking to one of the staff professionals at the health center. They are there to support you, your health, and your well-being.
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:
National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Award
In alliance with Stony Brook University and Suffolk County Community College, Farmingdale State College is to provide career development for historically underrepresented minority (URM) doctoral degree students in STEM. The program, funded by a $1.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to successfully transition such students into faculty positions at predominantly undergraduate institutions.
See article on one of our faculty mentors participating in the program here: https://www.farmingdale.edu/faces-of-farmingdale/2023-01-12-tracy-callender.shtml
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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