Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 38.80
Liaison Sarah Laurie
Submission Date May 7, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

State University of New York at Fredonia
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Sarah Laurie
Environmental Safety and Sustainability Specialist; PR Subcommittee Chair; ACUPCC liaison
Environmental Health & Safety
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
Center for Multicultural Affairs provides mentoring and student leadership opportunities to diverse student groups including: Black Student Union, Latinos Unidos, Pride Alliance, Hillel, Women’s Student Union, and National American Student Union. Educational Development Program provides one-on-one counseling and academic support to socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Full Opportunity Program identifies, recruits, and academically supports students from diverse backgrounds. Disability Support Services provides guidance and accommodation support for students with disabilities. Counseling Services - The mission of the SUNY Fredonia Counseling Center (SFCC) is to promote intellectual, social, and emotional development that fosters academic and personal success within the context of a global and culturally diverse society. http://www.fredonia.edu/cma/ http://www.fredonia.edu/edp/ http://www.fredonia.edu/tlc/fop/ http://www.fredonia.edu/tlc/dss/index.asp

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The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
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Does the institution have a discrimination response policy and/or team (or the equivalent) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
Yes

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A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
Bias Crime Prevention Policy: It is a State University of New York at Fredonia Police mandate to protect all members of the Fredonia community by preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the campus's jurisdiction. University Policy Silent Witness program – maintained by University Police, this is an anonymous reporting opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to report an incident. Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Faculty, Staff, and Students can file a claim of discrimination with this office in order to find a resolution for their concern. Incidents are treated on a case-by-case basis; however, no hate crimes have been reported through University Police channels for the last three years – per Clery report. Claims of discrimination filed with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not publicly disclosed. http://www.fredonia.edu/studentaffairs/JudicialAffairs/policies.asp#bias http://www.fredonia.edu/upd/updsilent.asp http://www.fredonia.edu/aaoffice/DisputeResolution.asp http://www.fredonia.edu/upd/docs/SUNY%20Fredonia%20Campus%20Safety%20Report%202012.pdf

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The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
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Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes

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Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
No

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