Syracuse University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy The University does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Questions or concerns may be directed externally to Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 1100; Customer Service Hotline #800-421-3481; Facsimile: #202-453-6012; TDD #877-521-2172; www.ocr.gov. _____________________________ 1 Title IX prohibits harassment or discrimination based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. Titles VI and VII prohibit harassment or discrimination based on race, national origin, or color. Sections 503 and 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination or harassment because of disability. In addition, New York law prohibits discrimination or harassment based on these and other protected categories. https://policies.syr.edu/policies/university-governance-ethics-integrity-and-legal-compliance/non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity-policy-statement/

We believe that every student should be given a college experience that is free of crime, discrimination, sexual harassment, and any other violation. We strive to foster learning and growth in an environment that is safe and secure, and we lead the way with STOP Bias at Syracuse. STOP Bias is a University-wide effort managed by the Division of Student Affairs. It provides the campus community with resources to help those who have been impacted by bias-related incidents on and around campus. Here you will be able to report bias, find support, and get involved with other community members to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Example: Syracuse Bias campaign started out with having pink and blue signs for womens' and mens' bathrooms.

The Co-Generation Steam Plant Scholarship Program was established in 1988 through a partnership between the Syracuse Housing Authority, the Citywide Council of Low-Income Residents, and Syracuse University. The program provides selected students in a specific City of Syracuse community with a scholarship covering the full cost of tuition, housing and meal plan, fees, and books for the full term of their undergraduate study. ON POINT FOR COLLEGE Since 1999, On Point has helped more than 7,800 first-generation youth to get into college, stay there, and succeed afterwards. We help students find financial aid, fill out the forms, and get the resources to survive and succeed. We drive them to colleges, visit them to help them stay on track, and go to their graduations. https://www.onpointforcollege.org/ Say Yes to Education Syracuse Say Yes to Education has established ground-breaking grants and college partnerships that help provide a free college education for all SCSD graduates who meet the residency, graduation, and admission requirements into one of nearly 100 higher education institutions across New York. Say Yes foundations are currently located in Syracuse and Buffalo. http://soe.syr.edu/centers_institutes/say_yes_to_education/default.aspx Haudenosaunee Promise The Haudenosaunee Promise Scholarship was established to recognize Syracuse University’s gratitude and appreciation for the historical, political, and cultural legacies of the Haudenosaunee, and to honor the bond that has developed between them. Qualified students receive financial assistance equal to the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for each year of part-time undergraduate study. https://parttime.syr.edu/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships-grants/haudenosaunee-promise/ Psychology Research Initiative in Diversity Enhancement (PRIDE) Program http://psychology.syr.edu/undergraduate/pride-program.html Staff and Faculty Monarch Training Program (Program) Provides employment opportunities and training to people with developmental disabilities while serving the needs of the business community. Provides individualized services designed to empower persons with developmental disabilities to choose and achieve their vocational goals in a supportive environment. Eligibility: Adults age 18 years or older with a developmental disability https://211cnydisability.com/detail.php?&cat=SUPEMP&s=1&id=11407734 . Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. https://www.sujobopps.com/ Non-Immigrant or Foreign National Employee PolicyPart-time Employment Syracuse University will support an H-1B petition for part-time employment only where the position is at an hourly rate of pay that meets Department of Labor standards and where the employee will be reporting hours weekly through the University’s payroll system. Department of Labor requirements and restrictions make it impossible for an individual to receive H-1B visa status for any salaried, exempt, part-time position (e.g., adjunct professor). https://policies.syr.edu/policies/employment-workplace-rules-benefits-and-governmental-notices/non-immigrant-or-foreign-national-employee-policy/

The Dimensions Mentoring Program-created in 2002 by the former Associate Director in the Office of Multicultural Affairs. During that time the climate of the university and the student leaders were primarily male. As many of the young women on campus wanted to have their voices heard, they needed a forum where that could be properly formed and established. Dimensions was created to help facilitate a space where female students of color could transition through college with a support network. The program focuses on mentoring first year female students of color with upperclass women of color in which they form bonds, obtain academic and professional resources and learn to address the issues that face their communities. The upperclass women are students chosen to mentor who maintain good academic standing and are successful both academically and socially on campus. With their assistance, our first-year female students not only become acclimated on campus, but flourish academically and socially. Over the years, the Dimensions Mentoring Program has mentored over 200 first-year female students of color, where many then return to become mentors. LGBTQ-Cross Q Connections is a new discussion group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, and asexual people and their allies to build community and explore their identities and experiences.Embody is a closed discussion group for genderqueer, gender nonconforming, gender questioning, and trans people.Embody is a closed discussion group for genderqueer, gender nonconforming, gender questioning, and trans people. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY -Through a grant competition, funds are awarded by the United States Department of Education to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services (SSS) projects also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants Faculty, graduate and postdocutoral scholars: National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity a membership-only organization that gives faculty, graduate and postdoctoral scholars access to tools and services designed to enhance productivity and career success. The center focuses on skills development and support in areas relating to strategic career planning, research productivity, network building and work-life balance. Faculty, Staff and Students Established an Ombuds Office and official Ombudsperson whose mandate is to serve as an informal, confidential resource for all faculty, staff, and students. Faculty, Staff and Students Adopted a university-wide policy on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility. Within Information Technology Services, hire permanent, full-time staff who focus solely on ICT accessibility and assistive technology. Faculty and Staff Diversity: Inclusion in the Modern Workplace (EDU) workshop A diverse campus must also be inclusive. By focusing on key concepts that shape our world and inform our shared values and experiences, this course explores the nature of diversity and provides practical strategies for workplace inclusion. Faculty, Staff and Students Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services: The mission of the Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services (EOIRS) office is to work with faculty, staff, and students to foster a climate of inclusion, opportunity, and diversity. EOIRS works across all divisions of the University to build community and cultivate a culture of respect, safety, and equity that ensures legal compliance but also goes beyond it, in accordance with the University’s values. Its staff is dedicated to assisting those with concerns or complaints, and to educating members of the University community about their rights and responsibilities with regard to how they are treated and treat others.