The Ohio State University at Marion
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Yes, see link: https://hr.osu.edu/public/documents/policy/policy110.pdf

Ohio State has an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination/Harassment Policy. This policy not only identifies Ohio State’s commitment to build and maintain a diverse community with equal opportunity, but it also outlines the procedure to make a complaint of discrimination. One such method is through Ohio State’s Bias Assessment Response Team (BART), a resource for anyone who needs to report an incident of bias or wants to explore and better understand issues like bias and discrimination and how to effectively respond. BART receives, monitors, refers, and, as necessary, coordinates university responses to hate and bias-related incidents that impact all or a significant portion of the university community. Incidents may involve bias or hate as a result of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. BART is not intended to replace or subordinate any existing processes for reporting and addressing acts of discrimination, harassment, or violence, including but not limited to processes of the Office of Human Resources, OSU Police, and Office of Student Conduct.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has created a comprehensive webpage to depict the various scholarship and affordability options that the university has to offer to its students and those that are considering becoming fellow Buckeyes. These proactive measures coincide with the Diversity Action Plan that was implemented at The Ohio State University to continue to foster an environment of inclusion and understanding for all walks of life. Students: Buck$: This pilot program incentives attendance, academic achievement, and promotes higher education. K -12 students from Marion City Schools and 7-8 grade students at Elgin, Ridgedale and River Valley can earn scholarship dollars to attend Ohio State Marion after graduating from high school. http://osumarion.osu.edu/initiatives/education/gobuck$.html Ohio State operates a Cleveland recruiting center to encourage students, especially those in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District- many of whom are minorities, to go to college. Faculty/Staff: Hiring Guide – searches for all college positions, including regular faculty positions, must be conducted in accordance with the guidelines established in the hiring guide that includes statements about the College’s commitment to diversity. The college strives to have diversity on search committees and vigorously pursues the development of diverse applicant pools.

The Diversity Action Plan adopted by the University in 2001 succeeded in many of its objectives during the five-year period of its implementation. Perhaps most notably, the concrete achievements of the efforts called for by the 2001 plan catalyzed a dialogue about diversity throughout the institution, and these achievements demonstrated that concerted efforts in support of diversity yield measurable results. Students: The Office of Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion provides support, services, and programs to achieve diversity goals. Provides resources and support to student groups including the Arabic Club,East Asian Cultural Club, the India Club, Men of African Descent, Muslim Student Association, and OutLoud. The office brings in speakers and hosts workshops about diversity topics. The office hosts an annual international festival called "A Taste of Culture." Faculty/Staff: The Women’s Place serves as a catalyst for institutional change to expand opportunities for women’s growth, leadership, and power in an inclusive, supportive, and safe university environment consistent with the goals of the university. National Conference on Diversity, Race & Learning: https://odi.osu.edu/about/conferences/national-conference-on-diversity-race-and-learning/

The Ohio State University provides the following support for its regional campuses. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Bell National Resource Center, established the Doctoral Bells Fellows program in 2009 for graduate students who were interested in the work of the Center and are interested in academic careers as professors or postdoctoral researchers. This program is designated for Ohio State doctoral students who show much promise of becoming productive scholars on topics related to African American males. More specifically, it includes ongoing professional development and mentorship that will prepare students for the academic rigors of the academy. Individuals selected for the program contribute to current and new research initiatives and writing projects designed by the Bell Resource Center.

https://www.osu.edu/initiatives/diversity.html http://osumarion.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/diversity-and-inclusion.html