| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.11 |
| Liaison | Diane Fout |
| Submission Date | April 23, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Transylvania University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Eduardo
Nino-Moreno Director of Campus Diversity and Incusion Diversity and Incusion |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the student body:
Student Groups:
*Black Student Alliance, a leadership organization designed to enhance the cultural, intellectual, and personal growth of African American students in the Transylvania community.
* The Diversity Action Council (DAC) is comprised of students and advised by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Designed as a resource for students who are passionate about diversity issues, DAC works to achieve this goal through cultural awareness, community outreach, and community awareness initiatives.
* TUnity, a group dedicated to unifying Transylvania's gay and straight communities
* SAGE (Sexual Assault and Gender Education committee),a group of faculty and staff committed to empowering responsible citizenship around sexual violence, harassment, and gender issues.
We also have a part-time International Student Advisor who helps our international students adjust to life on campus.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:
None
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
None
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
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