| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.19 |
| Liaison | Donna Liss |
| Submission Date | March 14, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Truman State University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
John
Gardner Director Residence Life |
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place 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 within the student body:
The Multicultural Affairs Center (MAC) at Truman State University provides support programs for underrepresented groups in the following ways:
•Scholastic Enhancement Experience Program — This program provides a two week program prior to the start of school in fall for first year students. The program is designed to assist in the acclimation to Truman for underrepresented students.
•MAC/Success Center Tutoring Program — Tutoring offered in the MAC and at other locations around campus free of charge
•Peer Mentoring Program — This program provides the opportunity for incoming students to be paired with an upper-division student mentor.
•Academic Success Group - A group of 15 students who are in danger of losing their scholarships. These 15 students meet one on one with a MAC staff member.
Social Support:
•Social Organizations-The MAC supports several affinity groups such as the Association of Black Collegians and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, amongst others.
•Greek Organizations — The MAC supports several historically black, latino, or other specific group fraternity and sororities.
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:
No known programs available at this time.
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
No known programs available at this time.
None
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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