| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.17 |
| Liaison | Suzanne Wood |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
UMass Chan Medical School
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Suzanne
Wood Sustainability & Energy Manager Facilities Managment |
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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:
The institution has a Civility Committee, Disabilities Committee, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Allies Committee, Mature Workforce Committee, and a Minority Academic Advancement Committee which all provide support to students and staff at the UMass Medical School.
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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:
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) does not discriminate in education or employment and strives to maintain an educational and work environment that is safe, civil, respectful, humane, and free of all forms of harassment and discrimination. These efforts are guided by policies and procedures that reflect the culture of the institution as well as all applicable Federal and State laws. All members of the UMMS community have responsibility for upholding University policies and related procedures, which are aligned with the goals of affirmative action, inclusion and equal opportunity. Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW.
The Diversity and Inclusion Office has primary responsibility for administration of civil rights related policies. These policies cover race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions) sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, covered veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law in admission, treatment, employment, programs, services and activities.
University students, faculty, staff, residents and postdocs can become familiar with these policies through the links or drop down menu from the main DIO home page. Information about the laws related to each policy is also provided.
In 2015 special resources and information was designed to prevent or address sexual misconduct was created and provided on the DIO CARE website: Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (for sex discrimination and violence).
In 2015 Title Committee consisting of reps from across the campus was formed to review and update sexual misconduct policies and procedures as well as access training needs across the university community
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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?:
No
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Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
No
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Please note, UMMS does not have dorms or campus housing for students.
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