Overall Rating	Gold - expired
Overall Score	68.50
Liaison	Chris Bond
Submission Date	Nov. 27, 2017
Executive Letter	Download

STARS v2.1

Unity Environmental University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	1.33 / 3.00	Jonathan Gibbons Sustainability Engagement and Data Coordinator Sustainability

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :

Yes

The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:

We welcome and support ALL members of our college community as well as collaborators and stakeholders. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identities, age, socioeconomic status, family status, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under local, state or federal laws in the recruitment and admission of students and in the recruitment and employment of employees. http://unity.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

Bias Response Team

Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:

Yes

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):

We have a Unity Commission intended to hear complaints related to inclusion, civility, and community, which has an email alias to accept concerns. The Student Code of Conduct has clear guidelines for student behavior, and violations are addressed by the Dean of Students and the Judicial Review Board, each of which can impose sanctions that include community restitution and education, as well as more serious penalties. The Employee Handbook similarly details expectations for college employees, and concerns are addressed through Human Resources.

Recruitment Programs

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit staff from underrepresented groups?:

Yes

Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups?:

If yes to any of the above, provide:

A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

The College partners with both Goodwill Industries and Restorative Justice to recruit staff members, in particular at the McKay Farm.

Mentoring, Counseling and Support Programs

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:

Yes

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:

Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:

Our Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) and Counseling Services centers are available to help students with a wide range of support services including study skills, cultural counseling, sexual orientation, conflict resolution, and much more. The ADA Coordinator works across departments to support differently abled students. Unity has SafeZone training for any faculty, staff, and students on campus to support the LGBTQA community. Unity also hosts projects from Love Is Louder and It Gets Better campaigns."

Support for Future Faculty

Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:

A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:

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Optional Fields

Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:

Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:

Yes

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:

http://www.unity.edu/student-life/lgbtqa-and-diversity

Additional documentation to support the submission:

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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

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