Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.56
Liaison Juanita Van Norman
Submission Date May 21, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Manitoba
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Carolyn Christie
Coordinator
Student Accessibility Services
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
The University of Manitoba offers mentoring, counseling, peer support and academic support programs to support underrepresented groups on campus: The Aboriginal Student Center has programs in place including counselling services through various faculties; Engineering, Law, Business, Nursing, and Medicine. • Mentoring and peer support • Academic support programs • ACCESS program • Inner City social work ACCESS program.

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

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
The Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment Policy: Supporting a respectful climate in the workplace and in the learning environment, where individuals or groups of individuals are free from harassment and discrimination. Policy includes a set of procedures that tackle any concerns and/or complaints under the Respectful Work and Learning Procedures • Student Discipline Bylaw Table 1: Jurisdiction of Disciplinary Authorities Table 2: Disciplinary Actions and Disciplinary Authorities • Violent of Threatening Behavior Policy Starting clearly the University’s refusal to tolerate violence, threats or intimidation and to describe possible consequences of such action(s) • Violent or Threatening Behavior Procedures Provide a mechanism to support the maintenance of a safe, positive and productive workplace and learning environment. They are also designed to comply with the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Manitoba)

The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
No

Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
No

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