| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.85 |
| Liaison | Tara Pike |
| Submission Date | June 17, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nevada Las Vegas
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Jose
Melendrez Assistant Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion VP, Diversity & Inclusion |
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support under-represented groups on campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the student body:
The UNLV Multicultural Center provides a safe and culturally relevant learning space for students and organizations from underrepresented populations. The Multicultural Center is utilized for educational and social programs, organizational development, community gatherings and faculty and staff committee work.
The Academic Success Center provides mentoring and tutoring for students. They specifically focus on advising and learning support utilizing academic coaches and providing learning resources.
The Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity is responsible for direct services and programming for students at UNLV. Included in this efforts is Students Organizing for Diverse Activities (SODA). SODA is department sponsored and directly works with and provides resources for underrepresented students and organizations.
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the faculty:
The Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion provides direct support for the diverse faculty/staff alliances that include African American, Asian-Pacific Islander, American Indian, LGBT, Classified Staff, and Latino. More identity groups are being identified to establish working alliances.
Academic Department sponsored multicultural groups exist with certain units. These groups provide advocacy, mentoring and development support for faculty and staff within department.
Student Affairs Professional Development Group. Provide year round training and development for faculty and staff. Many of these trainings focus on diversity areas.
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the staff:
Staff are included with in the the Diversity Alliances as part of the work of Diversity and Inclusion.
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The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
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