Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 45.82
Liaison Amy Kadrie
Submission Date Jan. 21, 2025

STARS v3.0

University of Rochester
PA-6: Institutional Climate

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Dale Hess
Associate Vice Provost for Data Insights and Institutional Research
Office of the Vice President for Research
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6.1 Support for students from underrepresented groups

Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students with disabilities?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students with disabilities:
The Office of Disability Resources works to ensure that people with all kinds of disabilities have equal access and equal opportunity to fully participate in the University experience. We envision a collegiate environment committed to accessible and inclusive practices, where disability is a valued component of campus diversity.
 
Disability Resources offers academic adjustments and assists students requiring residential accommodations. Once students have selected the University of Rochester and have enrolled, they can register with our office.
 
Current students are encouraged to meet with an access coordinator early in the semester to become acquainted and talk about classroom accommodations. However, requests to discuss accommodations or learn more about our services are welcome at any time.
 
https://www.rochester.edu/college/disability/ 

Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups:

Muliple programs, initiatives and networks exist including the Student Advisory Board to the Office of Equity and Inclusion and numerous programs and support groups for marginalizes groups by college. For a full list, see: 

https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/students-and-alumni/ 


Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for LGBTQ+ students:

The universiry encourages student involvment in the LGBTQ community and offers a number of ways studetns can receive support. Some of these programs include the LGBTQ Advocacy Committee, guidance on the name change process, special interest housing, and a Trans at Rochester Handbook. For a full list of resources see https://www.rochester.edu/lgbtq/current-students.html 


Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of low-income and/or first-generation students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for low-income and/or first-generation students:

The David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity at the University of Rochester strives to expand the educational pipeline through the doctoral degree for low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented minority students. The center focuses on the creation of replicable and scalable educational models that will increase the number of low-income and historically underrepresented individuals pursuing undergraduate, gradate, and professional education.

The center provides educational guidance, scholarships, and support services to students who:

  • Come from low-income families
  • Will be, or already are, the first person in their family to earn a college degree
  • Come from racial groups identified by the federal government as underrepresented in higher education: African American, Native American, or Hispanic

https://www.rochester.edu/college/kearnscenter/about/index.html 


Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, and/or undocumented students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, and/or undocumented students:

The Refugee Student Alliance is a community service organization dedicated to broadening the University's outreach to local refugee communities while contributing to the health and vitality of Rochester. Through the recruitment and training of volunteers and collaboration with other organizations, RSA provides aid to existing organizations involved with the local refugee community. The secondary mission of RSA is to promote concern and awareness in the University's student body about refugees through our volunteer programs, fundraising, and community service events on campus for the local refugee community.

 

https://ccc.rochester.edu/rsa/home/#:~:text=The%20secondary%20mission%20of%20RSA,for%20the%20local%20refugee%20community. 


Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students from additional underrepresented groups?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students from additional underrepresented groups:

The International Services Office office is available to assist students with a variety of needs during their time at UR, including 

https://www.iso.rochester.edu/index.html 


The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:

Points earned for indicator PA 6.1:
1.00

6.2 Support for employees from underrepresented groups

Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees with disabilities?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees with disabilities:

The Office of Disability Resources offers a variety of services for University of Rochester students, faculty, and staff. Faculty and staff who require disability accommodations should visit the University's Disability Services website. https://www.rochester.edu/disability/employees.html 


Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees that identify as members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and/or Indigenous groups:
University Resource Groups are open to all University of Rochester employees (staff and faculty) and retirees. The Resource Groups provide opportunities for employees to directly contribute to the University of Rochester’s efforts to effectively support and manage diversity and inclusion. These groups serve as a resource to provide mentoring and professional development opportunities as well as opening additional communication lines between individuals, the greater Rochester community, and University management.
 
These University Resource Groups are an example of how the University is continuing its focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each University Resource Group is linked to an executive champion.
 
Current groups include:
Latino Professional Alliance (LPA)
Sankofa (formally the African American Network)
 

Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ employees?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s support for LGBTQ+ employees:
The University of Rochester is dedicated to providing a working environment where all faculty, staff, residents and fellows feel valued and supported.
Our Meliora Vision and Values include the principles of equity and respect. These values are exemplified in the University’s efforts to be an ever better place for members of the LGBTQ+ community to work. Programs and resources include:
Fostering a Supportive Office/Department Environment
Making your Classroom More Inclusive
Training Available for Faculty and Staff
Healthcare & Counseling
Bias-Related Incident Reporting
Programming and Events
Athletics
Trillium Health
The MOCHA Center, Inc.
Pride Alliance - Employee Resource Group

Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees from additional underrepresented groups?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees from additional underrepresented groups:
University Resource Groups are open to all University of Rochester employees (staff and faculty) and retirees. The Resource Groups provide opportunities for employees to directly contribute to the University of Rochester’s efforts to effectively support and manage diversity and inclusion. These groups serve as a resource to provide mentoring and professional development opportunities as well as opening additional communication lines between individuals, the greater Rochester community, and University management.
 
These University Resource Groups are an example of how the University is continuing its focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each University Resource Group is linked to an executive champion.
 
Current groups include:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Emerging Leaders
Latino Professional Alliance (LPA)
Pride Alliance
Sankofa (formally the African American Network)
Veterans Alliance

The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:

Points earned for indicator PA 6.2:
1

6.3 Institutional climate assessment

Has the institution conducted an institutional climate assessment within the previous three years?:
Yes

Description of the methodology used to assess institutional climate:

In 2015 and 2019, The University of Rochester participated in the first two administrations of the Campus Climate Survey as part of a consortium colleges and universities organized by the Association of American Universities (AAU). In 2021 and 2023, Rochester worked directly with Westat to administer a survey instrument nearly identical to that used in the 2019 AAU administration.The attached report summarizes the survey’s findings and also provides background about the survey’s design.


Does the institution publish the results of its institutional climate assessments?:
Yes

Published results of the institution’s most recently finalized institutional climate assessment:
ur-2023-campus-climate-survey-final-report.pdf

Online resource where the results of the institution’s institutional climate assessments are publicly available:
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The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:

Points earned for indicator PA 6.3:
1

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