| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Marianella Franklin |
| Submission Date | Aug. 28, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Alicia
Morley Dir Office of Institutional Equity Office of the President |
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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:
An annual Affirmative Action Plan assists in faculty hires. ADVANCE grant initiatives to promote women into faculty leadership roles.
None
The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
None
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
None
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is responsible for:
-handling complaints of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and/or Sexual Violence;
-ensuring UTPA’s compliance with federal and state laws with equal opportunity and affirmative action;
-and compliance in the administration of Title IX.
http://www.utpa.edu/hop/policies/?2.2.1
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The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
None
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
No
None
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
No
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