| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.93 |
| Liaison | Kevin Salfen |
| Submission Date | Oct. 21, 2024 |
University of the Incarnate Word
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.42 / 3.00 |
Kevin
Salfen Co-Director, Office of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Non-discrimination statement
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
Discrimination and harassment are contradictory to the mission of UIW and will not be tolerated. UIW complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, and does not engage in prohibited discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, religion or any other characteristics protected by law. As a Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, UIW is, however, exempt from the prohibition against religious discrimination of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
With respect to government contracts and in accordance with 41 CFR Section 60-1.5, it shall not be a violation of the equal opportunity clause required by Executive Order 11246 for UIW to establish a hiring preference for applicants of the Catholic faith. UIW reserves the right to exercise this hiring preference as required to maintain its Catholic identity.
Policy Regarding Harassment and Retaliation
UIW is firmly committed to a working and learning environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, religion or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy against any harassment includes but is not limited to derogatory comments and physical abuse.
UIW is also committed to a strict policy that prohibits retaliation against current or former employees because they opposed any practice of discrimination or harassment made unlawful under federal or state law; filed a charge of discrimination alleging such practice; testified or participated in any manner in any investigation undertaken by UIW. UIW will respond immediately and appropriately to any acts of discrimination and retaliation of which it becomes aware.
https://my.uiw.edu/hr/non-discrimination.html
Bias response team
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
The UIW Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to a proactive, coordinated, and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and well-being of The University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty, staff, and visitors. https://my.uiw.edu/student-advocacy-and-accountability/student-advocacy/campus-assessment-response-and-evaluation-team-protocol.html
Recruitment programs
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
If yes to any of the above, provide:
All job postiing for academic staff and non-academic staff are shared on the following sites:
- WorkplaceDiversity.com
- HispanicDiversity.com
- BlackJobCenter.com
- WomenJobCenter.com
- VeteransConnection.com
Source: Recuiting Manager, Human Resorces, University of the Incarnate Word
Mentoring, counseling and support programs
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
UIW offers a program called TRiO, designed specficially to support first-generation college students, students whose parents earn under an amount specified by the Department of Education, and students who have a documented disability and who are registered with the Student Disability Services Office. Services provided by TRiO include the following:
- Peer Mentor Program
- Summer Bridge for New Participants
- Academic and Personal Advising
- Academic Workshops
- Access to Computer/Study Lab
- Financial Aid Application Assistance
- Financial Literacy Education
- Individualized Scholarship Search
- Graduate School Exploration
- Career Preparation
- Academic and Cultural Events
For additional information, see https://my.uiw.edu/trio/index.html
Support for future academic staff
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
Optional Fields
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for underrepresented groups is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.