| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
PA-7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Sergio
Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Non-discrimination statement
Yes
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to:
Foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all students, employees, and guests of the university; Provide an environment which is conducive to the free and open exchange of ideas; and Strive to eliminate bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment in all forms and manifestations.
Discrimination based on an individual’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state, or other protected class status is demeaning to all students, employees, and guests; impairs the process of education; and violates individual rights.
https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/Nondiscrimination-Statement.aspx
Foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all students, employees, and guests of the university; Provide an environment which is conducive to the free and open exchange of ideas; and Strive to eliminate bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment in all forms and manifestations.
Discrimination based on an individual’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, arrest or conviction record, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state, or other protected class status is demeaning to all students, employees, and guests; impairs the process of education; and violates individual rights.
https://www.uwsp.edu/hr/Pages/Nondiscrimination-Statement.aspx
Bias response team
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response protocol or team:
The UWSP Hate/Bias Response Team (HBRT) works to realize the UWSP commitment "to respect all regardless of race, ethnicity, age, class, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities/qualities, religion, nationality, or any other differences" and "to provide all Pointers the tools needed to feel safe and included," as promised in the UWSP Inclusive Excellence Declaration.
The UWSP HBRT exists to collect information on hate and bias incidents affecting our campus community (generating reports, suggesting policy change and training) and to provide support for affected parties.
ACTIONS:
- Diversity and College Access Director hired in July 2017 along with student ambassadors and interns
Hired a Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Outreach Services
- Dean of Students Office campaign “See Something, Hear Something, Say Something” to get the campus community to report incidents of misconduct and concern.
- Several well-attended Coffee and Culture Talks through Student Involvement
- Round table discussion "Tuning In" where diversity issues were discussed
- Student Government Assocation video campaign to hear people's stories of what life is like at UW-Stevens Point.
- Provide Safe Zone Workshops for UWSP faculty, staff, and students.
- Dean of Students website provides resources for LGBTQ faculty, staff, and students and victims of bias/hate crime or other behavioral misconduct
- Distribute materials to show support for LGBTQ individuals and issues
- Sponsor events and activities related to significant LGBTQ dates.
- Create social opportunities for LGBTQ faculty, staff, and students
- Cooperate with UWSP students’ Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) on organizing public events to discuss LGBTQ issues in a supportive atmosphere
- Bring nationally-recognized speakers to campus to discuss issues relevant to the LGBTQ community
- Sponsor a book club to explore LGBTQ issues
- Continue our LGBTQ film festival “Out on Screen”
https://www3.uwsp.edu/hbrt/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=We%20believe%20in%20the%20right,%40office365.uwsp.edu.
The UWSP HBRT exists to collect information on hate and bias incidents affecting our campus community (generating reports, suggesting policy change and training) and to provide support for affected parties.
ACTIONS:
- Diversity and College Access Director hired in July 2017 along with student ambassadors and interns
Hired a Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Outreach Services
- Dean of Students Office campaign “See Something, Hear Something, Say Something” to get the campus community to report incidents of misconduct and concern.
- Several well-attended Coffee and Culture Talks through Student Involvement
- Round table discussion "Tuning In" where diversity issues were discussed
- Student Government Assocation video campaign to hear people's stories of what life is like at UW-Stevens Point.
- Provide Safe Zone Workshops for UWSP faculty, staff, and students.
- Dean of Students website provides resources for LGBTQ faculty, staff, and students and victims of bias/hate crime or other behavioral misconduct
- Distribute materials to show support for LGBTQ individuals and issues
- Sponsor events and activities related to significant LGBTQ dates.
- Create social opportunities for LGBTQ faculty, staff, and students
- Cooperate with UWSP students’ Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) on organizing public events to discuss LGBTQ issues in a supportive atmosphere
- Bring nationally-recognized speakers to campus to discuss issues relevant to the LGBTQ community
- Sponsor a book club to explore LGBTQ issues
- Continue our LGBTQ film festival “Out on Screen”
https://www3.uwsp.edu/hbrt/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=We%20believe%20in%20the%20right,%40office365.uwsp.edu.
Recruitment programs
Yes
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
Yes
Does the institution have programs designed specifically to recruit non-academic staff from underrepresented groups?:
Yes
If yes to any of the above, provide:
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has hosted the Upward Bound Program for over 50 years. It is a pre-college program and part of the Federal TRIO Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All participants are underrepresented high school students, grades ninth through twelfth. The Upward Bound Program recruits its student-participants from six target high school districts in five counties from Central and Northcentral Wisconsin.
The Human Resources department website contains resources on supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity during a search, along with links to recruiting sources of underrepresented applicants.
The Provost is leading a committee working on strategies to increase the diversity of faculty and staff.
The Human Resources department website contains resources on supporting equity, diversity and inclusivity during a search, along with links to recruiting sources of underrepresented applicants.
The Provost is leading a committee working on strategies to increase the diversity of faculty and staff.
Mentoring, counseling and support programs
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs designed specifically to support academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support non-academic staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs designed specifically to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups:
Diversity and College Access Office conducts activities and provides services for multi-cultural students, including scholarship information.
The Multicultural Resource Center is designed to meet the specific needs of students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Native American Center responds to needs of Wisconsin Native American communities.
LGBTQ resources include an outreach coordinator, Rainbow Center, faculty and staff allies, and community resources. Members of LGBTQ will coordinate training sessions (Safe Zone Workshops) in a department, division, unit or group.
Solid Foundations is a successful retention program serving low income/first generation college students.
The Upward Bound Program prepares students who are economically and socially underrepresented in higher education due to their families’ educational background and income level to enter and complete postsecondary education of choice.
Non-traditional student services include career services, child care, activities, financial aid information.
International Student and Scholar Services
Faculty and staff resources include: Center for Inclusive Teaching & Learning which provides training and support; Disability and Assistive Technology; the Diversity Council which advises and recommends policies to Common Council; Faculty Student Gender-Sexuality Alliance.
We also have a multicultural resource center and a center for inclusive excellence center at our branch campuses.
The Multicultural Resource Center is designed to meet the specific needs of students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Native American Center responds to needs of Wisconsin Native American communities.
LGBTQ resources include an outreach coordinator, Rainbow Center, faculty and staff allies, and community resources. Members of LGBTQ will coordinate training sessions (Safe Zone Workshops) in a department, division, unit or group.
Solid Foundations is a successful retention program serving low income/first generation college students.
The Upward Bound Program prepares students who are economically and socially underrepresented in higher education due to their families’ educational background and income level to enter and complete postsecondary education of choice.
Non-traditional student services include career services, child care, activities, financial aid information.
International Student and Scholar Services
Faculty and staff resources include: Center for Inclusive Teaching & Learning which provides training and support; Disability and Assistive Technology; the Diversity Council which advises and recommends policies to Common Council; Faculty Student Gender-Sexuality Alliance.
We also have a multicultural resource center and a center for inclusive excellence center at our branch campuses.
Support for future academic staff
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
The AOP Fellowship is a University of Wisconsin program designed to increase the number of minority/disadvantaged (M/D) students entering and completing graduate programs on a full or part-time basis, thereby increasing M/D representation in UW graduate education and subsequently in professional and academic careers in Wisconsin. Both Wisconsin residents and non-resident students are eligible, although preference is given to Wisconsin residents. Full-time and part-time graduates are eligible.
Optional Fields
Yes
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes
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:
https://www.uwsp.edu/about/Pages/campusMap.aspx
Gender neutral bathrooms are noted here
https://www.uwsp.edu/dca/fsgsa/Pages/default.aspx
Housing
https://www.uwsp.edu/residential-living/Documents/applying/SpecialtyLiving-GenderInclusive.pdf
Gender neutral bathrooms are noted here
https://www.uwsp.edu/dca/fsgsa/Pages/default.aspx
Housing
https://www.uwsp.edu/residential-living/Documents/applying/SpecialtyLiving-GenderInclusive.pdf
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