Xavier University
PA-6: Institutional Climate
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6.1 Support for students from underrepresented groups
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students with disabilities:
Accessibility and Disability Resources provides accommodations to meet the individual needs of students based on their disability and its academic implications. Based on the student's documentation of disability and self-report, Accessibility and Disability Resources works in partnership with the student and collaborates with faculty to ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate accommodations. Once the accommodations have been identified and approved, the student determines the accommodations he or she will utilize for specific classes and situations. If the student is unsure if a specific accommodation should be used, he or she may contact Accessibility and Disability Resources for consultation.
https://www.xavier.edu/accessibility-and-disability-resources/index
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?:
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:
We’re a culture of caring and support that extends beyond the individual and encompasses the community as a whole. The spirit of our Catholic and Jesuit heritage inspires us to create a unique sense of belonging, one that goes beyond the surface level and drives us to leave a legacy of impact. Our unique positionality inspires us to expand and deepen our application of I.D.E.A.S. as we reconcile historical injustices while building bridges toward our hope-filled future.
We call it Ignatian Belonging - a unique culture of radical care and support woven into every aspect of campus life. From our coursework to our extracurricular activities, we aim to develop graduates equipped to address societal issues with faith, hope, justice, equality, and belonging.
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for LGBTQ+ students:
Queeries is a space for students who identify along the LGBTQIA+ spectrum to engage in dialogue about issues that affect the community.
https://www.xavier.edu/thrive-center/programs/support-groups
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?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for low-income and/or first-generation students:
TRiO Scholars Student Support Services is an educational program committed to fostering a student centered educational environment that helps students persist and graduate with a bachelor's degree. The program provides academic, professional, financial and personal support that enables students to navigate through college. The services are holistic and developmental, addressing the assessed and expressed educational needs of each student.
TRiO assists first generation students, students with financial need, and students with disabilities.
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?:
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:
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of students from additional underrepresented groups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for students from additional underrepresented groups:
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6.2 Support for employees from underrepresented groups
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s programs, initiatives, and networks for employees with disabilities:
The Office of Ignatian Belonging, the Office of Human Resources, and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources work collaboratively to ensure an accessible, usable, inclusive and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors to Xavier University. In the spirit of inclusion, cura personalis, and to help ensure the orderly ongoing functioning of all facets of the University’s operation, Xavier University fully embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Xavier University will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees per the procedure detailed below. Specifically with regard to employees or potential employees, Xavier University will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified Individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA because of the disability of such individuals in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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?:
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:
Shades of X Affinity Group shall be to enhance the development and persistence of the Xavier University Nonwhite/Underrepresented community. Shades of X will also work with persons and/or organizations interested in creating and maintaining an environment conducive to racial and ethnic diversity at the university.
https://www.xavier.edu/ignatianbelonging/affinity-groups/shades-of-x
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of LGBTQ+ employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s support for LGBTQ+ employees:
ProudXU, a group of LGBTQ+ and ally employees that meet to discuss various issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community. ProudXU hosts activities each month, which may include: lunches, happy hours, meet-ups at LGBTQ+ community events, gatherings (meetings) on campus, and coordinating Xavier's participation in the annual Cincinnati Pride Parade & Festival.
https://www.xavier.edu/ignatianbelonging/affinity-groups/lgbtqia
Does the institution support one or more programs, initiatives, or networks designed to address the specific needs of employees from additional underrepresented groups?:
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6.3 Institutional climate assessment
Description of the methodology used to assess institutional climate:
Does the institution publish the results of its institutional climate assessments?:
Published results of the institution’s most recently finalized institutional climate assessment:
Online resource where the results of the institution’s institutional climate assessments are publicly available:
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