| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.60 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Lauren
Flinn Assistant Director Multicultural Center |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the student body:
1. S.M.A.R.T (Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent): Peer mentoring program designed to mentor minority first-year students.
2. Watson/Odyssey Scholarship Program: Cohort program for first-generation, low-income students.
3. SPECTRUM: Student affiliate group for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer and Allies.
4. Black Cultural Society: Organization for Black students.
5. Latin American Student Organization: Student group for Latina/Latino students.
6. Hillel: Jewish organization for students.
7. Muslim Student Association: Muslim organization for students.
8. National Pan-Hellenic Council: Elon houses 7 of the 9 national historically Black fraternities and sororities.
9. Disabilities Services: A disabilities services coordinator develops programming and services for students with disabilities.
10. El Centro de Espanol: "El Centro" is an academic and social setting where non-native speakers can come to learn Spanish and speak in Spanish. "El Centro" offers free Spanish classes for faculty, staff and students as well as cultural programming.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:
At this time, Elon does not have specific programs for underrepresented faculty; however, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning does offer advising and mentoring for all faculty. The mentoring program focuses on diverse topics within academia and university life.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
At this time, Elon does not have specific programs for underrepresented staff.
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
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