| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.42 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 5, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Melissa
Jordan Interim 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.
5. Latin American Student Organization.
6. Hillel: Jewish organization for students.
7. Muslim Student Association.
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:
Employee resource groups are open for individuals to form into groups based on a variety of criteria including racial and ethnic identity, among others. The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning offers advising and mentoring for all faculty. The mentoring program focuses on diverse topics within academia and university life. Many of the student groups mentioned above also welcome faculty and staff.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
Employee resource groups are open for individuals to form into groups based on a variety of criteria including racial and ethnic identity, among others. In addition, many of the student groups mentioned above also welcome faculty and staff.
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
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