Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 61.36
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date Jan. 30, 2015
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STARS v2.0

Florida State University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Elizabeth Swiman
Director of Campus Sustainability
Facilities
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:

Mentoring:
- CARE Ambassadors - students serve as role models for first year CARE participants.
- Diverse Leadership Mentoring Program - provides students an opportunity to build skills and knowledge while attaining goals for leadership development through a formal mentoring relationship with a leadership practitioner. The DLMP leadership mentors are FSU faculty, professional staff, alumni or graduate students with diverse backgrounds and experiences in studying and practicing leadership.

Counseling:
- Counseling Center (crisis intervention, couples/group counseling, etc)
- Thagard Student Health Center (nutrition support, outreach)
- Peer education programs

Academic support:
- Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement Summer Bridge Program (an alternative admission program for first-generation college students, and students who are disadvantaged by economic, cultural or educational circumstances.)
- Tutorial labs (within disciplines and various programs)
- Academic Center for Excellence (help all undergraduate students at Florida State University develop the study skills and personal success habits that enhance learning and promote the highest level of scholarship and academic achievement.)

Affinity groups:
- 600+ registered student organizations
- Campus ministries
- Student Government Association agencies: a programmatic division of the Executive Branch created to provide support for and education on a particular select identity group of Florida State University whether it be based on race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status.


The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
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Does the institution have a discrimination response policy and/or team (or the equivalent) to respond to and support those who have experienced or witnessed a bias incident, act of discrimination or hate crime?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Florida State University (University) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veterans' or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.

In October 2011, FSU President, Eric Barron, updated the non-discrimination statement to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.


The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes

Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Yes

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Upon request, University Housing & Residence Life accommodates transgender & transitioning students’ needs.

All gender restrooms: http://sga.fsu.edu/safe_zone/agrr.shtml


Upon request, University Housing & Residence Life accommodates transgender & transitioning students’ needs.

All gender restrooms: http://sga.fsu.edu/safe_zone/agrr.shtml

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