| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.35 |
| Liaison | James Biesecker |
| Submission Date | Dec. 1, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Gettysburg College
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jim
Biesecker Associate Vice President of Facilities Planning & Management Facilities Services |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support under-represented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the student body:
The campus has many programs that support under-represented groups. They are:
Black Student Union: Celebrates the ethnic heritage of African, African-American, and Caribbean culture and the contributions of black men and women
Diaspora House: A Theme House that promotes awareness of people of African descent
Hillel: Supports and enriches Jewish life on campus, through Shabbat dinners, celebrations of Jewish holidays, and other activities
International Club: Promotes the exchange of perspectives between international and American members of the College community
Intercultural Resource Center: Sponsors educational and cultural outreach programs and celebrations, and serves as the campus "home" for intercultural matters
Muslim Student Association: Fosters unity among Muslims on campus and raises awareness of the principles of Islam
Office of Intercultural Advancement: Academic and personal counseling tutoring, mentoring, and other services
Office of International Student Advising: Providing programs and service to Gettysburg's international students
Allies: Raises campus awareness of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity
Women's Center: Promotes understanding of women's issues and works to create a safe, supportive climate for women
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the faculty:
New Faculty Mentoring program.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support under-represented groups within the staff:
Diverstity commission, ADA committee, offer diversity training and programming throughout the year
The website URL where more information about the programs in each of the three categories is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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