| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.18 |
| Liaison | James Biesecker |
| Submission Date | March 7, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Gettysburg College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented 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, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
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
The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
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?:
A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
Gettysburg College encourages prompt reporting of any Bias Related Conduct so that it can investigate the alleged facts for possible violation(s) of College policy, including the Student Code of Conduct, and refer complaints to law enforcement authorities in order to determine whether an independent investigation for violation(s) of criminal law is warranted. Gettysburg College community members reporting Bias Related Conduct can expect the following:
Meet with a college official promptly
Treat your concern with respect
Take every case seriously
Discuss all of your options
Gather and preserve evidence and information
Connect you with a faculty member, administrator or staff member to provide support
Work with the Gettysburg Police to investigate whether or not a crime has occurred
Initiate the College's student conduct process if it appears that a policy violation may have occurred
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?:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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