| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.61 |
| Liaison | Greg Kozak |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northwestern University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Christina
Cilento STARS Program Intern Office of Sustainability |
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:
AccessibleNU serves all undergraduate, graduate, professional school, and continuing studies students with disabilities. The goal of the office is to “provide students with disabilities and other conditions requiring accommodation a learning and community environment that affords them full participation, equal access, and reasonable accommodation.” (http://www.northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/)
The University Academic Advising Center helps Northwestern University students to access tutoring services and other academic support resources across campus. All NU students are encouraged to take advantage of these types of resources, regardless of current academic standing. (http://www.northwestern.edu/nuhelp/academic/academic-advising-center/)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is housed within the Division of Student Affairs and serves as the primary mental health service at Northwestern University. CAPS provides a set of core services, including clinical services, educational workshops, and consultation with faculty, staff, and parents. CAPS' mission is to assist all students in developing healthy minds and balanced lives, allowing them to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic and personal goals. (http://www.northwestern.edu/counseling/about-us/diversity-value-statement/index.html)
Multicultural Student Affairs, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs, African American Student Affairs, Asian/Asian American Student Affairs, and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center all focus on advocating for underrepresented groups on campus and providing students of all identities with support and resources. The offices provide programming, advocacy, outreach and mentorship to students. In addition, For Members Only, the black student union on campus, offers a peer-run Freshmen Mentoring Program to incoming black students to help them transition to college life at NU. (http://www.northwestern.edu/msa/)
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:
The Bias Incident Response Team is a group of administrators who respond to incidences of bias and hate. The team promotes assisting students harmed by bias incidences and creating an inclusive campus community for all students. The team responds to incidents that are reported through the RespectNU reporting system, either online, in person or over the phone.
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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