| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.28 |
| Liaison | Lori Collins-Hall |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sterling College (VT)
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Favor
Ellis Dean of Community Residence Life |
Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
STERLING COLLEGE COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
We believe that all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and that our community is strengthened through diversity .
Sterling College is committed to creating and maintaining a community which:
• Is free from racism, sexism, homophobia, and other prejudices
• Is free from the weight of hate, discrimination and fear
• Promotes and fosters physical and emotional safety
• Fosters civil and respectful dialogue
Does the institution have a discrimination response protocol or committee (sometimes called a bias response team) 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 protocol or team (including examples of actions taken during the previous three years):
An in-depth description of our discrimination policy is on the Sterling College Community Guidebook listed at the web address included here. The response team includes the Dean of Community and two Title IX coordinators. An example from the past three years includes a student using racial epithets in a dormitory common room. Another student overheard and reported to the Dean of Community. The Dean met with the student using the racial epithet, and in the spirit of restorative justice, wrote a full apology to the community, as well as attended ally workshops.
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit students from underrepresented groups?:
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit staff from underrepresented groups?:
Does the institution have programs specifically designed to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to recruit students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:
Admission has recruiting plans for students of color, LGBTQ students, and veterans. Faculty and staff recruiting has been reviewed so we can get as many underrepresented groups applying for these positions as possible.
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support students from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support staff from underrepresented groups on campus?:
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support or other programs to support faculty from underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups:
Sterling College has support groups in various departments. A Veteran's Support Services Coordinator assists veterans, which make up a large percentage of the student population. Also, Community Advisors are trained peer support. A Queer Circle and a Women's Circle group also both exist as peer support networks. We also have Dr. Steven Oliver come in once a month to meet with students of color.
Does the institution have training and development programs, teaching fellowships and/or other programs that specifically aim to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to support and prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members:
Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender-neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
We have also been ranked by the Campus Pride Index; our current ranking is here: http://www.campusprideindex.org/campuses/details/203?campus=sterling-college
We have also been ranked by the Campus Pride Index; our current ranking is here: http://www.campusprideindex.org/campuses/details/203?campus=sterling-college
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