| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.70 |
| Liaison | Karen Marin-Hines |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Texas Tech University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.75 / 3.00 |
Harley
Puett Sustainability Intern Operations |
Does the institution have a publicly posted non-discrimination statement? :
The non-discrimination statement, including the website URL where the policy is publicly accessible:
The university is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living
environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from any form of unlawful
discrimination. The university is dedicated to fostering and supporting a culture of mutual respect
and communication.
This policy applies to all university students and employees, visitors, applicants for admission to
or employment with the university, as well as university affiliates and others conducting business
on campus.
The university does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on or related to sex, race,
national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other
protected categories, classes, or characteristics. While sexual orientation and gender identity are not
explicitly protected categories under state or federal law, it is the university’s policy not to
discriminate in employment, admission, or use of programs, activities, facilities, or services on these
bases.
Discriminatory behavior is prohibited by this policy, as well as by federal laws such as Title VII,
which prohibits discrimination in employment, Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of sex in education programs or activities, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Civil
Rights Act of 1991, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title II of
the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act, and state laws such as Chapter 21 of the Texas
Labor Code. Discriminatory behavior is prohibited regardless of the manner in which it is
exhibited, whether verbally, in writing, by actions, or electronically displayed or conveyed.
The university expects all members of the University Community to comply with the law.
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OP 40.02
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Members of the University Community who violate university policies and laws may be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, expulsion from the university,
or being barred from university premises and events.
While sexual harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and sexual assault may constitute prohibited acts
of discrimination, such complaints will be addressed through OP 40.03, Sexual Harassment,
Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Complaint Procedure.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/op40.02.pdf
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):
The Student Handbook (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dos/docs/Student_Handbook_2017-2018.pdf) provides several reporting options and policy references, see sections below.
Part I, Section A Student Conduct Mission and Policies
6. Reporting Allegations of Misconduct
Part I, Section C Conduct Procedures for Students
Part II, Section C Anti-Discrimination Policy
Part II, Section E Complaint Process
If there is insufficient evidence to support the claim, it will be dismissed. Appeal is possible by submitting a formal request in writing to the Associate Vice-Provost for Student Affairs. This information will be provided to the student at the time of notification that the complaint has been dismissed.
TTU does have a specific policy, including a grievance policy (OP 40.04 – Access for Individuals with Disabilities), where student, faculty, or staff member can file a complaint with the university based on an act of discrimination towards them based on their specific disability.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/sds/currentstudents/DiscriminationComplaint.php
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP40.04.pdf
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP40.03.pdf
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:
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:
In partnership with the Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Student Affairs has recently formed a Campus Climate Response Team (CCRT) to receive and review any incoming Campus Climate incident reports detailing allegations or bias, discrimination directed toward a specific student, group of students, or student organization based on a protected classification (age, race, gender, sex, etc.). Students may access a link to report incidents electronically via the Dean of Students, Risk Intervention Safety Education (RISE), or Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion web pages.
Mentor Tech is a group which through faculty and staff mentoring and peer group networking, to improve the retention and eventual graduation rates of all students in the Texas Tech University System, with a special focus on those from underrepresented groups, by fostering a campus climate that is conducive to their academic, social, and cultural needs and interests. Texas Tech also has First Generation College Student Programs. From resource fairs, to marketing and presentations, First Generation Transition and Mentoring Programs promote access to higher education by focusing on First Generation College (FGC) students.
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:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.