| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.04 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Kleindienst |
| Submission Date | Oct. 14, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wesleyan University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Renee
Johnson-Thornton Dean for Diversity and Student Engagement & Associate Coordinator, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Office of Diversity and Strategic Partnerships |
Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, affinity groups, academic support programs, or other programs in place to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the student body:
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program's fundamental objective is to increase the number of minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The program aims to reduce over time the serious underrepresentation on faculties of individuals from certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities. The program serves the related goals of structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations, and of providing role models for all youth.
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program at Wesleyan University was established in 2007 and assists students from under-represented groups in preparing for, entering and progressing successfully through post-graduate education. Since 2007, the program has supported a total of 59 students: 20 male and 39 female. 40 of the students were first generation college attendees and 19 were from under represented minority groups.
Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance is a volunteer organization comprised primarily of administrators, faculty, and staff of African, Latino, Native American, and Asian descent. AFCA provides fellowship and support to all students, faculty, and staff on campus paying particular attention to the needs of the people of color in the community.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the faculty:
Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance is a volunteer organization comprised primarily of administrators, faculty, and staff of African, Latino, Native American, and Asian descent. AFCA provides fellowship and support to all students, faculty, and staff on campus paying particular attention to the needs of the people of color in the community.
A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups within the staff:
Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance is a volunteer organization comprised primarily of administrators, faculty, and staff of African, Latino, Native American, and Asian descent. AFCA provides fellowship and support to all students, faculty, and staff on campus paying particular attention to the needs of the people of color in the community.
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:
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mellon_program/
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaurete Achievement Program: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mcnair/)
Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance: http://afca.blogs.wesleyan.edu
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mellon_program/
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaurete Achievement Program: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mcnair/)
Administrators and Faculty of Color Alliance: http://afca.blogs.wesleyan.edu
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