| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.68 |
| Liaison | Darcy Coughlan |
| Submission Date | Nov. 24, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Coastal Carolina University
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
Sellers Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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Does the institution have mentoring, counseling, peer support, academic support, or other programs to support underrepresented groups on campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of the programs sponsored by the institution to support underrepresented groups:
The Office of Multicultural Student Services serves as a liaison for Coastal Carolina University and its underrepresented students. Its purpose is to enhance the academic, social and cultural development of multicultural students through counseling and programming.
The collegiate experience is one that will challenge each individual's perspective. The programs offered through the Office of Multicultural Student Services are designed to be catalysts for student success.
All Coastal students have the opportunity to contribute to campus life by participating in co-curricular and enrichment activities. Minority students can learn about their cultural identities by participating in the following programs.
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The website URL where more information about the support programs for underrepresented groups is available:
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team:
The University has policies that clearly prohibit discrimination on campus. The University has a comprehensive education program for faculty, staff, student assistants and volunteers which covers sexual harassment, Title IX, EEO and Protection of Minors. Participation is mandatory and must be completed within 30 days of hire. Volunteers must complete training prior to engagement. The program addresses how to identify discriminatory behaviors and how to report such behaviors. The University has a designated EEO investigator/Title IX Coordinator who is responsible for investigating such matters and taking steps to eradicate any behaviors which are inconsistent in our policies.
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The website URL where more information about the institution’s discrimination response policy, program and/or team is available:
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Does the institution offer housing options to accommodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students?:
Yes
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Does the institution produce a publicly accessible inventory of gender neutral bathrooms on campus?:
Yes
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
EEO Policy
http://www.coastal.edu/policies/pdf/eeo%20policy%20statement%206-30-14.pdf
Sexual Harassment Policy
http://www.coastal.edu/policies/pdf/hreo-110sexualharassment.pdf
Protection of Minors Policy
http://www.coastal.edu/policies/pdf/pres-109%20protection%20of%20minors.pdf
Title IX Policy
http://www.coastal.edu/policies/pdf/pres-105titleixstatement.pdf
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