University of the Pacific
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

There are several initiatives in multiple places throughout Pacific. Within the Student Life Division, programs that relate to students include: Office of Multicultural Affairs, TRiO Student Support Services – called the SUCCESS Program at Pacific, the Community Involvement Program, Pacific Promise Scholars, Office of Services for Students with Disabilities and the STEPs (Students Emerging As Pacificans) Programs. We are also in the process of creating a position that will support African American students in their success at Pacific.

The Bias Response Team (BRT) serves as a safe and confidential resource for members of the University community to raise immediate concerns regarding specific incidents of bias or acts of harassment and discrimination that impact the Pacific community. The BRT contributes to advancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the Pacific community as well as enhancing the learning environment by ensuring that all members have a means to share incidents that negatively affect their sense of belonging and their ability to be successful

Multicultural Affairs: http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Diversity-and-Inclusion/Multicultural-Affairs.html Educational Equity Programs: http://www.pacific.edu/EEP Disabilities: http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Student-Services/Disabilities-and-Testing-services.html STEPs: http://www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/AdministrationOffices/Division-of-Student-Life/Signature-Programs.html Faculty: http://www.pacific.edu/About-Pacific/AdministrationOffices/Office-of-the-Provost/About-the-Office-of-the-Provost/Diversity-and-Inclusive-Excellence/Diversity-Fellows-Program.html http://www.pacific.edu/success http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Services-and-Resources/Educational-Equity-Programs/Community-Involvement-Program-(CIP).html http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Student-Services/Disabilities-and-Testing-services.html