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BMC: Kaleidoscope Continuum of CareJuniata CollegeJuniata College is located in Huntingdon, PA, and is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Given the results from the study, it is clear that the college has the basic supports for lgbt students, faculty, and staff. The Kaleidoscope Program would recommend that the college advertise its resources and supports for lgbt students on campus, as well as look for opportunities to increase its already existing work in diversity. All Responses: 70% lgbt Affirming
Juniata College Admission Policy and lgbt Recruitment for Juniata College[Although Juniata College admits lgbt students, and has resources available to them, it would be helpful to prospective students, and even beneficial to the college to advertise their support. Advertising support could not only bring in new students, but increase support from current lgbt students and alumni.] Does your institution admit openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students? Yes Does your institution have goals for recruiting lgbt students? No Does the institution advertise a diverse campus including sexuality? No Does the admissions department include visual or written messages welcoming lgbt prospective students? No Hiring Policies and lgbt Recruitment for Juniata College[Juniata hires lgbt faculty and staff. Advertising a diverse campus including differing sexualities can go a long way in recruiting not only lgbt people, but also a wide diversity of people who are looking for a progressive campus and community.] Does the institution hire openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender faculty? Yes Does the institution hire openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender staff? Yes Does the institution have goals for hiring lgbt faculty? No Does the institution have goals for hiring lgbt staff? No When advertising for positions, does the institution advertise for diversity in sexual orientation? No Student and On-Campus Policies for Juniata College[Juniata College does a good job of supporting students, faculty and staff once they are enrolled or hired. The only suggestion from the Kaleidoscope Program, in this area, would be for the college to provide opportunities for people to go to off-campus events pertaining to lgbt issues.] Does the campus non-discrimination clause for students include sexual orientation? Yes What is the non-discrimination policy for students? “See Handbook available via webpage.”
(http://services.juniata.edu/hresources/Policies/EEOCpolicy.html) Is staff trained on issues pertaining to lgbt student needs? Yes Are faculty trained on issues pertaining to lgbt student needs? Yes What type of training is offered? “Safe Zone and Diversity Workshops” When an incident of homophobia happens (i.e. hate speech, physical harm) are there procedures for reporting and resolving violations? Yes What are these procedures? “See Handbook available via webpage.” (http://services.juniata.edu/pathfinder/conduct.html) Is there a commitment to education of lgbt issues and countering homophobia in the different departments? Yes Are there specific departments that make a commitment to this? Yes Is there a non-discrimination policy for faculty? Yes Is there a non-discrimination policy for staff? Yes What is the non-discrimination policy for faculty/staff? “See Human Resources via webpage.”
(http://services.juniata.edu/hresources/Policies/EEOCpolicy.html) Are there partner benefits including same-sex couples? Yes Are there any difference in policy of procedure regarding living arrangements between lgbt staff and faculty and their heterosexual counterparts? No Is there a lgbt and/or allies student group on campus Yes What type of group is it (support, lgbt only, allied): allied If there is a lgbt and/or campus group, is it treated the same as other campus groups? (i.e. funding, representation, faculty contact, advertising) Yes Are there opportunities for education on lgbt issues, outside of the classroom (conferences, speakers, vigils, etc…), that the institution offers? No Does the lgbt and/or allies group have access to campus facilities, fundraising and advertising? Yes Is the administration willing and able to spend time with lgbt students and groups in discussion of policies affecting lgbt students, staff, and faculty? Yes Do the campus pastor/chaplain/priest and religious life staff strive to meet the spiritual needs of lgbt students in a positive, non-judgmental way? Yes In what ways are lgbt students included? “Same as all students” Are sexuality issues included in discussion of other peace, justice, and cultural issues on campus? Yes If yes, in what forums? “Open forums, chat rooms, newspaper etc. All forums” Lgbt Student Physical and Mental Healthcare for Juniata College[Having optional self-identification for gender identity, sexual orientation and inclusive partner status leave room for health care professionals to help lgbt students, especially when people may feel the need to hide this information from others. In addition, having a resource list available for lgbt students can have a positive impact on students by providing them with relevant information, and a credible source of information that the students can return to for answers to other health-related questions.] Are campus health and mental care professionals trained to meet the needs of lgbt students and to provide positive resources? Yes During intake, is there optional self-identification for gender identity, sexual orientation, inclusive partner status? No Are there written policies explaining confidentiality for clients? Yes Is there a comprehensive resource list for appropriate referrals for special lgbt health concerns? No Overall Continuum and Study Viability for Juniata College[Juniata College ranked itself, on a scale of 1-10, a 6 for lgbt students and a 7for lgbt faculty and staff.] On a scale of (poor) 1-10 (good), how would you rate your institution in terms of quality of life for lgbt students? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 On a scale of (poor) 1-10 (good), how would you rate your institution in terms of quality of life for lgbt faculty/staff/administration? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Why would you recommend that a lgbt prospective student attend your institution? “For the same reasons I would recommend Juniata to other prospective [students].” Was this survey helpful? No Why? “Throw away questions.” |
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