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BMC: Kaleidoscope Continuum of CareUniversity of La VerneThe University of La Verne is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren and its campus is at La Verne, California. It does an overwhelmingly positive job at supporting its lgbt students, faculty and staff. The Kaleidoscope Program recommends advertising its support and resources to potential students and employees. All Responses: 79% lgbt Affirming
The University of La Verne Admission Policy and lgbt Recruitment for the University of La Verne[Although the University of La Verne 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 the University of La Verne[The University of La Verne 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 the University of La Verne[The University of La Verne does a good job of supporting students, faculty and staff once they are enrolled or hired.] Does the campus non-discrimination clause for students include sexual orientation? Yes What is the non-discrimination policy for students? “The University of La Verne is a coeducational university organized as a corporation under the laws of the State of California. Its purpose is to provide education and training to prepare its students to meet the responsibilities and duties of life effectively. No discrimination because of race, religious creed, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or age shall apply to the enrollment of any student, to the employment of any member of the faculty or staff, or to the election of any officer or trustee of the University.” 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 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? “We have a coalition for diversity group responsible to mediating such incidents.” 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: Psychology Sociology Religion/Philosophy English Education 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? “The University of La Verne is a coeducational university organized as a corporation under the laws of the State of California. Its purpose is to provide education and training to prepare its students to meet the responsibilities and duties of life effectively. No discrimination because of race, religious creed, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or age shall apply to the enrollment of any student, to the employment of any member of the faculty or staff, or to the election of any officer or trustee of the University.” 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? Yes If yes, what are they? “Conferences, Speakers, Workshops, and Student Activities” Does the lgbt and/or allies group have access to campus facilities, fundraising and advertising? Yes If yes, what type of events? “Conferences, Speakers, Workshops, and Student Activities” 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 Are sexuality issues included in discussion of other peace, justice, and cultural issues on campus? Yes If yes, in what forums? “Conferences, Speakers, Workshops, and Student Activities” Lgbt Student Physical and Mental Healthcare for the University of La Verne[The source of the survey at the University of La Verne did not know about the training of the staff or the resource list for lgbt students, therefore that information has not affected the positive and negative answers section.] Are campus health and mental care professionals trained to meet the needs of lgbt students and to provide positive resources? “Unknown” 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? “Unknown” Overall Continuum and Study Viability for the University of La Verne[The University of La Verne ranked itself, on a scale of 1-10, a 5 for lgbt students and a 5 for 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? “An affirmative climate and curriculum and extra-curriculum content address issues relevant to lgbt students.” Was this survey helpful? Yes Why? “It raises important issues.”
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