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BMC: Kaleidoscope Continuum of CareManchester CollegeManchester College is located in North Manchester, Indiana, and is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Manchester has good policies for promoting the well being and learning of students. The Kaleidoscope Program recommends that the college consider improving benefits for lgbt staff/faculty, and forming a more inclusive language for living arrangements. All Responses: 72% lgbt Affirming
Manchester College| Admission Policy and lgbt Recruitment for Manchester College[Although Manchester College admits lgbt students, visual messages and having goals to get them in the admissions office can create a more welcoming environment.] 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 Manchester College[Manchester College hires openly lgbt staff and faculty. Advertising diversity and having goals for hiring lgbt faculty/staff can create a stronger 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. “We don’t ‘advertise’. We have a non-discrimination statement & we say ‘applications from those who will further diversity our faculty / staff are warmly welcome’ but we don’t name any specific group.” Student and On-Campus Policies for Manchester College[Manchester College has many supports for its students through policies and actions. One action that could go a long way in fostering a sense of support to the campus community is to broaden the definition in housing and benefits to provide for lgbt staff and faculty.] Does the campus non-discrimination clause for students include sexual orientation? Yes What is the non-discrimination policy for students? “We have a policy against discrimination on the basis of such factors as national or ethnic origin, race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status.” 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? “Human Resources does a mandatory workshop on issues of diversity.” 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? Students, “contact Residential Life, Safety & Security or Office of Student Development.” 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? “Overall there is a commitment to encountering acts of hate but I would highlight Student Development as one that is often the front line. This division includes: Residential Life, Counseling, Health Services, Safety & Security, Career Services, Multicultural Affairs, Campus Ministry & Student Activities.” 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? “We have a policy against discrimination on the basis of such factors as national or ethnic origin, race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability or veteran status.” Are there partner benefits including same-sex couples? No Are there any difference in policy of procedure regarding living arrangements between lgbt staff and faculty and their heterosexual counterparts? Yes “HD staff can not live together unless ‘legally married.’” 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 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 Are sexuality issues included in discussion of other peace, justice, and cultural issues on campus? Yes Lgbt Student Physical and Mental Healthcare for Manchester College[Manchester College has good resources for lgbt students’ physical and mental healthcare.] 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? Yes Are there written policies explaining confidentiality for clients? Yes Is there a comprehensive resource list for appropriate referrals for special lgbt health concerns? Yes Overall Continuum and Study Viability for Manchester College[Manchester College ranked itself, on a scale of 1-10, a 7 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 Was this survey helpful? Yes
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