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BMC: Kaleidoscope Continuum of CareMcPherson CollegeMcPherson College is located in McPherson, Kansas and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. McPherson has sound policies in place for protecting lgbt and allied students. The Kaleidoscope Program recommends improving resources, such at anti-homophobia trainings, a lgbt/allied group, and resource lists, for lgbt and supportive students. All Responses: 63% lgbt Affirming
McPherson College Admission Policy and lgbt Recruitment for McPherson College[McPherson College admits lgbt students, and has resources available to them; it would be helpful to prospective students to see welcoming messages in the admissions department, and even beneficial to the recruitment of students.] 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? Yes In what ways is it, if at all, advertised? “Publications and student handbook listing out diversity plan.” Does the admissions department include visual or written messages welcoming lgbt prospective students? No Hiring Policies and lgbt Recruitment for McPherson College[McPherson hires lgbt faculty and staff. Having goals for hiring lgbt staff and faculty can intentionally increase the focus on diversity in the hiring process.] 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? Yes Student and On-Campus Policies for McPherson College[While McPherson does a good job in supporting lgbt students, faculty and staff through their non-discrimination policies, and taking initiatives from student; having resources such as anti-homophobia trainings and a lgbt/allied campus group can go a long way in increasing support for lgbt and allied people on campus.] Does the campus non-discrimination clause for students include sexual orientation? Yes What is the non-discrimination policy for students? “McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, disabled veteran status, or any other classification that precludes a person from consideration as an individual.” (http://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/0405catalog.pdf) Is staff trained on issues pertaining to lgbt student needs? No Are faculty trained on issues pertaining to lgbt student needs? No 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? “Same as any other harassment. Document and notify a college member.” Is there a commitment to education of lgbt issues and countering homophobia in the different departments? No “Not this specific issue. There is a commitment to harassment of any kind.” 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? “McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, disabled veteran status, or any other classification that precludes a person from consideration as an individual.” (http://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/0405catalog.pdf) 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? No Is there a lgbt and/or allies student group on campus? No 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? “Convocations, seminar and special small group sessions” 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? “If they bring the issue up, our stance is to be supportive.” Are sexuality issues included in discussion of other peace, justice, and cultural issues on campus? Yes If yes, in what forums? “Seminar, convocations, small groups” Lgbt Student Physical and Mental Healthcare for McPherson College[Having a resource list available for lgbt students can have a positive impact on students by providing them with relevant information, and credible source 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? Yes 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 McPherson College[McPherson College ranked itself, on a scale of 1-10, a 3 for lgbt students and a 4 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? “The church and college have an open position on the issue.” If you rated your institution low in terms of quality of life for lgbt people, how would you improve it? “dialogue”
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