AASHE STARS - Planning, Administration, Engagement: Diversity & Affordability


PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination
A brief description of the the Diversity Programming Coordinator at Maryville College position:
implements strategies of the Diversity Strategic Plan including making diversity more visible and improve campus climate.  This position also coordinates campus wide events to promote diversity including a regional diversity panel and series of workshops on diverse perspectives.  This position advises student members who belong to Black Student Association and Gay Straight Alliance and builds bridges between different campus constituents.

PAE-7: Measuring Campus Diversity Culture
The MC Campus Climate Survey was most recently completed in Spring 2011.  The online survey was designed to find out about campus diversity issues, including but not limited to gender, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. To see a copy of the survey results, click here.Survey results will be posted in early February, please check back.

Tier 2-1: Gender Neutral Housing
Maryville College has provided housing accommodation options for transgender/transitioning students.  Students are asked to work confidentially with the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students to complete their housing needs.  All students are provided information during the admissions process on such options.

Tier 2-2 & Tier 2-3: Employee & Student Training Opportunities
The Summits on RESPECT at MC, affiliated with the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) facilitates discussion on fostering better cultural diversity communication among MC community members. Download a sample flyer for workshops held on campus.; To learn more about NCBI, please visit the highlight link. 

PAE-12: Employee Satisfaction Evaluation
Maryville College conducts a benefits satisfaction survey every other year.   Staff employees, during their annual review, are asked questions about job satisfaction from supervisors.  The Maryville College Staff Council gathers information from employees on job related issues and discussions concerns and suggests possible solutions with the MC President, Cabinet and the MC Board on maintaining high staff satisfaction issues. The MC Staff and Faculty Handbooks are available through the campus intranet (the MC Insider). Contact MC Director of Human Resources Ms. Keni Lanagan, or MC STARS administrator Professor Adrienne Schwarte for further information.


*Not all credits being pursued for AASHE STARS rating are listed on this page.  For further information about any STARS credit information, contact MC STARS Administrator, Adrienne Schwarte at adrienne.schwarte@maryvillecollege.edu