The
history of LGBT movements on the UA campus indicates that the current LGBT organization is called "PRIDE" but repeated searches using various keywords failed. In fact, it appears that the
SafeZone program is the only functioning university-sponsored program for LGBT students.
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Jonesboro is 45 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here.
Having searched every way possible for the non-discrimination statement, I concluded that sexual orientation is NOT included in their university policies, nor is gender identity or gender expression. However, there are three registered student organizations that include LGBT students, faculty, or staff in their
descriptions: A-State Equality, A-State Feminist Union, and Gay Straight Alliance.
In searching for "sexual orientation" on the ASU website, there appear to be several attempts by the faculty senate to include sexual orientation and/or gender identity in non-discrimination statements. But as far as I can tell, those recommendations were voted down.
University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Conway is 89 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The University of Central Arkansas is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting
and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through
enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In
keeping with its non-discrimination policy in employment, admissions and
other functions and programs, the University considers employees and
students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate
against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity,
religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status,
socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political
beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status,
or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
UCA complies with Title IX and all other federal laws and regulations
that prohibit discrimination in education programs or activities
receiving federal financial assistance.
P.R.I.S.M. is the queer student, faculty, and staff organization formed in 1997 to serve the UCA community.
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock is 89 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here.
Policy:
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to
provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons; to
prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, marital or parental status, veteran’s status, or
disability, and to promote the full realization of equal employment
opportunity through a positive, continuing program of affirmative
action.
The Alliance appears to be the student, faculty, and staff
organization at UALR.
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Russellville is 136 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here.
Non-Discrimination Policy Arkansas Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status,
genetic information, or disability in any of its practices, policies, or procedures.
This includes, but is not limited to, employment, admissions, educational services,
programs or activities which it operates, or financial aid.
There is an Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion who is responsible for LGBT Pride Month activities as well as other multicultural activities, but I found no evidence of a queer student, faculty, and staff organization.
Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia
Magnolia is 228 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. Neither sexual orientation nor gender identity/expression are included in the non-discrimination or affirmative action statements of this university.
Harding University, Searcy
Searcy is 41 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. Employees must be "active members of the Church of Christ" ... and support the "goals of Christian education" ...
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Harding University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment
on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
sex, disability or prior military service. Preference is given to
persons whose lives exhibit respect for and support of the goals of
Christian education. Unlawful discrimination is prohibited by Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws.
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia is 156 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here.
Henderson State University has an affirmative action policy that
includes equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination by race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran's status, or
disability in the recruitment of faculty and administrative personnel.
You are invited to browse our listing for a position that fits your
qualifications.
There are efforts to make this campus more inclusive--see
here.
University of Arkansas, Monticello
Monticello is 178 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. UAMont absolutely does not include sexual orientation or gender identity/expression in any of its human resource policies, although sexual orientation is included in the School of Education diversity
plan.
University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff (HBCU; 1890)
Pine Bluff is 143 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. I could find no evidence of a queer student, faculty, and staff organization.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
UAPB is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the
dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from
harassment and discrimination based upon race, color, religion,
national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined
in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, age, political ideas,
marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual
orientation. Such an environment is necessary to a healthy learning,
working, and living atmosphere
because discrimination and harassment undermine human dignity and the
positive connection among all people at our University. Acts of
discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, and retaliation
will be addressed consistent with this policy.
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Fort Smith is 217 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. There is a chapter of PRIDE at UAFS, but very little was available on the university website.
TITLE IX STATUTE AND UAFS POLICY STATEMENT
Title IX Statute
Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is the landmark legislation
that bans sex discrimination in schools that receive any Federal money.
Title IX is often thought of as a law that applies only to athletics
programs. In fact, Title IX is much broader than Athletics and applies
to all or nearly all programs at UAFS. It reads:
“No
person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from
participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving
federal aid.”
UAFS Policy StatementThe
University of Arkansas Fort Smith is committed to providing an
environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its
community and that is free from harassment and discrimination based
upon race, color, religion, national origin, service in the uniformed
services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex,
age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or
genetic information. Such an environment is necessary to a healthy
learning, working and living atmosphere. Accordingly, all acts of
discrimination, harassment, retaliation and sexual misconduct as defined
by this Policy are prohibited.
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home
Mountain Home is 102 miles from Newport. The jobs listing is
here. Neither sexual orientation nor gender identity/expression are included in any of the non-discrimination or equal opportunity statements for this campus.
Arkansas State University, Newport (2-year school)
The jobs listing is
here. Neither sexual orientation nor gender identity/expression are included in any of the non-discrimination or equal opportunity statements for this campus.