Officials with the University of Nevada, Reno say the university will be taking immediate actions to address the impact of racism on campus, in light of protests across the country after George Floyd's death while in police custody.
They released this list of actions below on Wednesday:
- A public review of our policing standards, training and protocols to ensure community safety, equity and compliance with justice values.
- A public review of the African Diaspora Program, which replaced the Black Cooperative Program, to ensure Black student needs are being met.
- Bring thoughtful and prominent recognition celebrating Colin Kaepernick and those Black social justice pioneers who came before him on our campus.
- Explore test score alternatives for use in first year math and English course placement and institutional scholarship criteria.
- Support the establishment of an undergraduate and graduate trustee position.
- Pursue the establishment of a living learning community in the residence halls focused on Black culture.
- Continue and expand cultural competency education across campus.
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