Campus Resources
University Policies–Our Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy all outline our zero tolerance for harassment or discrimination, including bias based on race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and ability. The latter policy also specifically prohibits such discrimination in education and employment.
Beneficence Pledge–In our Beneficence Pledge, we expect every student, faculty member, and staff member “to treat each person in the Ball State community with civility, courtesy, compassion, and dignity.” We nurture an environment in which each of us vows “to respect and learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.”
Housing Policy –Housing and Residence Life strives to provide safe, inviting living environments for all students.
Title IX–We adhere to the federal Title IX’s prohibition against sex discrimination, which covers actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, plus the “failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity.”
- Contact Title IX Coordinator
Campus Belonging–The Multicultural Center fosters a sense of belonging and purpose for students by offering programs and co-curricular activities. Our staff are available to provide for any student who has faced an experience that negatively impacted their sense of belonging on campus.
We can guide you through identifying university policies, campus resources, formal reporting options, and find the right office for your needs. To speak with a supportive staff member, contact the Multicultural Center at 765-285-1344 or mc2@bsu.edu.
Counseling Center–The Counseling Center’s mission is to promote personal growth, development, and psychological well-being while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and social justice. Integral to achieving our mission are mental health services, outreach/consultation, and training of future professionals.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention–We offer numerous support services and prevention programs that address sexual assault, intimate partner or dating violence, and stalking.
The Pathways Project -The Pathways Project is a Graduate School initiative for inclusive excellence for students, faculty, and staff designed to foster equity and mentoring in graduate education at Ball State University. The Pathways Project features three distinct programs, which center and support students from marginalized backgrounds (e.g., domestic Students of Color, LGBTQIA2S+ students, students with disabilities, low-income students, student veterans, students with dependents, etc.).
University Police Department (UPD)-The University Police, a division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, serves the University and Muncie communities by helping provide a safe living and learning environment.
Members of our department promote social justice and responsibility through education, interaction with members of the community, and, when necessary, enforcement of the law.
Our department strives to become a model agency by adopting best practices and innovative programs. Officers and staff are expected to conduct themselves ethically and responsibly, providing the best possible service, protection, and security to the university and community.
University Program Board (UPB)-The University Program Board is the largest student programming board on the Ball State campus. UPB provides many events throughout the year to provide fun and free entertainment for students and the campus community. We offer many cultural, educational, popular, and diverse entertainment for students. Our goal is to plan events to help make the Ball State campus the focus of community life for all students.
Health Promotion and Advocacy (HPA)-Health Promotion and Advocacy provides inclusive health and wellness education, prevention, and survivor-centered support. HPA contributes to student academic success through promoting and educating about healthier behaviors. HPA strives to create a safer community by providing support, resources, and services to respond to the impact of gender-based violence.
Office of Inclusive Excellence-The Office of Inclusive Excellence at Ball State University is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and celebration of diverse faculty, staff, and students who possess a variety of worldviews, identities, and experiences.
Our goals are to ensure that diversity is an integral part of the Ball State University identity, to be a recognized training and development resource for the campus community, and to foster an environment where individuals of diverse backgrounds know they are supported through our advocacy efforts. We firmly believe that intentional policies, procedures, systems, and infrastructure can break down barriers to equity and inclusion but it is through individual relationships and understanding that an inclusive community is built.
Muncie Community Resources
Human Rights Commission-The protection provided by Muncie’s anti-discrimination ordinance extends to buying or renting housing and property, education, employment, and public accommodations and conveniences. The Muncie Human Rights Commission enforces this policy and can hear and investigate related discrimination charges; it also can order that actual damages be paid and begin actions for an appropriate legal remedy in a court.