The Violence & Conflict Lab follows the leadership of the American Anthropological Association's Anthropological Ethics and the official positions of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists.
On the UMass Amherst campus, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access oversees Title IX policy and processes prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education, and provides support, options, and guidance for an inclusive, equitable, and caring campus culture.
Q: I'm a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have concerns about health and safety that prevent me from attending more remote field school programs. Is this program safe for me?
A: Yes. The UMass Amherst campus and surrounding towns of Amherst and Northampton have a vibrant and supportive LGBTQIA+ community and the field school often coincides with Northampton Pride. University Health Services has staff who are specifically trained about trans health issues and Machmer Hall, where the classroom portion of the course is taught, has gender-inclusive restrooms.
Q: I'm an international student. Will that cause issues with my field school application?
A: International students are definitely welcome to apply for the field school and we will work with you to get your paperwork processed. The International Programs Office offers useful resources. International and immigrant students living in the U.S. may wish to read the UMass Amherst Chancellor's Commitment to Protecting the Rights of Immigrant and International Students.