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DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
Penn State's stance on intolerance and nondiscrimination is clearly established in the University Policy Manual, AD42. Students who feel discriminated against may contact the appropriate staff resource person in the office listed below:
Discrimination on the Basis of Disability: Contact the coordinator of ADA programs, 814-863-0471.
Discrimination on the Basis of Veterans Status: Contact the director of Veterans Affairs, 814-863-0465, or the Director of Affirmative Action, 814-863-0471.
Sexual Harassment: Contact the University-wide designated sexual harassment person for students, Peggy Lorah at 814-863-2027; or a sexual harassment resource person in your unit. Resource people are also listed in The Student Guide to General University Policies and Rules and in the Affirmative Action Office Web site.
Discrimination on the Basis of Age, Ancestry, Disability, Color, National Origin, Race, Religious Creed, Sex (Including Sexual Harassment), Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Status as a Vietnam-Era Veteran: Contact the Affirmative Action Office, 328 Boucke Building, 814-863-0471. The Affirmative Action Office investigates complaints of discrimination against a member of the faculty or staff. The Affirmative Action Office also provides confidential consultation and informal complaint resolution. Students may also resolve complaints informally with assistance from the Student Affairs office, 213 HUB-Robeson Center, 814-863-1260; advisers; or department heads. The Affirmative Action Office Web site provides additional information. Problems of discrimination should be reported as early as possible following the alleged incident.
Complaints against a student should be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs, 135 Boucke Building, 814-863-0342. Information about Judicial Affairs policies and procedures is on the Web.
The University may make changes in policies,
procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. Please
consult a Penn State academic adviser for more detailed information.
This page is part of the University Undergraduate Advising Handbook, which is maintained by the Division of Undergraduate Studies, DUS@psu.edu.
Last Update: May 2008