The Pennsylvania
State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall
have equal access to programs, facilities, admission and employment
without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability,
performance or qualifications as determined by University policy
or by state or federal authorities. The Pennsylvania State University
does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry,
color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious
creed, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Direct all
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative
Action Director,
The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Willard Building,
University Park PA 16802- 2801;
tel. (814) 865-4700/V;
(814) 863-1150/TTY.
Commissions join together to denounce
incivility
The following is
a statement by the chairs of the three commissions, to promote
civility at the University:
Our
commissions are deeply disturbed by the recent expressions of
hate. We consider these expressions of hate to be acts of violence
directed both at individuals and at the communities they represent.
We do not condone such behavior, and we are committed to creating
a climate that respects and celebrates diversity.
To
discourage future hate acts, we strongly urge coalition-building
-- not only among the groups targeted, but also with those who
want to be allies.
Our
commissions are here for support. To learn more about our work
and for contact information, check the Web at http://www.lions.psu.edu/equity/.
Alicia Bunnell,
chair of the Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Neill Johnson,
chair of the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Equity
Vasundara V. Varadan,
chair of the Commission for Women
