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.
Assault
Resources
Rape and Sexual
Assault Resources This site outlines many of the services, educational programs
and policies at Penn State to combat these crimes and to promote
sexual assault awareness among students. http://www.psu.edu/ur/
NEWS/news/rapeissues.html
Sexual Assault Awareness University Health Services offers a comprehensive Web site
with information on how to protect oneself, legal information
and how to help someone who has been sexually assaulted. http://www.psu.edu/UHS/assault.html
Diversity
Resources
Center for Ethics
and Religions Affairs Provides students opportunities to develop a personal faith
and philosophy of life based on sound moral, ethical and spiritual
principles. http://www.sa.psu.edu/cera
Minority Programs
at Penn State The University offers a number of academic, co-curricular
and social programs to foster diversity through the Office of
Educational Equity. http://www.psu.edu/ur/diversityefforts/programs.html
The Multicultural Resource Center Provides professional counseling and educational services
for undergraduate students of color. http://www.lions.psu.edu/mrc
Office for Disability Services ODS is responsible for all disability-related concerns of
Penn State students. http://www.lions.psu.edu/ODS
Health
Resources
Center for Counseling
and Psychological Services Provides group and individual counseling, crisis intervention,
and psychological and psychiatric evaluations for undergraduate
and graduate students, as well as prevention and consultation
services for the University community. http://www.sa.psu.edu/caps
University Health Services Medical and support services for Penn State students. http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs
Center for Women
Students Provides a point of entry where women students' concerns can
be handled directly or referred to appropriate units within the
University or local community. http://www.sa.psu.edu/cws
Penn State University
Police Witness and Victim Advocate Any Penn State student, employee or guest of the university
who has been the victim of, or witness to, a crime is eligible
for victim services. It is the Advocate's goal to see that victims
are treated with consideration, respect and sensitivity in all
interactions with the legal system. http://www.psu.edu/dept/police/vwad.htm
Civility
Resources
Educational Equity
and Diversity at Penn State Information on education equity and diversity programs at
the University, with links to Web sites focusing on diversity
issues. http://www.psu.edu/ur/diversity
Office of the Vice
Provost for Educational Equity Site devoted to information and links on issues of minorities,
racial conflict, religious issues, and diversity. http://www.lions.psu.edu/equity
Multicultural Resource
Center The center provides professional counseling and educational
services for undergraduate students of color. http://www.lions.psu.edu/mrc
Commission on Racial/Ethnic
Diversity A University-wide advisory body in matters relating to racial
and ethnic diversity and a resource for all University departments
and individuals seeking to improve Penn State's climate for diversity. http://www.psu.edu/dept/cored
Commission on Lesbian,
Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender Equity An advisory group working to improve the climate for diversity
within Penn State and specifically to address issues affecting
the welfare of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members
of the University community. http://www.lions.psu.edu/clgbte
Commission for
Women The commission initiates, supports, and endorses activities
and initiatives that will benefit all women in the University
staff, faculty, and students. http://www.lions.psu.edu/cfw
Center for Women
Students
The center is designed to provide a central focus for meeting
the needs of women students. Although all units within the University
have a responsibility to address these needs, the Center for Women
Students provides a point of entry where women students' concerns
can be handled directly or referred to appropriate units within
the University or local community. http://www.sa.psu.edu/cws
Affirmative
Action
Penn State Affirmative
Action Office /
Diversity Support and Education Center Penn State policy prohibits discrimination against any person
because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national
origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran
status. http://www.psu.edu/dept/aaoffice
