Penn StateUniversity Undergraduate Advising Handbook

 

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 Affirmative Action Office, 814-863-0471.

Sexual Harassment: Contact the University-wide designated sexual harassment person for students, Peggy Lorah at 814-863-2027; a sexual harassment resource person in your area, or the Affirmative Action Office at 814-863-0471.

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 website 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 Student Conduct, 120 Boucke Building, 814-863-0342. Information about Student Conduct 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:June 2011