Penn State Programs on Diversity
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The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity is charged with fostering diversity at Penn State. The office provides support for educational programs and activities aimed at understanding issues of diversity in race/ethnicity, ability/disability, income, military service, gender, and sexual orientation. They also advocate and support students from diverse populations. A list of services and programs provided by the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity can be found here: http://www.equity.psu.edu/services.asp.
Penn State has several centers dedicated to addressing issues of diversity through providing educational programs, information, advocacy, services, and referrals. A sampling of these centers can be found below. A comprehensive list of resources addressing diversity at Penn State can be found here: http://www.equity.psu.edu/diversity.asp. Students are encouraged to explore their sites for more information on services provided by each center:
- Center for Adult Learner Services
- Center for Ethics & Religious Affairs
- Center for Women Students
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Student Resource Center
- Multicultural Resource Center
- Office for Disability Services
- Paul Robeson Cultural Center
- Student Support Services (low-income, first-generation college students, disabilities)
- Office of Veterans Programs