Support Resources:
For those among us who are fearful, hurting, insulted, heart-broken, or weary, please know that there are resources and people here at Penn State to assist you:
- Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and evaluations): 814-863-0395
- Counseling Services at Commonwealth and Other Campuses
- Multicultural Resource Center (Individual counseling and educational services for undergraduate multicultural students at University Park): 814-865-1773
- Student Care and Advocacy, committed to helping students navigate challenges by providing support and resources, 814-863-2020
- Health Advocate (Short-term counseling for employees, including unlimited access by phone and up to five in-person or virtual sessions with a trained counselor): 866-799-2728
For students and others who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or bias, contact the following offices to report the issue:
- Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity: 814-865-5906
- Report Bias
- Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs: 814-865-0909
- Affirmative Action Office: 814-863-0471
Additionally, anyone who wishes to file an anonymous report may call the 24-hour Penn State Hotline at 800-560-1637 or report online at https://hotline.psu.edu/. Anyone wishing to report a crime can call University Police and Public Safety at 814-863-1111.
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Educational Equity Resources:
- Penn State Educational Equity
- Advancing Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity-Our Commitment to Impact: The Pennsylvania State University’s Strategic Plan for 2020 to 2025
- Equal Opportunity Planning Committee
- Penn State Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- President’s Commissions for Equity
- Diversity Resources at Penn State
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources (a SharePoint site for Penn State employees and students): Curated research and other resources to help you think more critically about a range of topics.
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