Educational Equity and Civility Policies

University Policies Related to Educational Equity and Civility

Describes the process for resolving discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment complaints involving students, faculty, and staff.
To assist in the resolution of complaints of sexual harassment, students should contact the Student Affairs office, while employees should contact Human Resources. The College Ombudsperson can serve as a resource to the faculty in such matters. Visit the Resources for Reporting website for additional information.

Describes the informal and formal process for resolving complaints involving faculty members.
Explains the office of the College Ombudsperson. This individual works with faculty and administrators to resolve differences informally and in a confidential manner.
Describes the functions of the University Committee of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities. This body reviews petitions dealing with complaints against and from faculty members.
To send an email to the College Ombudsperson and Alternate: [email protected].

Describes the informal and formal process for resolving complaints involving staff members.

Penn State University Affirmative Action
Educational Equity Office
Faculty Rights Regarding Classroom Behavior (PDF) | (Word)
- This document deals with confronting disruptive behavior, the importance of communicating expectations, campus resources available to assist faculty, and relevant University policies and procedures.