The Social Equity of our students, faculty and staff is very important. To provide an effective learning and working environment, we work hard to ensure all community members feel respected and supported.
The Office of Social Equity has two major areas of responsibility: campus diversity
and social equity. These major areas support the University's mission, vision and
values by supporting students, faculty and staff with equality and fairness. The Office
director leads these areas and coordinates or leads other institutional efforts as
designated by the University President.
In accordance with the PASSHE Non-Discrimination Statement, Edinboro University will promote an inclusive culture that supports the academic,
cultural, and personal growth of all members of the University community. Edinboro
University values the richness of diversity and believes that the intentional recruitment,
retention, and accommodation of individuals who differ and are similar will broaden
and deepen the educational experience and the scholarly environment. By respecting
pluralistic perceptions, and continuously assessing and monitoring the campuses and
community environments, the Edinboro University community will foster open communication
as students, faculty, staff and community learn to interact effectively with one another,
creating and sustaining a supportive and respectful climate.
In collaboration with the other campus offices and individuals, the Office has University-wide
responsibility for overseeing and assisting in the coordination of campus diversity
efforts.
The Office director is the chief diversity officer for the University and provides
leadership on institution-wide diversity efforts. The director co-chairs the President's
University Diversity Council that advises, supports, and makes recommendations to
the President on issues involving campus diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.
The Office updates the University's affirmative action plans, which assess the inclusivity of women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans in the University's employee workforce. The Office director co-leads and participates in the Equity Scorecard™ inquiry process designed to assist the University in closing achievement gaps of underrepresented and low-income students in the access, retention, completion, and excellence stages of their undergraduate experience.
Respect and integrity are core values of Edinboro University. Prohibited or unlawful discrimination is a form of disrespectful behavior. The Office is responsible for investigating complaints of unlawful harassment and other forms of prohibited discrimination. Additionally, the Office provides education on the University's social equity policies.
Edinboro University receives Federal financial assistance. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
The Office director is the University's Title IX coordinator, overseeing compliance
with Title IX. The University's Title IX coordinator works collaboratively with the
Director of Athletics, who is the Title IX coordinator for matters pertaining to gender
equity in athletics.
Office of Social Equity
3rd Floor Reeder Hall
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444
Email: equalopportunity@edinboro.edu
Phone: 814-732-2167
Fax: 814-732-2153
Dr. Terrence Mitchell
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Frank G. Pogue Student Center, Suite 213
Email: tamitchell@edinboro.edu
Phone: 814-732-1259
