College and University Statements

Funding Statement
Place first and prominently (i.e., in bold or slightly larger font) on extension and research publications. The statement should always appear when other sources of funding are cited. Not needed on recruitment materials, programs, etc., unless special funding is mentioned.

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences research and extension programs are funded in part by Pennsylvania counties, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Availability Statement
Use on publications listed in the college's Publications Catalog; not appropriate for departmental brochures, programs, recruitment pieces, dean's office public relations pieces like the program perspectives, and 4-H materials. 

This publication is available from the Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. For information telephone 814-865-6713.

Disclaimer
Use on research or extension publications as appropriate.

Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences is implied.
or
Where trade names appear, no discrimination is intended, and no endorsement by Penn State Cooperative Extension is implied.

Accommodation Statement
Use on publications that describe a specific program or event (e.g., conference, workshop or recruitment brochures) that encourages participation. The name and phone number must be included of a person who can look into accommodation for people with special needs. 

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact _________________________ in advance of your participation or visit.

Alternative Format Statement
Place on all University publications as a separate paragraph above the affirmative action statement. The type size should be larger than the affirmative action statement, but need not be as large as the text copy.

This publication is available in alternative media on request. 

Affirmative Action Statement (nondiscrimination statement)
Use long version on all publications that exceed one page.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status and retaliation due to the reporting of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-0471/TTY.

or short statement for short (1 page) publications 

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

Spanish Translations of Statements

Funding Statement
Los programas de investigación y extensión del Colegio de Ciencias Agrícolas de Penn State son financiados en parte por los condados de Pensilvania, el Gobierno de Pensilvania y el Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU.

Extension Web Statement
Visite la página de Internet de la Extensión Cooperativa de Penn State: extension.psu.edu

Availability Statement
Esta publicación esta disponible en el Centro de Distribución de Publicaciones, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. Para más información, llame al 814-865-6713.

Disclaimer
Donde aparecen marcas comerciales, no hay intento de discriminación o endoso implícito por parte de la Extensión Cooperativa de Penn State.

Accommodation Statement
Penn State promueve la participación de personas con incapacidades en sus programas y actividades. Si usted cree que va a necesitar cualquier tipo de alojamiento o tiene preguntas acerca del acceso físico que se brinda, por favor, contacte a _________________________ con anticipación a su visita o participación en uno de sus programas.

Alternative Format
Esta publicación está disponible en medios alternativos si se solicita.

Affirmative Action Statement (Declaración de no discriminación)
La Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania está comprometida con la política de que todas las personas deben tener igualdad de acceso a programas, facilidades, admisión y empleo sin importar características personales no relacionadas a habilidad, rendimiento o calificaciones según lo determinado por la política de la Universidad y de leyes estatales y federales. Es la política de la Universidad para mantener un ambiente académico y laboral libre de discriminación y de acoso. La Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania prohíbe la discriminación, el hostigamiento contra cualquier persona debido a edad, descendencia, color, discapacidad, informacón genética, origen nacional, raza, credo religioso, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género o condición de veterano y por la represalia, debido a la presentación de querellas de discriminación o acoso. Discriminación, acoso o represalias en contra de la facultad, personal o estudiantes no será tolerado en la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania. Dirija sus preguntas sobre la política de no discriminación a la Oficina de Acción Afirmativa, la Universidad Estatal de Pennsylvania, 328 Edifio Boucke, University Park, PA 16802, Tel: (814) 865‐4700/V, (814) 863‐0471/TTY.

Short Affirmative Action Statement
Penn State se suscribe a la acción afirmativa, la igualdad de opportunidad y a la diversidad de sus empleados.