College and University Statements

Web Statement
Use on all publications if space permits. Not absolutely necessary on conference brochures that already direct readers to the conferences Web site.

Visit Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences on the Web: http://agsci.psu.edu

Funding Statement
Use 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, extension, and resident education 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 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 Statements (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, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment 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, 814-863-1150/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 Version of Affirmative Action Statement

La Universidad del Estado de Pennsylvania (Penn State) se suscribe al acuerdo de que todas las personas deben tener el mismo acceso a programas, facilidades, admisión, y empleo sin distinción de características personales no relacionadas a habilidad, rendimiento o calificaciones según política de la Universidad y leyes estatales y federales.  La Universidad de Penn State no discrimina contra ninguna persona por razón de edad, descendencia, color, impedimento físico, origen nacional, raza, creencias religiosas, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, o estado de veterano.  Dirija sus quejas, o preguntas sobre este reglamento a la Oficina de Acción Afirmativa, Universidad de Penn State, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Teléfono 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY.