An extension agent's personal civil rights file should contain materials which document implementation of the: (1) Public Notification Plan (PNP), and (2) All Reasonable Efforts (ARE), for reaching either racial minority or other underrepresented clientele.
The Public Notification Plan (PNP) provides guidelines for reaching a broader and more inclusive audience.
List of statewide organizations that returned a signed Civil Rights Nondiscrimination Certification Form
* Alternative Format or Program Access Requests Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Affirmative Action Office (AAO) supports Penn State’s strategic goals of advancing a diverse and inclusive community by providing expert advice and leadership to colleges and campuses, and all non-academic units, ensuring an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
The purpose of this policy is to define the procedure for regular staff employees to appeal the alleged or perceived violations of their rights under the University's published rules and regulations. Nothing contained herein shall negate the right of the University to augment or change its policies applicable to staff employees.
This policy defines the procedures to be followed when issues involving faculty rights and responsibilities have not been successfully resolved through the normal channels of administrative responsibility and procedure.
