Equity and Inclusion Resources

The College of Engineering is looking to further develop and implement a plan of action to address systemic racism. That starts with self-education and a commitment to building a stronger and more inclusive environment here in the college. This page contains various resources that we hope provide the College of Engineering’s faculty, staff and students with ways to actively listen, learn, respond and support our community.

Readings and videos:

Stereotype Threat and Identity Threat: The Science of a Diverse Community, Distinguished Lecture on Engineering and Humanity by Dr. Claude Steele
A list of anti-racism resources: Education on the history of inequities that have marginalized Black people
Building Community Safety: Practical Steps Toward Liberatory Transformation, by Ejeris Dixon
Addressing Law Enforcement Violence as a Public Health Issue, American Public Health policy statement
Video on invest/divest strategies from Law for Black Lives

For members of the Penn State community who are fearful, hurting, heart-broken or weary, please know that there are resources and people here to assist you.

Center for Counseling and Psychological Services: 814-863-0395
Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and evaluations
Multicultural Resource Center: 814-865-1773
Individual counseling and educational services for undergraduate multicultural students at University Park

For those who wish to learn more about the issues:

Addressing Bias: Rights, Responsibilities and Responses

And for students and others who believe they have been a victim of discrimination or bias, contact the following offices to report the issue:

Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity: 814-865-5906
Report Bias
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs: 814-865-0909
Affirmative Action Office: 814-863-0471

Additionally, anyone who wishes to file an anonymous report may call the 24-hour Penn State Hotline at 800-560-1637 or report online at  hotline.psu.edu.

About

Founded to serve students from groups underrepresented in engineering, the Center for Engineering Outreach and Inclusion assists College of Engineering students, faculty, and staff with equity and inclusion engagement. The center leads the implementation of evidence-based best practices to support student belonging and degree attainment, while also encouraging involvement with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion programs and organizations. All are welcome!