Social Equity

  • IUP Free Speech Project. Words: Use Responsibly Indiana University of Pennsylvania believes that diversity enriches the campus community, and we strive to understand, accept, and value differences respectfully. 

    Events

    Please refer to the IUP Diversity Calendar for a compilation of campus-wide diversity events.

    Of special note, the university will host multiple discussions on free speech, including Six O’Clock Series programming, and other focused events. Please visit the IUP Free Speech website.

    Title IX Resources and Support

    IUP takes immediate and effective steps to end sexual harassment, sexual violence, retaliation, and other prohibited sexual misconduct. The university’s Title IX coordinator/compliance specialist is housed in the Office of Social Equity and oversees the processes related to the university Title IX policy and resources. The coordinator also manages annual mandatory training for university employees, affiliates/contractors, and volunteers. These trainings include Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Violence and Protection of Minors.

    Conflict and Dispute Resolution

    The Office of Social Equity assists the Office of Human Resources in resolving complaints and reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.  

    Diversity Support for Human Resources

    The Office of Human Resources works in partnership with the Office of Social Equity to improve the existing faculty and staff search procedures by developing new and more creative supplementary approaches to increasing faculty and staff diversity on campus. 

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania is committed to advancing social equity

  • Preferred First Name Policy

    The university has established this policy that allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to indicate their preferred first names to the university community, even if they have not legally changed their first name. Download and read the Preferred First Name Policy (pdf), and complete the Preferred First Name Request Form (online form).

    Disability Resources

    All Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests are handled through the Office of Human Resources. Any student in need of accommodations should contact the IUP Department for Disability Access and Advising. For further information, please refer to the Statement of Nondiscrimination.

    University Map

    An interactive map of the IUP campus is available, which highlights all-gender restrooms and accessibility/ADA information. 

  • Social Equity Office
  • Susan S. Delaney Hall, Rm B17
    920 Grant Street
    Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-3402
  • Fax: 724-357-3404
  • Office Hours
  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.