Diversity, Fairness, and Equity
Campus Climate and Diversity Committee
Appointments to the Penn State Beaver Campus Climate and Diversity Committee are made annually and include representatives from student clubs and organizations, faculty, and staff. The group works together to enhance understanding of campus issues and concerns as well as create synergies in areas such as programming and advocacy.
Committee members also serve as campus representatives in distributing and discussing information relative to constituent groups.
If you're interested in serving on the Campus Climate and Diversity Committee, please contact Dr. Chris Rizzo, clr4@psu.edu, director of student affairs, 724-773-3957.
Diversity, fairness, or equity on campus
Do you have questions or concerns about diversity, fairness, or equity on campus? Please contact the appropriate staff or faculty member(s) listed below.
While Penn State offers numerous resources related to support and access, Beaver campus provides primary contact points for students, faculty, and staff in a variety of areas. If you need help or have issues related to any of these areas, please contact the faculty or staff members indicated.
Acts of hate and/or acts of intolerance
Contact Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs, 724-773-3957. Submit a Report of Hate form at equity.psu.edu/reportbias.
Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting and Education (SHARE)
Contact Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs, 724-773-3957, or visit www.psu.edu/dept/title-ix/.
Sexual harassment by faculty or staff
Contact Michelle Kurtyka, assistant to the director of academic affairs, 724-773-3824.
Adult and transfer students
Contact the Admissions Office, 724-773-3800 or 1-800-JOIN-PSU.
Veterans' services
Contact Gail Gray, student aid and veterans coordinator, 724-773-3803.
Student conduct questions and/or harassment issues
Contact Amy Gartley, associate director of student affairs, 724-773-3956.
Disabilities concerns
Contact Jill Tress, coordinator of Disability Services and the Center for Academic Achievement, 724-773-3867.
Workplace climate concerns
Contact Adam Rathbun, director of finance and business, 724-773-3551.
Resolution of student classroom concerns
- Student Ombudswoman (Academic Mediator): Contact Gretchen Samchuck, coordinator, advising and Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), 724-773-3677.
- Faculty Ombudswoman: Contact Karen Barr, senior instructor in Business Administration, 724-773-3869.
- Alternate Faculty Ombudswoman: Contact Dr. Mari Pierce, assistant professor of administration of justice, 724-773-3549.
The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE)
Learn more about the commission at equity.psu.edu/pce. Learn more about the LGBTA Student Resource Center and campus resources/safer people safer places network members at studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbtqa.