The ultimate objective of this policy is the abolition of practices which tend, inadvertently
or otherwise, to discriminate against women and minorities.

The objective of the Lock Haven University Social Equity/Affirmative Action Plan is to facilitate equal opportunity by taking positive, aggressive steps to improve the employment and educational conditions for all who choose our university as their place of work or study.  By enlisting the aid and cooperation of all segments of the campus community behind the equal opportunity effort, the objectives of the Lock Haven University Social Equity/ Affirmative Action Plan shall be accomplished.

All inquiries concerning the program are encouraged to be submitted to the designated Director of Social Equity of Lock Haven University, Mr. Albert Jones, (570) 893-2322.

This policy is in compliance with federal and state laws, including but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955.

Any individual having suggestions, problems, complaints, or grievances with regard to discrimination under Title IX is encouraged to contact one or both of the designated Title IX coordinators who will review, investigate and respond as appropriate.  The Title IX coordinators are:

Any individual having suggestions, problems, complaints, or grievances with regard to discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or the Americans With Disabilities Act is encouraged to contact one or both of the designated Section 504/ADA coordinators who will review, investigate and respond as appropriate.  The Section 504/ADA coordinators are:

As of October 13, 2006