Diversity Works at KU
Kutztown University will value and respect all campus constituents, celebrate diversity, and embrace shared governance
Kutztown University, Strategic Plan 2016-2019We value and appreciate the differences and unique aspects each individual brings to our campus community. The diverse perspectives, ideas, background and abilities of our faculty, staff and students, help to create an environment for which each member can grow and ultimately be more prepared to thrive in our ever-changing society. We strive tirelessly to be open to change, listen to those who find challenge in this space, and respond in a way that makes everyone feel valued.
Please take a moment or two to browse the various links and information, which are designed -at the very least- to inform you of campus resources, programs, events and activities within our university community. Additional resources can be found on the navigation column to the left. If you are looking for resources on reporting incidents, please contact the University Community Response Team.
Jerry Schearer, Senior Associate Dean/Chief Diversity Officer, oversees the four Inclusion Centers listed below.
Office: Stratton 119 (click to view location)
Email: schearer@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4923
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Located in Boxwood House. Regular hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Multicultural Services
Located at Multicultural Center. Open M-Th 8am-9pm and Fri. 8am-4:30pm during the academic year.
Women's Center
Located in Boxwood House. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer hours by appointment only.
Military & Veterans Services
Located at 262 McFarland Student Union Building. Open M-F 8am-4:30pm during the academic year.
Resources:
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Additional DEI Resources and Links of Interest
Link to "105 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice"
Link to "Racial Equity Tools.org"
Link to "The Color of Drinking Survey: Alcohol as a Social Justice Issue" by Reonda Washington
Link to "Anti-Racism Resources for White People"
Link to "Black Trauma at Work", at Refinery29.com
Link to "What White Colleagues Need to Understand", from Southern Poverty Law Center
Link to "Checking In On Your Black Employees", from the New York Times
Link to "Pods with Friends: An Inexhaustive Primer for Racial Justice Edition"
Link to "Related Policies, Procedures, & Links of Interest on KU's Social Equity page)"
- President's Diversity Initiatives
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Offices and Committees Related to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Link to Commission on the Status of Minorities page
Link to Commission on the Status of Women page
Link to Disability Services Office (DSO) page
Link to Frederick Douglass Institute page
Link to International Education and Global Engagement page
Link to LGBTQ+ Resource Center page
Link to Office of Military and Veterans Services page