Campus Climate and Diversity Committee
Appointments to the Penn State Beaver Campus Climate and Diversity Committee are made annually. Representatives from student clubs and organizations, faculty, and staff work together to enhance understanding of campus issues and concerns and to 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, director of student affairs, 724-773-3957.
Do you have questions or concerns about diversity, fairness, or equity? Please contact the appropriate staff or faculty member(s) listed below.
While Penn State offers many resources related to support and access, Beaver campus provides primary contact points for students, faculty, and staff in a variety of areas:
Report acts of hate and/or intolerance: Dr. Chris Rizzo, director of student affairs, 724-773-3950
Sexual harrassment by faculty and/or staff: Dr. Donna Kuga, director of academic affairs, 724-773-3939, or Dr. Matthew Grunstra, assistant professor of earth and minteral sciences, 724-773-3875.
Adult and transfer students: Mr. Marcess Williams, adult and transfer admissions counselor, 724-773-3808
Veteran students: Gail Gray, veteran servecises contact and financial aid coordiantor, 724-773-3803
Student conduct questions and harrassment issues: Ms. Amy Gartley, associate director of student affairs, 724-773-3956
Disabilities concerns: Ms. Jill Tress, Center for Academic Achievement and disabilities services coordinator, 724-773-3867
Resolution of student classroom concerns:
- Student Ombudswoman Ms. Gretchen Samchuck, advising program coordinator, 724-773-3677
- Faculty Ombudswoman Ms. Nancy Woods, Director of Adult Literacy Action, 724-773-7810
- Alternate Faculty Ombudsman Marty Goldberg, Associate Librarian, 724-773-3791
Workplace climate concerns: Mr. Luke Taiclet, director of finance and business, 724-773-3551
LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally) students may identify campus allies by visiting www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt, or by contacting Ms. Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor.
More information can be found at Penn State's CLGBTE page and LGBTA Resource Center..