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Clarion University: Statement on Diversity and Equity

In keeping with its mission and core values, Clarion University reaffirms its commitment to diversity and equity as integral parts of educational excellence and civic engagement.

Clarion University and its members embrace their responsibility to cultivate and sustain an academic community that is characterized by a mutual understanding of a shared sense of purpose, commitment to core values, and respect for a diversity of cultures, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.  Clarion University and its members are expected to advance equitable practices and policies that support the full inclusion of all its constituents and, above all, preserve the dignity of all of its members.

Clarion University and its members recognize that the university’s pursuit of excellence is predicated upon its obligation to ensure that these shared values and equitable practices are sustained through all of its available resources. These resources include but are not limited to curricular and co-curricular programs and business practices.

Student senate and Equity dinner

The celebration of Equity Week was initiated in 1994 following the receipt of a proclamation from the late Governor Robert P. Casey, Sr. of the declaration of "Diversity Day" at Clarion University in November, 1994.  The week's celebration is intended to recognize the university's ongoing efforts toward the cultivation of a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus environment.  The celebration is marked by presentations by guest speakers on equity-related topics, panel presentations on relevant and topical equity topics and an Awards Banquet, jointly sponsored by the Student Senate and the Office of Social Equity, that recognizes faculty, students, and staff for their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Submit your nominations today.

Cultural Week:

In keeping with the long, rich history of Clarion's Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion University, in conjunction with the Clarion Chamber of Commerce, hosts the Annual Clarion University and Community Cultural Week. The ALF cultural week celebration consists of live performances by a diverse group of professional artists. All events are free, and take place at the Clarion County Courthouse. 

 

MLK Community Program:

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Program is a university - wide Lecturer Series that focuses on the Life and Legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King.  As such, several lectures are presented each year on topics that are inclusive of social justice, human and civil rights, equality of opportunity, intolerance, oppression, global poverty and peace.

Last Updated 11/11/21