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President's Statement

on Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination

 

"San José State University plays a vital role in the dynamic and multicultural Silicon Valley in developing future leaders and in preparing our graduates to succeed in an increasingly global marketplace.Diversity and inclusiveness are central to SJSU’s institutional and educational mission and practices. The University is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. These principles permeate all facets of University life: in the admission, housing and education of students; in policies and practices governing programs of extracurricular life and activities; and in the employment of faculty, staff, and students. Discrimination of any kind, including, but not limited to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, is an affront to the entire University community and is strictly prohibited.

San Jose State University is committed to the principles of diversity, fairness and social justice and works vigorously to achieve an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.  Moreover, the University values the different perspectives that are derived from a pluralistic organizational culture, where the values and norms of our diverse populations are included in the mainstream of our discourse. SJSU is proud of its record and recognizes the immeasurable contributions this work has had in making it a distinguished institution of higher learning and an employer of choice in Silicon Valley."

Jon Whitmore
President, San José State University

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