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At its meeting of February 18, 2008, the Academic Senate passed the following Sense of the Senate Resolution presented by Senator McClory for the Executive Committee.

 

SENSE OF THE SENATE RESOLUTION

 Commending President Don W. Kassing

For Supporting San José State University's

Commitment to Non-Discrimination by

Suspending Campus Blood Drives

 

 

Whereas           San José State University is committed to non-discrimination as evidenced by S01-13, "Commitment to a Campus Climate that Values Diversity and Equal Opportunity;" and

 

Whereas           S01-13 states that the University "is committed to creating a diverse community guided by core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual;" and

 

Whereas           at this time, Food and Drug Administration regulations prohibit gay men from donating blood because of their sexual orientation and not because of unsafe sexual practices; and

 

Whereas           the University understands the importance of donating blood for the good of the community, but cannot allow blood drives on campus because they are discriminatory and in direct conflict with University non-discrimination policy; and

 

Whereas           President Kassing has taken a leadership role in reaffirming the University's commitment to non-discrimination by suspending campus blood drives; and

 

Whereas           in making this decision, President Kassing has exercised great consideration and care in balancing the needs of the greater community with the core values of the University; therefore

 

Be it resolved  that the Academic Senate of San José State University support and commend President Don W. Kassing for his courage, leadership and commitment to academic principles of equal opportunity and respect for human dignity; therefore

 

Be it resolved   that San José State University continue the suspension of blood drives until the Food and Drug Administration rescinds its policy of discrimination against gay men.

 

 

Approved:                  12-0-1

Present:                      Kassing, Lee, Najjar, Phillips, Lessow-Hurley, Meldal,                                                                            

                                    McClory, Bros, Kaufman, Sivertsen, Backer, Van Selst,  Von Till

Absent:                       Sigler, Henderson

Financial Impact:       None

Workload Impact:      None