Provides the President with recommendations germane to issues of LGBTQ, racially or ethnically diverse, and women-identified persons at Penn State

It is the charge of the commissions to provide to the President recommendations germane to issues of LGBTQ, racially or ethnically diverse, and women-identified persons at Penn State. Innovative, evidence-informed recommendations for the creation of an inclusive and welcoming campus climate are of particular interest.

The commissions are comprised of up to fifteen full-time University faculty, staff, students, and administrators. The commissions value the expertise and experience that can be found among the members of the University community; students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff, and administrators from all Penn State campuses are eligible to serve. The President of Penn State appoints members.

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Commissions


Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Equity (CLGBTQE)

Co-chairs

Members

  • Amanda Collins
  • Faye Kronman
  • Cheryl Nicholas
  • Sue Patterson
  • Ashley Sullivan

Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity (CORED)

Co-chairs

Members

  • Kiana Coleman
  • Azaria Cunningham
  • Sharon Fong
  • Carrie Danielle Freie
  • Cristina Orozco

Commission for Women (CFW)

Co-chairs

Members

  • Margherita Cantorna
  • Jo Dumas
  • Aubrey Edwards
  • Rebecca Geiger
  • Susan Johnson
  • Rebecca Leonard
  • Joan Smelzter

Commission on Equity in Disabilities Issues (CEDI)

Co-chairs and Member listing to be made available.