VCU Board of Visitors Reaffirms Nondiscrimination Policy

By Pamela DiSalvo Lepley
Division of University Relations

The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors today reaffirmed VCU’s nondiscrimination policy with a unanimous vote approving the following resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS AND PRESIDENT OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Whereas, a diverse and inclusive learning environment that respects and enhances the potential of all members of our community is vitally important to the mission of Virginia Commonwealth University to achieve excellence in teaching, research and service; and

Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender faculty, students, administrators and staff make important and valued contributions to the advancement of the university’s mission; and

Whereas, the Governor of the Commonwealth has affirmed that discrimination based upon factors such as one's sexual orientation or parental status violates the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution; and

Whereas, all employees and students of the Commonwealth deserve statutory protection against discrimination;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Visitors and President of Virginia Commonwealth University that each remains deeply committed to equal treatment of all persons in their dealings with the university in any and all contexts as such commitment is reflected in the University’s statements and policies pertaining to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.