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Adding “acts of bias” language to emphasize that discriminatory bias and behavior are not in alignment with University values and may result in increased sanctions when they accompany conduct violations. Additionally, and separately, adding “discriminatory harassment” to the code as its own categorical conduct violation. Aligning code language with existing University policy as found in AD91. Modifying “substantial university interest” language to define the scope of jurisdictio...

Dec. 9 virtual Town Hall discussion archived, available for online viewing During a virtual town hall event on Dec. 9, the co-chairs of the Select Presidential Commission on Racism, Bias, and Community Safety and the Student Code of Conduct Task Force discussed their recently released draft reports and recommendations. Image: Patrick Mansell Dec. 9 virtual Town Hall discussion archived, available for online viewing December 10, 2020 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Dec. 9 virtual Town Hall event  ...

IMAGE: Patrick Mansell Next, Seymour provided context for the commission’s recommendation for a truth and reconciliation process, explaining “In order to identify a pathway toward healing, restoration and rehabilitation, we must acknowledge where we have been and where we are today and, to do this, it’s important for us to look at the past, as well as the present.” Through dialogue in these areas, the commission hopes such a process might help establish increased engagement from the Pen...