The Office of Inclusion, Belonging, and Social Equity assists the university in ensuring equal opportunity and access to educational, employment, and contract opportunities for all persons including students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The university will make every effort to provide these opportunities to all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or veteran status. This applies to all members of the university community, all applicants for admission or employment and all participants in university-sponsored activities.
Preferred Name
Students and employees should always be asked for their chosen names and these should be used consistently in all interactions including, among other situations, in written materials, face-to-face and on-line discussions, narrative evaluations. Using the chosen name of members of the Shippensburg community is essential for maintaining inclusive learning, working, and living environments that promote dignity, equity, and mutual respect for all persons involved.
Your Name Policy
Students and employees may request to have a name that differs from their legal name on certain University records and documents, and for other educational or professional purposes.
Chosen Name Request
Students may request to have a chosen name that differs from their legal name on certain University records and documents, and for other educational or professional purposes.
First Amendment and Free Speech
Shippensburg University is an academic community whose membership includes faculty, staff, students and administrators. The community exists for the pursuit of learning, the transmission of knowledge, the development of students as scholars and citizens, and ultimately, for the general well being of society. Freedom of inquiry, speech, action, and expression is indispensable in the attainment of these goals. Academic freedom is at the cornerstone of the enterprise.
All-Gender Restrooms
What Is An All-Gender Restroom?
An all-gender restroom refers to a restroom in which people of all gender expressions are welcome, including people who identify as transgender or nonbinary. They also aid people who require the assistance of a caregiver of a different gender, parents with children of a different gender, individuals with chronic illness, and people from cultural backgrounds whose bathroom practices are not traditional in the United States.
Why Are All-Gender Restrooms Important?
Many people have trouble when required to use gender-specific restrooms. Especially for transgender and/or gender non-conforming people, the use of public restrooms can lead to harassment, deep discomfort, or even physical violence.
All-gender restrooms offer an inclusive and accessible alternative that, when paired with gender-specific restrooms, helps make sure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Where Are All-Gender Restrooms at Ship?
Select the list or the map below for details.
Building's All-Gender Restroom List
All-Gender Restroom Map
Office of Inclusion, Belonging, and Social Equity Staff
Dr. Manuel Ruiz
mruiz@ship.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
(717) 477-1161, ext. 3713
