Commitment to Diversity at Shippensburg University

Ship is proud to welcome students, faculty and staff from many different national, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

DR. CHARLES PATTERSON

"Throughout my career, I have been a champion of human rights, a stalwart supporter of equal opportunity to education, and a bulwark against all forms of discrimination. My door is always open to discuss new ways each of us in the community can hold each other accountable for creating a sense of belonging and inclusion on campus and beyond. Please explore the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance webpage and links for resources and information on how we can continue to grow, together, as "One Campus, Many Cultures."

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By maintaining a university culture that encourages participation and inclusion, we can grow and learn from one another. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of a broad, inclusive campus community that represents a diverse range of interests, abilities, talents and cultures. We offer activities, support organizations and provide resources that empower all members of the campus community. A calendar of diversity events is available at the bottom of this page.

Learn more by visiting the following offices dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access at Shippensburg University:

• Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance
• Office of Accessibility Resources 
• Office of Multicultural Student Affairs 

Pride and Gender Equity (PAGE) Center

The PAGE Center offers a focal point in making Shippensburg University an inclusive and supportive environment for all university community members, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer students and their allies.

Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center

The Cora I. Grove Spiritual Center is available for students of any faith, religion, denomination, spiritual practice, or atheism to use. The space includes an Interfaith Chapel with movable seating for up to 100 people. In addition to the chapel, the Center houses office space for religious organizations and campus ministries, as well as meeting spaces.

If you are interested by having a courageous conversation on race, email socialequity@ship.edu.

Diversity Events