This policy reaffirms Clarkson University's position on nondiscrimination. It provides for the development of a climate of tolerance and pluralism; it condemns all forms of intolerance. Through ongoing education, the University seeks to ensure that the entire campus community will have a heightened sensitivity to the value of diversity and the dangers of intolerance and racism.
We look forward to the day when the promulgation of such a policy is unnecessary. The Clarkson University community consists of a wide variety of people who come from diverse backgrounds. Clarkson subscribes to the belief that higher education is best served when members of the community have opportunities to interact with individuals who come to the campus with a variety of beliefs and past experiences. In such a pluralistic environment, different values and ideas can interact, be examined and be evaluated. The University can promote pluralism by fostering an environment that encourages the acceptance of individual differences and is characterized by the fair and equitable treatment of all.
The University will not tolerate harassing or abusive behavior directed at any individual or group because of their race, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sexual preference, age, gender, or physical or mental disability. Individuals who engage in activities that are threatening, harassing, or which foster intolerance, exhibit behavior which is inconsistent with the mission of Clarkson University may face removal from the University. This policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual preference orientation does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.