Affirmative Action
328 Boucke Building
The Affirmative Action Office (AAO) supports Penn State’s strategic goals of advancing a diverse and inclusive community by providing expert advice and leadership to colleges and campuses, and all non-academic units, ensuring an environment free from discrimination and harassment. The office’s primary role is to ensure the University’s compliance with federal Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations, as well as to develop and deliver continuing education and training for university employees to foster an environment of respect, responsibility, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and the classroom.