Shippensburg University welcomes students, faculty, and staff from many different
national, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. By maintaining a university
culture that encourages participation and inclusion, we 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.
The university values and welcomes diversity of thought, identity, and experience.
Inclusive language is an integral tool in our pursuit of inclusive excellence.
The purpose of this language guide is to assist the university community in
representing our commitment through the use of language in course syllabi,
annual reports, press releases, lectures and presentations, social media, and all
communications. The guide is not intended to be exhaustive or definitive, and will
continue to be reviewed and revised.
