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Special Assistant for Diversity & Inclusion Madelyn Vega-Ortiz

Hi! This is Ms. Vega-Ortiz, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion.

Here at La Sierra University we believe all humanity is created in the image of God and we celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty and staff.

In order to promote an embracing and fair environment we have in place a Non-discrimination policy in order to provide equal education and employment opportunities to all.

Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of people especially on the grounds of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex or religion among other characteristics. Discrimination is wrong!

In that sense, the University does not discriminate on the basis of handicap, sex, race, color, or national origin in its educational and admissions policies, financial affairs, employment programs, student life and services, or any University-administered program.

It is our goal that all of our community members feel safe, while we want to promote meaningful conversations and address situations that may be in conflict with our commitment against discrimination of any kind.

We encourage all of our community members to report any instance that may be in violation to our standards directly to me, including reports on discrimination and of sexual misconduct.

For reports in regards to discrimination, diversity and inclusion email me at: mvega@lasierra.edu

For reports regarding sexual misconduct email me at: titleix@lasierra.edu

Phone number: 951-785-2849

Suite AA, Second Floor, Convenience Building Pierce St. (near the Security Office).

For further assistance you may also contact:

As part of our commitment we also provide training on Diversity and Inclusion and about Title IX to our students, staff members and faculty.

Our President has also appointed a President’s Council for Diversity and Inclusion, to provide support promoting new initiatives to address Diversity and Inclusion as a priority in our campus.

Once more, please contact me if you need any assistance or wish to report any violation to our Non-discrimination policy. We are here to help!

May God bless you and be safe!

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