Tolerance in a Community of Learning

We are saddened to learn that some Arab and Muslim members of our community have experienced harassment from outside of the campus in the wake of the September 11 tragedies. People of color and those who merely appear to be of Middle Eastern descent have also been targeted. Incidents of violence nationally have contributed to the sense of fear and isolation on campus.

We encourage any student, faculty, or staff member who feels harassed or alone to reach out for support.

We also encourage any student, faculty, or staff member who witnesses such an action to report it to one of the offices below.

• Undergraduate students: Dean of Students Office - 545-2684
• Graduate students: Graduate Dean - 545-5271
• Faculty and staff: Faculty and Staff Assistance Program - 545-0350
• Members of the community: Public Safety - 545-2121 or
  International Programs - 545-2710

Further information will continue to be posted on this Web site (http://www.umass.edu/chancellor/september11). We also urge the community to read the Trustee Policy Against Intolerance.

We are proud of our community for its inclusiveness and caring, and urge continuing support and sensitivity towards each other, regardless of the color of our skin, our nationality, or our religious beliefs.

Signed by:

Marcellette G. Williams
Chancellor

Charlena Seymour
Provost

Javier Cevallos
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life

Paul J. Page
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

John Sheehan
Student Government Association President

Jon Laubinger
Student Trustee

Nana Mendoza
President, Graduate Student Senate

Ron Story
President, Massachusetts Society of Professors