November 20, 2016
As you are no doubt aware, acts of bias, harassment, and intimidation have increased on college campuses and elsewhere in the wake of the recent presidential election, specifically toward women, people of color, Jews, Muslims, members of the LGBTQ community, those with disabilities, and immigrants, regardless of documented status. The Literature Program deplores and condemns all such acts, and we offer support and solidarity to any individuals or groups targeted by them. The Literature Program’s primary mission is to teach and support our students and community in the most inclusive and respectful way. We will stand up to all forms of sexism, racism, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and any forms of hatred and discrimination based on ability, class, sexual or gender identity, immigration status, or beliefs.
In the event that you or someone you know are the target of, or witness to, acts of intimidation, harassment, or violence, you can report such acts to one or more of campus offices listed below. Literature program faculty would be glad to help you in reporting these incidents.
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
F-107
609-626-3585
Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Center
J-204
609-626-3611
Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity
L-214
609-652-4693
Stockton Campus Police
Chief Cynthia Parker
609-652-4390
Or feel free to contact the current co-ordinator of the Literature Program, Cynthia King, cynthia dot king at stockton d0t edu.
If you don’t feel comfortable reporting through official channels on campus, we encourage you to report hate speech or actions to:
Southern Poverty Law Center
https://www.splcenter.org/reporthate
Stockton’s Counseling Center is available to offer counseling services to students who need support:
J-204
609-652-4722