Penn is located in Philadelphia, but the school has its own campus, which many colleges in cities do not. So, if you are looking for the city life, you can walk just a few blocks off campus and be in the heart of Philly. Is UPenn urban or rural? University […]
In addition to choosing a program of study when applying to Penn State, students can choose from 20 undergraduate campuses throughout Pennsylvania. Our campuses range in both size and location, as well as in their academic programs and extracurricular options. Are all Penn State degrees the same? The answer is: […]
Indiana is a safe, college-oriented town surrounding students with plenty of entertainment and food options, as well as a plethora of local history. Indiana feels like a safe place to live. It’s big enough that it doesn’t feel crowded, yet small enough that you often see many familiar faces when […]
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is ranked as one of the top universities in the nation in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College 2022 Rankings (released in 2021). The ranking is based on four categories: resources, engagement, outcomes, and environment. What is IUP best known for? Founded in 1875, IUP […]
University Accreditation Indiana University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Is Indiana University an accredited school? Indiana University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org) (312-263-0456). Students may review copies of documents regarding entities that accredit, license, […]
Poverty. The US has the second-highest rate of poverty among rich countries (poverty here measured by the percentage of people earning less than half the national median income.) What country is #1 in poverty? According to World Bank, the countries with the highest poverty rates in the world are: South […]
A new category in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best States” rankings plays a role in pulling Indiana’s overall ranking down to 33rd out of 50. What is Indiana ranked as a state? Indiana Rankings Health Care #32 Education #22 Economy #21 Infrastructure #32 Opportunity #7 Is Indiana one […]
What does the term “gender-neutral housing” refer to on college campuses? Allowing male and female students to share rooms in a residence hall. What is the term for a person’s feelings and mental picture of his or her own body’s beauty? body image. a person’s feelings and mental picture of […]
Given the key role of language in shaping cultural and social attitudes, using gender-inclusive language is a powerful way to promote gender equality and eradicate gender bias. Why is it important to implement gender-inclusive language? Why is gender-inclusive language important? As described by the UN, using gender-inclusive language is a […]
Sense of belonging: For almost anyone, a sense of collective and cultural identity is a powerful source of motivation for active involvement and leadership. If residents feel like they don’t belong to a place or a region, it is difficult for them to invest time and energy to work on […]
The purpose of a Gender Inclusion Policy is to address and remove the inequities reported by some students. Transgender and gender non-conforming students in SPPS have reported the following problems: Violations of personal privacy and data privacy. Intimidation from some peers and some adults. What does gender inclusion mean? Gender […]
A number of strategies can be applied, when speaking or writing in English, to be more gender-inclusive: Use non-discriminatory language. 1.1 Forms of address. Make gender visible when it is relevant for communication. Do not make gender visible when it is not relevant for communication. What does it mean to […]
Gender-inclusive housing is defined as a housing option in which two or more students may share a multiple-occupancy bedroom, in mutual agreement, regardless of the students’ sex or gender. What is inclusive housing? Inclusive housing encompasses buildings, developments or neighbourhoods that are home to people with diverse life experiences, backgrounds […]
What is Gender Inclusive Community? The Gender Inclusive Community focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students can share living space- regardless of sex, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation. This is one of the specialized living communities where participation is voluntary. What does being gender inclusive mean? Inclusivity, in […]
Inclusivity, in its very definition, means to be open to everyone and not limited to certain people. In regard to gender, this means that services, establishments, schools, practitioners, government agencies, and other institutions are welcoming of all kids, regardless of their gender identity or expression. How can you be inclusive […]