The Department of Equity & Inclusion is responsible for coordinating and guiding efforts to make State College a welcoming and engaging community for everyone. The department strives to ensure equal access to public services and advocates for inclusion by collaborating with all Borough Departments. An essential role of the department is to develop relationships with underrepresented persons and groups. Departmental staff will also develop and oversee programs, services, initiatives, trainings, and strategies that seek to enhance workplace equity and inclusive culture.