The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors today voted unanimously to reaffirm the school's nondiscrimination policy.
In March, Gov. Bob McDonnell declared that as head of the government work force, he will not tolerate bias on the basis of sexual orientation and he threatened to fire offenders.
McDonnell acted after Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli told tax-supported colleges and universities that they have no legal foundation for protecting gay students and employees from discrimination.
Today The VCU Board of Visitors approved this resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS AND PRESIDENT OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Whereas, a diverse and inclusive learning environment that respects and enhances the potential of all members of our community is vitally important to the mission of Virginia Commonwealth University to achieve excellence in teaching, research and service; and
Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender faculty, students, administrators and staff make important and valued contributions to the advancement of the university's mission; and
Whereas, the Governor of the Commonwealth has affirmed that discrimination based upon factors such as one's sexual orientation or parental status violates the Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution; and
Whereas, all employees and students of the Commonwealth deserve statutory protection against discrimination;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Visitors and President of Virginia Commonwealth University that each remains deeply committed to equal treatment of all persons in their dealings with the university in any and all contexts as such commitment is reflected in the University's statements and policies pertaining to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
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