Welcome to the
Office of Institutional Safety and Equity
Above: Marie Watt (b.1967), "Skywalker/Skyscraper (Allegory)", 2012, reclaimed wool blankets, satin binding, thread, Museum Purchase, 2019.44.
PAFA’s Office of Institutional Safety and Equity
Welcome. This site serves to guide and inform faculty, staff, administration, and students about the policies and procedures that govern the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Our Mission
We are dedicated to creating safe spaces for members of the PAFA community through security, health, wellness, and institutional equity. We strive to promote and foster an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.
We are responsible for:
Promoting PAFA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Working with campus partners to foster a respectful environment.
Leading PAFA’s COVID-19 response and safety processes.
Victim advocacy and support.
Title IX education.
Overseeing compliance with federal and state laws.
Recommending, writing, and interpreting institutional policies.
Artwork: Howard Watson (b.1929, Untitled [Newsstand], n.d., watercolor on paper, Gift of Dr. Constance E. Clayton in loving memory of her mother Mrs. Williabell Clayton, 2019.3.71.