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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 29 , 2008
Contact:
Jody Cofer, Chair, Kentucky Fairness Alliance Board of Directors, (270) 703-1582
STATEMENT: MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVES FAIR WORKPLACE POLICY
Murray --- The Murray State University Board of Regents voted 7-4 today to officially include gay, lesbian, and bisexual faculty and staff in the university's non-discrimination policy.
"Today's action by the Board of Regents brings Murray State in line with all the other public institutions of higher education across the Commonwealth" said Jody Cofer, Murray State employee and chair of the Kentucky Fairness Alliance Board of Directors. "What has been the practice of most members of the university community is now official policy. Fairness for all university workers benefits the entire community, but most importantly it sends a signal that Murray State truly is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution for all members of society."
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With over 10,000 members, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance seeks to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through leadership development, public education and by encouraging participation in the democratic process.
The Ampersand symbolizes the solidarity we are building through Friends & Family, and suggests the inclusiveness we are working toward. It reflects the idea that no one individual, legislator, organization, or city can carry all the water for equality. Our success lies in our solidarity.
