"Texas A&M University is committed to providing an educational and work climate that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual. Faculty, staff and students should be aware that discrimination and harassment based on the age, ethnic background, family status, gender, handicap, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status of individuals or any other subgroup stereotyping or grouping within the University community are unacceptable. To fulfill its multiple missions as an institution of higher learning, Texas A&M encourages a climate that values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, pluralism and the uniqueness of the individual within our state, nation and world. The University also strives to protect the rights and privileges and to enhance the self-esteem of all its members."