Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has a clear policy
that seeks to guarantee that the services and benefits offered to its
students are available equally to all. This includes equality
regardless of sexual orientation. However, ROTC programs are governed
by the United States Department of Defense, which maintains a policy of
discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. Hence, equal
opportunities are not guaranteed to all who may wish to fully
participate in ROTC programs.
The university's opposition to
the Department of Defense policy of discrimination will be actively
maintained until full equality of access and benefits is available to
all, regardless of sexual orientation. In the meantime, the university
has secured the rights of all students to enroll in and receive
academic credit for ROTC courses. Students who believe that they have
been subjected to discrimination by ROTC, or by any other division of
the university, should contact Dr. Gregory Blimling, Vice President for
Student Affairs (732-932-8576).
