The following statement was approved by the Salem College faculty at a meeting on May 3, 2016.

"In response to recent events and in support of the recent statements by the Salem College Board of Trustees and the president regarding NCHB2, we offer the following statement:

The faculty of Salem College acknowledges that during this academic year many painful events have impacted our diverse community, including our students of color, our LGBTQ+ students, and our students of various faith traditions and identities. We express our unwavering commitment to diversity and to a supportive and inclusive environment for all. As a faculty, we denounce all forms of discrimination.”