Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policies
911±¬ÁÏÍø pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, 911±¬ÁÏÍø will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. 911±¬ÁÏÍø prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 911±¬ÁÏÍø does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Office for Civil Rights or the University Title IX Coordinator.
911±¬ÁÏÍø shall take affirmative action, positive and extraordinary, to overcome the discriminatory effects of traditional policies and procedures with regard to the disabled, minorities, women, and veterans.