University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The University of Nebraska at Kearney declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska at Kearney shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or Vietnam-era veteran status. The University of Nebraska at Kearney reaffirms that all women and men--students, staff, faculty and administrators--are to be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect. Any form of discrimination, including sexual harassment, is prohibited. This policy in enforced by federal law and the University of Nebraska Board of Regents policies. The Director of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity monitors the University of Nebraska at Kearney's affirmative action and equal opportunity policies.

A work and academic environment free of discrimination is the responsibility of every member of the campus community. Students, faculty, staff, and administrators may assist parties in bringing forward inquiries or complaints of alleged prohibited discrimination. Inquires about the Nondiscrimination or Sexual Harassment Policies and Grievance Procedures Relating to Alleged Prohibited Discrimination may be made to a University Representative (i.e., Director, Department Chair, Dean, Vice Chancellor, or AA/EO Director). University representatives shall observe confidentiality with respect to any matter brought under the Grievance Procedures relating to Alleged Prohibited Discrimination. There shall be no retaliation against any person who in good faith participates in or takes advantage of these procedures. Grievance procedures relating to alleged prohibited discrimination are available to any employee, applicant for employment, student, candidate for admission, campus visitor or other invitee, licensee or university volunteer who believes he or she has not received the benefits of the Nondiscrimination or Sexual Harassment Policies. The university reserves the right to take appropriate action against prohibited discrimination affecting the academic or work environment in the absence of a complaint from an individual