Types of Complaints

The University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, child birth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances where religious preference is permitted by law), or any other protected status or characteristic as defined by law.

The Office of Equity and Compliance addresses complaints of discrimination and discriminatory harassment. Please visit our Reporting page to file a report.

Discrimination

“Discrimination” is defined as disparate treatment or unfavorable conduct directed at an individual based on any status or characteristic identified by policy or as defined and protected by applicable law.

Discriminatory Harassment

“Discriminatory Harassment” is defined as unwelcome verbal, written or physical conduct based on any status or characteristic outlined in this policy, which a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive. Discriminatory harassment may include slurs, taunts in the guise of jokes, disparaging references to others, use of epithets, stereotypes, comments, gestures, threats, graffiti, display or circulation of written or visual materials, taunts on manner of speech, and negative reference to customs when such conduct is based on or motivated by any status or characteristic identified by policy or as defined and protected by applicable law.