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Non-Discrimination / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Approved By: Provost
History:
Issued - 1972
Revised - February 15, 2013
Responsible Office: Provost
Related Policies: Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation
Additional References: Title IX Organization and Reporting Flow Chart; Title IX at Washington and Lee University

Introduction

Summary
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Applicability
This policy applies to all Washington and Lee University students, faculty, staff, and volunteers, as well as all visitors to campus (including vendors, contractors, visiting athletes, alumni, parents and guests of students, etc.).

 

Definitions

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.


Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment. Inquiries may be directed to the Interim Provost, Robert A. Strong, Washington Hall 214, (540) 458-8418, strongr@wlu.edu, who is designated by the University to coordinate compliance efforts and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, as well as those under Section 504 and other applicable non-discrimination laws.

The Coordinator has designated the following Title IX Assistant Coordinators:

  • Students -- Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Sidney S. Evans, Elrod University Commons, (540) 458-8751, sevans@wlu.edu;
  • Employment -- Executive Director of Human Resources, Amy D. Barnes, Early-Fielding Memorial Building, (540) 458-8920, abarnes@wlu.edu; and
  • Gender Equity in Athletics (Interim) -- General Counsel, Leanne M. Shank, 7 Courthouse Square, (540) 458-8940, lshank@wlu.edu.

Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.

Revision History

Revised February 2013 to update Leanne Shank as Interim Assistant Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics.

Revised February 2012 to add Assistant Title IX Coordinators.

Revised July 2011 to replace reference to Provost June Aprille with reference to Interim Provost Robert A. Strong.

Revised June 2009 to add "genetic information" as a protected category.