Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
REG 04.25.1
Authority: Issued by the Chancellor. Changes or exceptions to administrative regulations issued by the Chancellor may only be made by the Chancellor.
History: First Issued: August 30, 1999. Last Revised: June 21, 2005. Additional History Information.
Related Policies:
NCSU POL05.25.1 Board of Trustees Policy - Grievance Procedure for Faculty and EPA Professional Employees
NCSU POL11.35.1 Board of Trustees Policy - Code of Student Conduct
NCSU POL11.40.1 Board of Trustees Policy - Uniform Student Grievance Procedures
NCSU REG04.25.2 Administrative Regulation - Resolution Procedures for Harassment Complaints
NCSU REG04.25.3 Administrative Regulation - Sexual Orientation Policy Statement
NCSU REG04.25.6 Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Response Training
Additional References:
Human Resources, Policies and Procedures Manual - Non-Discrimination Appendix
SPA Grievance and Appeals Procedures
Contact Info: Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Equity (919-515-4559)
1. Policy Statement
1.1. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to provide equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Accordingly, the university does not practice or condone unlawful discrimination in any form against students, employees or applicants on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Nor does the university allow discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation1, with respect to internal university matters that do not contravene federal or state law and that do not interfere with the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.
1.2. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation is in violation of federal and state law and North Carolina State University policy, and will not be tolerated.
1.3. Retaliation against any person complaining of discrimination is in violation of federal and state law and North Carolina State University policy, and will not be tolerated.
1.4. North Carolina State University will respond promptly to all complaints of discrimination and retaliation. Violation of this policy can result in serious disciplinary action up to and including expulsion for students or discharge for employees.
1.5. Disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be the responsibility of the dean or director, supervisor, or Office of Student Conduct as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable procedures.
1.6. North Carolina State University hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all faculty and students that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and free from discrimination which is otherwise prohibited by university policy or regulation. Unlawful discrimination is completely incompatible with the values and goals of North Carolina State University and will not be tolerated. North Carolina State University strives to maintain an environment that supports and rewards individuals on the basis of such relevant factors as ability, merit and performance.
2. Definitions
2.1. Discrimination is unequal and unlawful treatment based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition, impermissible discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation would include conduct or decisions in violation of the university's Sexual Orientation Policy Statement.
2.2. Retaliation is conduct causing any interference, coercion, restraint or reprisal against a person complaining of discrimination or participating in the resolution of a complaint of discrimination.
2.3. Harassment is a form of discrimination. See separate policy on Unlawful Harassment (Administrative Regulation No. REG04.25.4) and Resolution Procedures for Harassment Complaints (Administrative Regulation No. REG04.25.2).
3. Violations of Policy
Any individual with a concern, grievance or complaint of discrimination or retaliation should utilize the procedures available under the Code of Student Conduct, the SPA Grievance and Appeals Procedures, or the Grievance Procedure for Faculty and EPA Professional Employees.
