Racial Harassment Policy
POL 04.25.2
November 20, 1998 Archived Version (Effective November 20, 1998 through February 16, 2006)
Non-Discrimination
Authority: Board of Trustees
History: First Issued: February 11, 1989. Last Revised: November 20, 1998. Additional History Information.
Additional References: UNC Code: Appendix I.C. (Personnel) and XII (Students) ; Office of Equal Opportunity Website
Contact Info: Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Equity (919-515-4559)
1. POLICY STATEMENT.
1.1 Racial bias or harassment is a form of race discrimination in violation of federal and
state law and North Carolina State University policy, and it will not be tolerated.
North Carolina State University will respond promptly to all complaints of racial
harassment. Faculty, staff, and students should be aware that violation of this policy
will lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
1.2 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 harassment and discrimination. North Carolina State
University wishes to maintain an environment which supports and rewards individuals on the
basis of such relevant factors as academic ability and work performance.
1.3 Conduct or action that is based on a person’s race or color creates a hostile
environment that prevents effective learning or work performance, and it is in opposition
to a campus environment free of harassment.
2. PROCEDURES, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND PREVENTION
The Board of Trustees hereby delegates to the Chancellor the authority
to implement this policy and to establish necessary and appropriate procedures
to achieve a harassment-free campus.
