NC State University

(Ex: 11.15.1 or REG 11.15.1)

Sexual Orientation Policy Statement

REG04.25.3

August 30, 1999 Archived Version (Effective August 30, 1999 through May 29, 2003)

Non Discrimination

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, April 29, 1991; reissued on October 31, 1996; amended February 19, 1999; reformatted regulation endorsed by the University Council on August 9, 1999. Amendment issued by the Chancellor on August 30, 1999. Amended September 2, 2003. Additional History Information.

Related Policies: BOG interpretation of term "personal malice" used in UNC Code Section 604B , issued March 9, 1990; Board of Trustees Policy - Grievance Procedure for Faculty and EPA Professional Employees ; Board of Trustees Policy - Code of Student Conduct ; Board of Trustees Policy - Uniform Student Grievance Procedures ; Administrative Regulation – Resolution Procedures for Harassment Complaints ; SPA Grievance and Appeals Procedures

Additional References:

Contact Info: Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Equity (919-515-4559)

  1. Policy Statement
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    Educational and employment decisions should be based on an individual's abilities and qualifications and should not be based on factors or personal characteristics that are not germane to academic abilities or job performance. Traditionally we have viewed race, sex, religion, and national origin as among those factors which are not connected with academic abilities or job performance. An individual's sexual orientation is another factor which is not relevant to educational and employment decisions. Therefore, only relevant factors are to be considered in such decisions and equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are to be applied at North Carolina State University. This internal policy does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.

  2. Grievance Procedures
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    Faculty, staff, and students who have a complaint may seek appropriate redress regarding matters related to sexual orientation through existing grievance procedures.

  3. Short Statement for Publications

    4. The following short statement regarding the university's policy on sexual orientation is to be used in university publications whenever such publications contain abbreviated references to other university policies regarding discrimination.

    "North Carolina State University regards discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be inconsistent with its goal of providing a welcoming environment in which all its students, faculty, and staff may learn and work up to their full potential. The University values the benefits of cultural diversity and pluralism in the academic community and welcomes all men and women of good will without regard to sexual orientation."