Sent: 2013-02-22
From: Cynthia Nichols, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Diversity
To: Students
Subject: UNIVERSITY POLICIES-- DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
Eastern Illinois University is enriched by building a campus that celebrates and draws upon the talents of all its students, faculty, and staff (Internal Governing Policy, #174).
Eastern Illinois University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis of discrimination precluded by federal and state statues, is strictly prohibited (#174).
Any employee or student who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of the aforementioned categories may file a complaint with Eastern's Office of Civil Rights and Diversity. No retaliation may be taken against any employee or student who seeks assistance or remedies. Pasted below are the links to the university's policies and procedures related to affirmative action, discrimination, harassment (including sexual assault and sexual violence), and the provision of accommodations.
We are highlighting these policies and procedures for you in order that you are fully aware of Eastern's commitment to creating a welcoming campus for all students. I encourage you to contact this office with any questions that you may have about these policies procedures and to bring to our immediate attention any issues related to discrimination or harassment.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Nichols
Director, Office of Civil Rights and Diversity
Title IX Coordinator
Eastern Illinois University
1011 Old Main
581-5020
civil@eiu.edu
Diversity, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/174.php
Discrimination Complaint Procedures:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/173.php
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/175.php
Consensual Relations (between professors and students):
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/011_1.php
Conflicts of Interest in Supervisory Relationships:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/011.php
Sexual Assault Internal Governing Policy, Sexual Assault Information and Protocol, Sexual Violence:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/185.php
http://www.eiu.edu/mandatedinformation/assault.php
Discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/178.php
Affirmative Action Procedures for Specified Veterans and Applicants and Employees with Disabilities:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/172.php
Questions about Services for Persons with Disabilities?
http://castle.eiu.edu/civil/home/index.php
Services for Students with Disabilities:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/062.php
ADA Accommodations for Employees:
http://eiu.edu/humanres/forms/ada_procedures.pdf
Religious Observance Accommodations for Students:
http://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/061.php
Student Conduct Code, Section II Health, Safety, Welfare and Rights of All Persons and Section V Students Uphold the Mission of the University by Being Responsible Citizens:
http://www.eiu.edu/judicial/studentconductcode.php#s1
Hate Crimes:
http://castle.eiu.edu/civil/documents/HateCrimes.pdf
EIU UPD Annual Security Report and Criminal Statistics:
http://www.eiu.edu/police/Welcome_Annual_Security_Report.php
http://www.eiu.edu/police/Welcome_Statistics.php
