Nondiscrimination and Harassment FAQs
What characteristics are protected under Â鶹ÉäÇø’s Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy?
It is the policy of Â鶹ÉäÇø not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or genetic information in its admissions, educational programs or activities, or employment.
What NU education programs or activities are covered by the Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy?
The phrase “educational programs or activities” includes instruction, grading, financial aid, training programs, internships, externships, social and recreational activities, and other aspects of the educational programs or activities at the University.
What employment practices are covered by the Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy?
Discrimination in employment prohibited by this policy includes discrimination in hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, retirement, evaluation, discipline, benefits, termination, and other employment practices.
How can I file a complaint of Discrimination or Harassment that does not fall under Title IX?
Complaints or reports may be made in person, by telephone, by voicemail message, by email, or by letter to an Equal Opportunity (EO) Grievance Officer, or an EO Grievance Officer designee. The Title IX Coordinator is also an EO Grievance Officer. EO Grievance Officers will accept anonymous and third-party reports. The person making an anonymous complaint or report is encouraged to provide as much detail as possible to allow the EO Grievance Officer to investigate the allegation and respond, as appropriate. The lack of sufficient information may limit the EO Grievance Officer’s ability to conduct a meaningful and fair investigation.
When does sexual harassment meet the definition of Title IX sexual harassment?
Sexual Harassment as defined under Title IX regulations means conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
- A university employee (including a faculty member) conditions the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the University on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
- Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the University’s education program or activity; or
- Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, or Stalking.
Title IX Sexual Harassment must also occur within an education program or activity and against a person in the United States.
How will complaints of sexual harassment not covered by Title IX be handled?
The University remains committed to addressing any unlawful sexual harassment and any violation of its policies, even those not falling within the scope of Title IX Sexual Harassment. The following are seven other University resources (and there may be others) that address inappropriate conduct falling outside of the Title IX policy and procedures:
- Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy Including Sexual Harassment (Not covered by Title IX
- Discrimination Grievance Procedures Including Sexual Harassment (Not covered by Title IX)
- Community Handbook
- Graduate/Online Student Handbook
- Employee Manual
- Faculty Manual
- Staff Manual