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Policy No: '''1099'''<br /> | Policy No: '''1099'''<br /> | ||
Effective Date: '''09/22/09'''<br /> | Effective Date: '''09/22/09'''<br /> | ||
Revised Date: ''' | Revised Date: '''04/08/19'''<br /> | ||
Reviewed Date: ''' | Reviewed Date: '''04/08/19'''<br /> | ||
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<big>'''Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy'''</big> | <big>'''Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy'''</big> | ||
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'''3.2 Harassment:'''<br /> | '''3.2 Harassment:'''<br /> | ||
UNMC reaffirms that all women and men -- administrators, faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors -- are to be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect. Any form of harassment on the basis of a person’s protected status | UNMC reaffirms that all women and men -- administrators, faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors -- are to be treated fairly and equally with dignity and respect. Any form of harassment on the basis of a person’s protected status is prohibited. <br /> | ||
Sexual Misconduct which includes dating violence, domestic assault, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment (including hostile environment and ''quid pro quo''), and stalking is covered under UNMC Policy No. 1107, [[Sexual Misconduct]].<br /> | Sexual Misconduct which includes dating violence, domestic assault, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment (including hostile environment and ''quid pro quo''), and stalking is covered under UNMC Policy No. 1107, [[Sexual Misconduct]].<br /> | ||
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Federal and State laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, more specifically define UNMC non-discrimination obligations. | Federal and State laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, more specifically define UNMC non-discrimination obligations. | ||
== Authorities and Administration == | == Authorities and Administration == | ||
'''4.1''' The UNMC | '''4.1''' The UNMC Associate Director of Human Resources - Employee Relations and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs/Student Affairs are responsible for the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy at the campus level in consultation with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Executive Director of Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
'''5.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and non-discrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Harassment on the basis of a person’s protected status is prohibited under this policy.<br /> | '''5.1''' The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment, and non-discrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Harassment on the basis of a person’s protected status is prohibited under this policy.<br /> | ||
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'''Employees, applicants for employment, or campus visitors - Discrimination or Disability Inquiries:'''<br /> | '''Employees, applicants for employment, or campus visitors - Discrimination or Disability Inquiries:'''<br /> | ||
Linda Cunningham, MPA<br /> | Linda Cunningham, MPA<br /> | ||
Associate Director of Human Resources - Employee Relations <br /> | |||
Administrative Building (ADM) – Office# 2001<br /> | Administrative Building (ADM) – Office# 2001<br /> | ||
Telephone: 402.559.7394<br /> | Telephone: 402.559.7394<br /> | ||
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'''Students or applicants for educational programs and activities - Discrimination or Disability Inquiries:'''<br /> | '''Students or applicants for educational programs and activities - Discrimination or Disability Inquiries:'''<br /> | ||
Philip D. Covington, EdD<br /> | Philip D. Covington, EdD<br /> | ||
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success & Academic Affairs<br /> | |||
Student Life Center 2033 | Student Life Center 2033 | ||
Telephone: 402.559.2792 | Telephone: 402.559.2792 | ||
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Sexual Misconduct which includes dating violence, domestic assault, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment (including hostile environment and ''quid pro quo''), and stalking is covered under UNMC Policy No. 1107, [[Sexual Misconduct]]. | Sexual Misconduct which includes dating violence, domestic assault, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment (including hostile environment and ''quid pro quo''), and stalking is covered under UNMC Policy No. 1107, [[Sexual Misconduct]]. | ||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
'''Human Resources’ | '''Human Resources’ Associate Director of Human Resources – Employee Relations, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success & Academic Affairs, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Students, and the University.'''<br /> | ||
'''7.1''' A work and academic environment free of discrimination is the responsibility of every member of the campus community. | '''7.1''' A work and academic environment free of discrimination is the responsibility of every member of the campus community. | ||
The Associate Director of Human Resources – Employee Relations, Linda Cunningham, MPA, is responsible for hearing employee’s complaints, concerns, reports of problems, and for providing assistance in such matters as ADA, discrimination and/or harassment.<br /> | |||
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success & Academic Affairs, Philip D. Covington, EdD, is responsible for hearing student’s complaints, concerns, reports of problems, and for providing assistance in such matters as ADA, discrimination and/or harassment. <br /> | |||
University representatives (e.g.: Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Directors, Managers and Supervisors) are responsible for assisting faculty, staff, and students in receiving appropriate responses to complaints or issues. <br /> | University representatives (e.g.: Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Directors, Managers and Supervisors) are responsible for assisting faculty, staff, and students in receiving appropriate responses to complaints or issues. <br /> | ||
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*Employees, applicants for employment, or campus visitors may contact Linda Cunningham, MPA at 402.559.7394 or at [mailto:lcunning@unmc.edu lcunning@unmc.edu] | *Employees, applicants for employment, or campus visitors may contact Linda Cunningham, MPA at 402.559.7394 or at [mailto:lcunning@unmc.edu lcunning@unmc.edu] | ||
*Students or applicants for educational programs and activities may contact Philip D. Covington, EdD at 402.559.2792 or at [mailto:philip.covington@unmc.edu philip.covington@unmc.edu] | *Students or applicants for educational programs and activities may contact Philip D. Covington, EdD at 402.559.2792 or at [mailto:philip.covington@unmc.edu philip.covington@unmc.edu] | ||
*Employees, Students, Applicants, Campus Visitors - Title IX Inquiries may contact Carmen Sirizzotti, MBA, at 402.559. | *Employees, Students, Applicants, Campus Visitors - Title IX Inquiries may contact Carmen Sirizzotti, MBA, at 402.559.2717 or at [mailto:csirizzotti@unmc.edu csirizzotti@unmc.edu] | ||
*[http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/board/RegentPolicies.pdf University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policies] | *[http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/board/RegentPolicies.pdf University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policies] | ||
*[http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/hr/NU_Sexual_Misconduct_Policy_2014_0530.pdf University of Nebraska Regents Policy 2.1.8] | *[http://www.nebraska.edu/docs/hr/NU_Sexual_Misconduct_Policy_2014_0530.pdf University of Nebraska Regents Policy 2.1.8] | ||