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'''1.1''' UNMC promotes equal educational and employment opportunities in the academic and work environment free from discrimination and/or harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included.
'''1.1''' UNMC promotes equal educational and employment opportunities in the academic and work environment free from discrimination and/or harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included.
== Scope ==
== Scope ==
'''2.1''' This policy is applicable to all UNMC students, and employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. It also applies to campus visitors like applicants for educational programs, applicants for employment, volunteers, and vendors.
'''2.1''' This policy is applicable to all UNMC students, and employees to include Office/Service, Managerial/Professional, Faculty, and Other Academic positions. It also applies to campus visitors like applicants for educational programs, applicants for employment, volunteers, and vendors.
== Basis of the Policy==
== Basis of the Policy==
'''3.1''' '''Notice of Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):'''<br />
'''3.1''' '''Notice of Non-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):'''<br />
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'''4.1''' The UNMC Human Resources’ Division Director of Employee Relations and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic 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.
'''4.1''' The UNMC Human Resources’ Division Director of Employee Relations and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Academic 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 on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its educational programs, activities and 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 on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its educational programs, activities and employment. Harassment on the basis of a person’s protected status is prohibited under this policy.  <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 />


'''5.2''' Employees on each campus of the University of Nebraska shall be employed and equitably treated in regard to the terms and conditions of their employment without regard to individual characteristics other than qualifications for employment, quality of performance of duties, and conduct in regard to their employment in accord with University policies and rules and applicable law.<br />
'''5.2''' Employees on each campus of the University of Nebraska shall be employed and equitably treated in regard to the terms and conditions of their employment without regard to individual characteristics other than qualifications for employment, quality of performance of duties, and conduct in regard to their employment in accord with University policies and rules and applicable law.<br />


'''5.3''' Hostile Environment: conduct which is severe or pervasive, on the basis of a person’s protected status, whether oral, pictorial, electronic (whether real or virtual), written, or physical, which in purpose or effect intimidates the recipient or creates an offensive or hostile working or academic environment. Such communication might be repeated use of greeting or titles offensive to the recipient, e.g.: gestures. <br />
'''5.3''' Hostile Environment: conduct which is severe or pervasive, on the basis of a person’s protected status, whether oral, pictorial, electronic (whether real or virtual), written, or physical, which in purpose or effect intimidates the recipient or creates an offensive or hostile working or academic environment. Such communication might be repeated use of greeting or titles offensive to the recipient, e.g.: gestures. <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]].
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]].
==Inquiries==
==Inquiries==
'''6.1''' Any student applicant or student participating in educational programs and activities, employee, applicant for employment, or campus visitor, who believes he or she may have suffered discrimination or harassment based upon protected status (race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation) should report problems, concerns, complaints, or issues relating to alleged prohibited discrimination or harassment to:<br />
'''6.1''' Any student applicant or student participating in educational programs and activities, employee, applicant for employment, or campus visitor, who believes he or she may have suffered discrimination or harassment based upon protected status (race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation) should report problems, concerns, complaints, or issues relating to alleged prohibited discrimination or harassment to:<br />
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E-mail [mailto:csirizzotti@unmc.edu csirizzotti@unmc.edu]<br />
E-mail [mailto:csirizzotti@unmc.edu csirizzotti@unmc.edu]<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]].
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’ Division Director of Employee Relations, Assistant Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Students, and the University.'''<br />
'''Human Resources’ Division Director of Employee Relations, Assistant Vice Chancellor- Academic Affairs, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, Students, and the University.'''<br />
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UNMC reserves the right to take appropriate action against prohibited discrimination and harassment affecting the work or academic environment in the absence of a complaint from an individual.<br />
UNMC reserves the right to take appropriate action against prohibited discrimination and harassment affecting the work or academic environment in the absence of a complaint from an individual.<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]].
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]].
== Confidentiality ==
== Confidentiality ==
'''8.1''' To the extent possible the investigation of complaints filed under this policy shall be kept confidential. Investigations may be limited by the information provided by the complainant and the complainant's willingness to pursue a formal complaint. <br />
'''8.1''' To the extent possible the investigation of complaints filed under this policy shall be kept confidential. Investigations may be limited by the information provided by the complainant and the complainant's willingness to pursue a formal complaint. <br />