Tulane University: General Information
2008-2009 Academic Year
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GENERAL POLICIES
Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
institution. Consequently, its policy of nondiscrimination includes recruitment,
employment, admission retention and promotion of the most qualified students,
faculty, and staff regardless of an individual's race, sex, color, religion,
marital/ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, or
veteran status. Tulane University does not discriminate in its provision of services
and benefits or in its treatment of students, patients, and employees. Inquiries
regarding this policy may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity.
Tulane University is committed to a policy of compliance with Federal laws and
regulations concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, color,
national/ethnic origin, religion, age handicap, or veteran status in educational or
institutional programs and activities. Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the other similar legislation prohibit such
discrimination.
Tulane University has implemented grievance procedures for faculty, staff, and
students concerning cases of alleged discrimination, including those of alleged
sexual harassment. It is the policy of the University that harassment on the basis
of sex among employees constitutes an impermissible employment practice,
which is subject to disciplinary action and shall not be tolerated. Complaints or
confidential inquiries may be referred to the Office of Human Resources or the
Office of Institutional Equity.
Sexual harassment involving students and university personnel or among students
is equally impermissible and shall not be tolerated. The University is committed
to providing an environment to study free of discrimination and sexual
harassment.
Reporting the Complaint: It is not necessary to first confront the harasser prior to
instituting a complaint under this policy. However, it is appropriate to promptly
report a complaint so that a full and complete investigation is possible. Any
person designated to receive complaints from students, employees, or faculty
must notify the Office of Institutional Equity within twenty-four (24) hours of
receiving a harassment complaint.
Complaints by students: A student who believes she or he has been harassed or is
being harassed may report the alleged harassing behavior to any of the following
individuals or agencies: