Policy 4:3 - Equal Access and Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Interim Policy
Policy Contact: Office of Human Resources
Purpose
This policy sets forth the University鈥檚 position on equal access and opportunity and non-discrimination among its employees, students, visitors, and other members of the University community and implements SDBOR Policy 1.4.4 and related provisions.
- Policy
- The University offers equal opportunities in employment and for access to and participation in education, extension, and other services at the University to all persons qualified by academic preparation, experience, and ability for the various levels of employment or academic program or other University service. The University will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on or related to a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic recognized under applicable law.
- The University, in conjunction with state and federal law and applicable SDBOR and University policies, is committed to the objectives of equal access and opportunity and non-discrimination. Redress for alleged violations of those laws may be pursued at law, or through the procedures established in University Policy 4:6 through the University Title IX/EO Coordinator.
- Title IX/EO Coordinator contact information shall be maintained and made available in, and disseminated to the University community and general public by, the University Title IX/EO Coordinator Office located in the University Office of Human Resources, or successor unit.
- Title IX/EO Coordinator contact information shall be maintained and made available in, and disseminated to the University community and general public by, the University Title IX/EO Coordinator Office located in the University Office of Human Resources, or successor unit.
- The University President is responsible for assuring that the principles of SDBOR Policy 1.4.4 and this policy are communicated effectively to the University community and the public at large. The Title IX/EO Coordinator is designated as responsible for providing notice to employees, students, and other members of the University community regarding equal access and opportunity at the University and for monitoring compliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
- The Title IX/EO Coordinator, upon approval of the University President, may establish an advisory committee to assist the Title IX/EO Coordinator with the University鈥檚 strategies for addressing equal access and opportunity and non-discrimination at the University.
- The University offers equal opportunities in employment and for access to and participation in education, extension, and other services at the University to all persons qualified by academic preparation, experience, and ability for the various levels of employment or academic program or other University service. The University will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on or related to a person's race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected category, class, or characteristic recognized under applicable law.
Responsible Administrator
The Title IX/EO Coordinator, successor, or designee is responsible for annual and ad hoc review of this policy. The University President is responsible for approval of modifications to this policy.
Approved by President on 08/01/2014. Revised 11/16/2018 (clerical). Revised 01/29/2024 (clerical). Revised 07/21/2025 (interim).
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