Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX performs the following four functions in service to the University community:
►Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX administers the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment. Students and employees should direct complaints of alleged discrimination/harassment to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX. The office investigates complaints that are made on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and / or genetic information.
►Recruitment and Selection Practices
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX monitors the University's recruitment and selection activities for EO/AA compliance. Additionally, our office is available to provide trainings and meet one-on-one with search committees.
►Trainings and Educational Programs
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX contracts with Vector Solutions to provide online trainings covering discrimination and harassment based on protected classes as well as sexual harassment. Our staff presents to classes and departments upon request. Additionally, our staff is available to participate in orientation sessions.
►Equal Opportunity
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, and / or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics, and housing) which it conducts, or in any employment policy or practice.
If you require accommodations to fully participate in our meetings, we are here to assist you and make the necessary arrangements. Please contact our office.
