Equal Opportunity Statement
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. Any complaint arising by reason of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity, Eastern Kentucky University, Jones Bldg. Room 416, Richmond, Kentucky 40475 (859) 622-8020, or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. 20202 1-800-421-3481(V), 1-800-877-8339 (TTY).
The Office of Institutional Equity is charged with the University’s compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are forms of sex discrimination that are prohibited by Title IX and may include off campus conduct of such nature. The Office of Institutional Equity is charged with the University’s compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries concerning Title IV and Title IX compliance are coordinated through:
John Dixon
Jones Bldg. Room 120
Coates CPO 24A
Richmond, KY 40475
Email: john.dixon@eku.edu
The Title IX Coordinator has ultimate oversight responsibility for the University’s Title IX Program and Title IX inquiries and complaints. Working collaboratively with University resources, the Title IX Coordinator identifies and addresses any patterns or systemic problems that may arise during the review of such inquiries or complaints. The Title IX Coordinator also responds to Title IX, Title VI and Title VII inquiries and complaints, as well as provides training, and conducts investigations. Any questions regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator.
View the entire University Policy: 1.4.1POL Discrimination and Harassment
Veterans Statement
It is the policy of the University that there shall be no discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation and any other condition, or privilege of employment, on the basis of status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran (as defined by P.L. 107-288), veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or veteran who participated in a US military operation for which an Armed Force Services Medal was awarded pursuant to EO 12985, with regard to any position for which such individual may be qualified. This policy is intended to be in compliance with the University's obligation as a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, specifically 38 USC Sec. 4212, and its implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-250. Any complaint arising by reason of alleged discrimination shall be directed to: Office of Institutional Equity, Eastern Kentucky University, Jones Bldg. Room 416, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102, (859) 622-8020.
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