Sent: 2011-02-21
From: Cynthia Nichols, Office of Civil Rights and Diversity
To: Students

Subject: University Policies-Discrimination, Harassment, Affirmative Action

Eastern Illinois University is enriched by building a campus that celebrates and draws upon the talents of all its students, faculty, and staff (Internal Governing Policy, #174).

Eastern Illinois University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis of discrimination precluded by federal and state statues, is strictly prohibited (#174).

Pasted below are links to the university's policies and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, affirmative action, and the provision of accommodations. These links are provided to you as a convenient method for reviewing these subjects. I invite you to contact our office with any questions that you may have about these policies or to bring to our attention any issues related to discrimination or harassment.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Nichols
Director, Office of Civil Rights and Diversity cdnichols@eiu.edu
1011 Old Main
Office: 581-5020
(http://castle.eiu.edu/~civil/home/index.php

Diversity, Nondiscrimination, and Affirmative Action:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy174.html

Affirmative Action Procedures for Specified Veterans and Applicants and Employees with Disabilities:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy172.html

Discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy178.html

Services for Students with Disabilities:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy62.html

Religious Observance Accommodations for Students:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy61.html

Sexual Harassment Policy:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy175.html

Consensual Relations (between professors and students):
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy11.1.html

Conflicts of Interest in Supervisory Relationships:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy11.html

Sexual Assault: http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy185.html

Discrimination Complaint Procedures:
http://castle.eiu.edu/~auditing/IGP/policy173.html