UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

POLICY STATEMENT ON NON-DISCRIMINATION

 The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications.  Consistent with this principle and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or sexual orientation.[1]  Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.  A copy of the University’s EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the University’s website at http://www.unc.edu/depts/eooada/. 

Any University unit that publishes materials that contain the University’s non-discrimination statement should include all bases of non-discrimination (age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status and sexual orientation) in that material, as follows:

            For educational materials:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of educational opportunity.  The University does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or sexual orientation.  The Dean of Students (01 Steele Building, Chapel Hill, NC  27599-5100 or 919.966.4042) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies.

            For employment materials: 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University reaffirms its commitment to equality of opportunity and pledges that it will not practice or permit discrimination in employment on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or sexual orientation  

If you need assistance in reviewing your materials or have additional questions, please contact any of the following attorneys in the Office of University Counsel at 962-1219:  Mary Sechriest, Associate University Counsel (mary_sechriest@unc.edu), Joanna Carey Smith, Associate University Counsel (joanna@unc.edu), or Leslie Strohm, General Counsel (leslie_strohm@unc.edu).   

Any inquiries regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies should be brought to the attention of one of the following administrators, as noted: 

 The University’s Counseling and Psychological Service ((966-3658) is also available to provide confidential advice to students.  The University’s Ombuds Office (843-8204) is available to provide confidential advice to employees.

 This matter deserves our careful attention and our shared commitment to ensuring the University remains free from discrimination and harassment in all aspects of its activities and operations.

Last revised:  October 2005