These are the statements on harassment and nondiscrimination that were published in the original version of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin (June 17, 2011). Please note that this information was UPDATED on November 7, 2011. Go to www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin to see the updated version.

Policy on Prohibited Harassment and Discrimination

(www.unc.edu/campus/policies.html)

I. Policy Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. In accordance with its Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination (see below), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of an individual's race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression (hereinafter his/her "protected status").

The University recognizes the rights of all members of the University community to learn and work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination based on his/her protected status as described above. Any harassment or discrimination of University students, and employees, including faculty, EPA non-faculty, SPA employees, postdoctoral scholars, and student employees, is prohibited.

This policy also prohibits retaliation against an individual who in good faith utilizes the procedures included as appendices in the publication entitled "Policy on Prohibited Harassment and Discrimination" (located at www.unc.edu/campus/policies.html) and/or participates in any investigation related to an allegation of prohibited harassment or discrimination.

II. Resources for Information and Assistance

The Equal Opportunity/ADA Office has primary responsibility for administering this policy, but questions, concerns, and/or complaints may be addressed to any of the following offices: the Dean of Students Office, the Office of Human Resources, the Academic Personnel Office, the University Ombuds Office, The Office of Disability Services, the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, or to the respective chairs of the student, faculty, and EPA non-faculty grievance committees.

Individuals in these offices are prepared to help all members of the University community understand the policy, including providing training and information and assisting units who wish to participate in online training. They are able to explain the options available for resolving concerns related to alleged harassment or discrimination in academic or work settings at the University, including use of the procedures in the publication in Section I above. All offices receiving complaints of harassment or discrimination must notify the Equal Opportunity/ADA Office.

Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination

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 race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied. Copies of the University's EPA and SPA Equal Opportunity Plans are available on the University's Web site at equalopportunity-ada.unc.edu/index.htm.

Any inquiries regarding the University's nondiscrimination policies should be brought to the attention of one of the following administrators, as noted:*

Discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities

University EEO/ADA Officer
CB# 9160, 100 Pettigrew Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160
919-966-3576

Discrimination in employment

Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
CB #1000, 300 South Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3000
919-962-1554

Academic Personnel Office
CB# 8000, 218 South Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8000
919-843-6056

Discrimination involving students

Dean of Students
CB# 5100, 450 Ridge Road, Suite 1106
Student Academic Services Bldg.
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5100
919-966-4042

Sex discrimination in educational programs and activities

University Title IX Officer
CB# 9160, 100 Pettigrew Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9160
919-966-3576

The University's Office of Counseling and Wellness Services (919-966-3658) is available to provide confidential assistance to students. The University's Ombuds Office (919-843-8204) is available to provide confidential assistance to employees.

*The University's policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity does not apply to the University's relationships with outside organizations, including the federal government, the military, ROTC, and private employers.