Equal Opportunity Programs

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Equal Opportunity Programs

• Law, Equity and Auditing
• 530 H.F. Robinson Bldg.
• 227-7116

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Relevant WCU Policies

• EEO Statement
• Policy for Accommodation of Faculty, Employees,
  and Applicants with Disabilities (83)
• Unlawful Workplace Harassment (70)
• Grievance Procedures for SPA Employees (77)
• Improper Relationships with Students (58)
• Sexual Harassment (53)

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EEO Statement

• WCU does not practice or condone
  discrimination in any form against students,
  employees, or applicants on the grounds of race,
  color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
  disability, or sexual orientation.

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Policy for Accommodation of Faculty, Employees,
and Applicants (83)

• WCU is committed to ensuring that all
  qualified individuals with disabilities have the
  opportunity to take part in educational and
  employment programs and services on an equal
  basis. The aim is to provide this opportunity in
  an integrated setting that fosters independence
  and meets the guidelines of the ADA and the
  Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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Unlawful Workplace Harassment Policy (70)

• It is every employees responsibility to
  conduct herself or himself in a manner that
  contributes to an environment free of unlawful
  harassment or discrimination and free of
  unprofessional bias in the supervision and
  evaluation of employees.

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Grievance Procedures for SPA Employees (77)

• An employee has the right to present a
  grievance free from interference, restraint,
  coercion, or reprisal. Procedures for filing a
  grievance are outlined in the policy.

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Improper Relationships with Students Policy (58)

• 2 types of situations where the University
  prohibition and punishment of amorous
  relationships is necessary
• 1) Employee may not evaluate or supervise
  the student.
• 2) Employee may not engage in sexual
  activity with any enrolled student, other than
  his or her spouse, who is lt18 years of age.

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Sexual Harassment Policy (53)

• WCU employees and students should be free from
  sexual harassment from any university employee,
  student, or visitor to the campus, or any agent,
  or contractor having a business, professional, or
  educational relationship with the university.

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Sexual Harassment

• Any unwanted, unwelcome and uninvited sexual
  verbal or physical attention

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Two Types of Sexual Harassment

• Quid Pro Quo
• Hostile Environment

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Examples of Sexually Harassing Behaviors

• Offensive e-mails
• Unwanted physical contact
• Sexually insulting remarks about race or gender
• Insistent requests for dates
• Jokes using sexual language
• Pin-up calendars
• Stalking

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Sexual Harassment is NOT

• A hug between friends
• Mutual flirtation
• A sincere and personal compliment

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Sexual Harassment Reporting Procedures

• Tell the person to stop.
• Document everything (dates, times, witnesses,
  what happened, etc.)
• Inform supervisor.
• Contact Mary Ann Lochner, Law, Equity and
  Auditing at 227-7116.

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Helpful Links

• http//www.wcu.edu/chancellor/index/universitypoli
  cy/policy.html (Site for all University policies)
• http//www.wcu.edu/chancellor/index/universitypoli
  cy/policy.html (Site for Office of Equal
  Opportunity Programs)