University of Arkansas
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Non-Discrimination Policies
University of Arkansas Diversity Values Statement
In order to enhance educational diversity, the University of Arkansas seeks to include and integrate individuals from varied backgrounds and with varied characteristics such as those defined by race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and intellectual perspective.
University of Arkansas Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas to provide an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential through equal opportunity. The university should be a place of work and study for students, faculty, and staff, which is free of all forms of discrimination, sexual intimidation and exploitation. Therefore, it is the policy of the University of Arkansas, to prohibit discrimination of its students, faculty, and staff and to make every effort to eliminate discrimination within the university community.
Therefore, the University of Arkansas is committed to providing equal opportunity for all students and applicants for admission and for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, age gender, religion, national origin, marital and parental status, veteran status and sexual orientation. Discrimination on the basis of disability in educational programs and activities and in employment at the University of Arkansas is prohibited.
It is the responsibility of the University of Arkansas’ Office of Affirmative Action to investigate and resolve all allegations of discrimination including sexual harassment. For information or to report allegations contact: Jenifer S. Tucker, Office of Affirmative Action, 346 West Avenue, West Avenue Annex, Fayetteville, AR, (479) 575-6208.
Campus Council Anti-Discrimination Statement, 1991
The Campus Council of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, does not condone dis-criminatory treatment of students or staff on the basis of age, disability, ethnic origin, marital status, race, religious commitment, sex, or sexual orientation in any of the activities conducted upon this campus. Members of the faculty are requested to be sensitive to this issue when, for example, presenting lecture material, assigning seating within the classroom, selecting groups for laboratory experiments, and assigning student work. The University faculty, administration, and staff are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity to all students.
University of Arkansas Sexual Harassment Policy
It is the policy of the University of Arkansas to provide an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The university should be a place of work and study for students, faculty, and staff, which is free of all forms of sexual intimidation and exploitation. Therefore, it is the policy of the University of Arkansas, to prohibit sexual harassment of its students, faculty, and staff and to make every effort to eliminate sexual harassment in the university. For the complete text of the sexual harassment policy, please refer to: Sexual Harassment Policy
To request sexual harassment training for your department, contact:
Jenifer S. Tucker
Compliance Officer
Office of Affimative Action
Phone: 479-575-6208
Definitions of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and adapted to the academic environment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or written communications of a sexual nature, regardless of where such conduct might occur.
There are two kinds of sexual harassment: “Quid Pro Quo” and Hostile Environment.
"Quid Pro Quo" harassment occurs when submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or educational decisions affecting that person.
A "hostile environment" may exist where a student or employee is subjected to unwelcome sexual innuendoes, vulgarity, touching, or propositioning even though submission to sexual advances has not been implied as a condition of employment or as a condition affecting educational decisions.
Sexual harassment can take many forms: Verbal, Physical, Written or Visual.
Verbal
- Sexual innuendoes, comments, and suggestive remarks about clothing, a person's body, or sexual activities
- Suggestive or insulting sounds
- Humor and jokes about sex
- Sexual propositions, invitations, or other pressure for sex
- Implied or overt threats
Physical
- Patting, pinching, feeling, or any other intentional and inappropriate touching
- Making obscene or offensive gestures
- Attempted or actual kissing or fondling
- Coerced sexual intercourse
- Assault (See the University of Arkansas Sexual Assault Policy)
Written or Visual
- Pictures or drawings of a sexual nature
- Sexually derogatory pin-ups, screen savers, posters, cartoons, magazines, or calendars
- Messages, words, comments, rhymes, or other writing of a sexually derogatory nature
For more information and to report allegations of discrimination and/or sexual harassment, contact:
Jenifer S. Tucker
Compliance Officer
Office of Affimative Action
346 N. West Avenue (West Avenue Annex)
479-575-6208