Policy 4.3 - Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action
BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Policy and Procedure Manual
SUBJECT: Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action
NUMBER: 4:3
Office/Contact: Human Resources
Source: ; ; ; ; SDBOR Policy 4:8; ; Title XI of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. The following policies and procedures are important elements in equal
opportunity. The sources are also listed:
- Sexual Harassment Policy:
- Human Rights Complaint Procedures:
- Faculty Grievance Procedure:
- Non-Faculty Exempt Grievance Procedure:
- CSA Grievance Procedure:
Purpose
黑料网 is committed to the achievement of equal opportunity
in student admissions, student financial assistance, and faculty and staff employment.
黑料网 prohibits discrimination based on the arbitrary consideration of such characteristics
as race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, veteran鈥檚 status, or disability, except to the extent
allowed by law. Discrimination will not be tolerated in any aspect of the access to
admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in the terms,
conditions, or privileges of employment (including but not limited to recruitment,
hiring, assignment, training, promotion, tenure, transfer, compensation or termination).
Furthermore, University and Board of Regents policy includes prohibitions of harassment
of students and employees, including racial harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation
for filing complaints of discrimination.
Policy
黑料网 affirms its commitment to the objectives of equal opportunity
and non-discrimination in accordance with state and federal law. The University complies
with the regulations of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and Section
504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other applicable Federal
and State laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination. Redress for alleged violations
of those laws may be pursued through the procedures established by the provisions
of , or through the legal system.
- Accountability:
- All members of the University community (faculty, staff and students) are responsible
for maintaining a working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
This same responsibility extends to employees of third parties doing business with
the University or on University premises and to campus visitors. It is the responsibility
of each employee and student to become fully informed of the provisions of this policy
and ensure individual compliance. Any supervisor, advisor, or other university member
to whom discrimination is reported or who becomes aware of harassment by co-worker,
subordinate, peer, or student is responsible for taking immediate steps to end the
discriminatory practice and/or for reporting the harassment to administrators with
authority to take action. All persons are charged with ensuring that they do not retaliate
in any way against a person who files a discrimination complaint. Employees and students
may be subject to disciplinary action for violation of any of the obligations set
forth in this policy statement.
Procedures
- 黑料网 is further committed to taking affirmative action to
achieve equality of opportunity with regard to the disabled, minorities, women, and
Vietnam-era veterans. The Director of Human Resources holds primary responsibility
for maintaining the Affirmative Action Plan, monitoring related university policies,
and assisting individuals who have questions or problems related to discrimination.
- Complaints:
- Any person who feels that he or she has been subject to discrimination should immediately
report their concern. Discrimination matters that are based on a protected category
(sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender,
gender identity, transgender, sexual orientation, age, or disability, genetic information,
or veteran status) should be directed to the 黑料网 Title IX Coordinator. All other
discrimination matters should be directed to the 黑料网 Director of Human Resources.
- 黑料网 will work with you to protect your privacy by sharing information with only those
who need to know in accordance with all laws. As such, your information may need to
be shared with those involved in investigating the incident, those responsible for
providing necessary resources and remedies and those responsible for ensuring the
public鈥檚 safety.
- Non-Confidential yet Private Reporting Options
- To submit an on-line 黑料网 Title IX report, click here. Your report will go to the
黑料网 Title IX-EO Coordinator. To report in person, please visit the 黑料网 Title IX
Office located on the lower level of Woodburn Hall, room 129. Alternatively, you may
contact the Title IX Coordinator by email or by phone (605-642-6590).
- To submit a report to the 黑料网 Director of Human Resources in person, please visit
the Human Resources Office located on the second floor of Woodburn Hall, room 202.
Alternatively, you may contact the Director of Human Resources by email or by phone
at (605-642-6549).
- Confidential Reporting Options
- To make an online private and confidential report, click here. You may also call a
toll-free hotline at 844-390-0005 (English speaking) or 800-216-1288 (Spanish speaking).
The online report and hotlines are provided by Lighthouse Services, Inc. Lighthouse
is an off-campus company who specializes in providing independent third-party ethics
hotline services. You may choose to remain anonymous when providing information.
Responsible Administrator
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the annual ad hoc review of this
policy and its procedures. The University President is responsible for approval of
this policy.
Source and Revision History
Approved by President Laurie Nichols on 10/11/2021.