West Chester University Nondiscrimination/Affirmative Action Policy

West Chester University is committed to providing leadership in extending equal opportunities to all individuals. Accordingly, the University will continue to make every effort to provide these rights to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admission, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, University-sponsored activities and programs, or in its employment practices. This policy is in compliance with federal and state laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Executive Order of the Governor of Pennsylvania. Any individual having suggestions, complaints, or grievances with regard to equal opportunity or affirmative action, or to request a translation of this publication into a language other than English, should be directed to Lynn Klingensmith, Social Equity Director/Title IX Coordinator, at lklingensmith@wcupa.edu or 610-436-2433.

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Disclaimer

This publication is neither a contract nor an offer of a contract. The information it contains was accurate at the time of its publishing. Fees, deadlines, academic requirements, degree programs, housing availability and other matters described in this publication may change without notice. The School reserves the right to amend, modify or rescind any policy and to create new policies at any time in its sole discretion.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other harassing conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment occurs when:

• submission to the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment or status in a course, program, or activity;
• submission to or rejection of the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature by an individual is used as the basis for an academic or employment related decision affecting such an individual; or
• the unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive as to substantially limit or interfere with an individual's work, educational performance, participation in extra-curricular activities, or equal access to the University's resources and opportunities; or
• such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or abusive living, working, or educational environment.

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ADA Policy

West Chester University is committed to equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination for all students, employees, applicants for admission or employment, and all participants in public University-sponsored activities. In keeping with this commitment, and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the University will make every effort to provide equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination for all members of the University community and visitors to the University, regardless of any disability an individual may have. Accordingly, the University has taken positive steps to make University facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities and has established procedures to provide reasonable accommodations to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in University programs.

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