Faculty Handbook 2012 - 2013

Denison University first instituted an Affirmative Action Plan in 1977 for the purpose of reviewing College policies and practices to ensure equal opportunity in employment and education. The Provost with respect to the faculty, the Director of Human Resources with respect to the Supportive Operating Staff and Administrative Staff, and the Vice-President for Finance and Management with respect to outside contractors, are responsible for helping to meet these goals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Denison University does not engage in discrimination in its educational, student life, and employment policies against students, employees, or prospective employees, on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The University complies with the requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and all other applicable federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender. Sexual harrassment and sexual violence are forms of discrimination prohibited under Title IX. Title IX violations may be referred to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) or to the Title IX coordinators.