POLICY

Western Oregon University is dedicated to providing an open learning and 
working environment for all its citizens.  Western is strongly committed to 
Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity both in policy and in 
spirit.  The university will not tolerate harassment against any member of the 
campus community.

    PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to comply with mandatory affirmative action 
efforts placed on institutions of higher education and to reinforce Western
Oregon University's dedication to have a campus free of discrimination.

    PROCEDURES

Follow the procedures outlined in the Procedures for Discrimination or 
Harassment Complaints found in the Affirmative Action Plan, New Employee 
Orientation Packet, or obtain a copy in the Affirmative Action Office. 

    AUTHORITY

Western is in accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended 11375) for 
Affirmative Action (AA), the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) for Equal 
Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Oregon Revised Statutes 243.305 for both 
AA and EEO.  Additionally, the following laws pertain: Equal Pay Act of 1963, 
Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Americans with Disabilities Act and 
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 
and ORS 243.315, 279.053 and 352.380.

    APPROVAL

Responsibility is placed upon administrative personnel to create and maintain an 
environment free of harassment be it based on race, color, sex, marital status, 
religion, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or any reason 
prohibited by federal or state law.