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Ypsilanti, MI, USA 48197
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EMU Board Policies

Civil Rights

Effective Date: 10.03.1966 Revision Date: 06.17.2003
Chapter Name: Employment / Affirmative Action Policy Number: 3.1.3
Policy Name: Civil Rights
A PDF version of this policy is available via this link.

UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT

Eastern Michigan University shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veterans status or physical or mental disability as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal statutes.  Further, the University shall not discriminate against any person because of sexual orientation.  The University shall work for the elimination of improper discrimination in the areas listed above (1) in organizations recognized by the University, and (2) from non-university sources where students and employees of the University are involved.

The sexual orientation provision of this policy shall not prohibit the University from maintaining relationships with agencies of the federal government.  Further, except where approved by separate action of the Board of Regents the provisions of this policy shall not apply to employment benefits, family housing, financial aid packages and student residency status. 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION

The President of Eastern Michigan University is responsible for the overall implementation of this policy.  The Director of Diversity and Affirmative Action is primarily responsible for the day to day implementation and enforcement of the policy.

SCOPE OF POLICY COVERAGE

The policy covers all operations and activities of the University.


Authority for Creation or Revision:

Minutes of the Board of Regents: October 3, 1966, para. .436M.  January 23, 1996, para. .5067M. June 17, 2003, para. 6132M.

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