Hello and Welcome from Equity and Diversity !

Hello and Welcome from Equity and

Diversity !

Dr. Jean Keller

Interim Vice President

Celebrating Diversity | Building Inclusion

Together, we create an inclusive environment that prepares our community

of learners for engagement in a global society

10.15Diversity

Statement

1.3.7Non-

Discrimination

1.3.19Sexual

Harassment

Equal Opportunity-Related Policies

1.3.23Consensual

Relationships

Diversity Statement

The University of North Texas values diversity and individuality as part of advancing ideals of human worth, dignity and academic excellence. Diverse viewpoints enrich open

discussion, foster the examination of values and exposure of biases, help educate people in rational conflict

resolution, responsive leadership and prepare us for the complexities of a

pluralistic society. As such, the University of North Texas is committed

to maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere that attracts qualified students, staff, and faculty from all

groups to support their success. Policy 10.15

Diversity and Non-Discrimination

The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political

affiliation, disability, marital status, ancestry, genetic

information, citizenship, or veteran status in its application

and admission process, educational programs and

activities, employment policies and use of university facilities.

Policies 10.15 and 1.3.7

SEXUAL HARASSMENT DEFINITION

Policy 1.3.19

•Unwelcome sexual advances

•Requests for sexual favors, and

•Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature regardless of gender, even if under the guise of humor.

Policy 1.3.19

SEXUAL HARASSMENT – QUID PRO QUO

When the: • Unwelcome advances • Requests for sexual

favors • Verbal or physical

conduct of a sexual nature

is made explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment or education.

HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Policy 1.3.19 – Sexual Harassment

When the unwelcome

behavior interferes with an individual's

academic or professional

performance or creates an

intimidating, hostile or offensive

employment, or educational

environment.

TITLE IX“No person in the

United States shall, on the basis of sex, be

excluded from participation in, be

denied the benefits of, or be subject to

discrimination under any educational

program or activity receiving Federal

financial assistance.”

-Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

2012 - 40th anniversary of Title IX

Known for creating access and equality for women and girls in athletics as well as other facilities and programs

Recently the scope of this legislation has been expanded to include campus sexual misconduct.

NO retaliation against an individual for:

• Good faith filing a claim of discrimination

• Instituting any proceeding under or related to state or federal anti-discrimination laws

• Testifying in a discrimination investigation or proceeding

• Opposing discriminatory actions or practice will not be tolerated.

Policy 1.3.7

RETALIATION

Consensual relationships

between faculty or staff members in

positions of authority and their

subordinates or their students are

not permitted.

Policy 1.3.23

If you enter into a relationship it is

your responsibility to

report the relationship to

your Supervisor or Chair.

Policy 1.3.23

Discrimination/Harassment What To Do

SPEAK UP SAFETY CALL MONITOR

Faculty & Staff Responsibilities

Creating safe spaces Setting standards

Talking to students Student responsibilities Bystander

responsibilities Education

Response Who to tell

o Student victim: Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Students, and/or Police

o Faculty/Staff Victim: Office of Equal Opportunity and/or Police

What to doo File a complaint

Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator, Hurley Administration Bldg. Suite 205, 940-565-2759/940-565-2711

Dean of Students is located in the Stovall Hall, Room 150, 940-565-2648

UNT Police, Sullivant Public Safety Ctr., 940-565-3000 or Dial 911

Design instruction & materials with diverse groups of students in mind

Develop a syllabus that explores multiple perspectives on the topic

Your Inclusive

Classroom

Create a challenging

and vibrant learning

process that

encourages students

to use their creative,

critical, and analytical

thinking skills

Turn potential hot topics into powerful learning experiences

Interrupt blatant discriminatory behaviors/remarks when they emerge in class

Pride Alliance Open HouseAugust 20, 2014

Sage Hall, Room 3284:00pm

New Faculty WelcomeSeptember 4, 2014

Library Forum 4:00pm

Equity & Diversity Conference February 24, 2014

Gateway Conference Center

SAVE THE DATES!

CONTACT US. . . . . Office of Equal Opportunity

940-565-2759

Multicultural Center – Stovall Hall, Room 122940.565.3424

Pride Alliance – Sage Hall, Room 328 940.565.3219

Hello and Welcome from Equity and Diversity !

Dr. Jean Keller

Interim Vice President

Celebrating Diversity | Building Inclusion

A Big Texas Welcome!