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participation in benefits or activities, either on the staff or in the student body, any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or mental or physical disablement, provided such disablement , with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent satisfactory work performance.” This nondiscrimination policy also relates to the University’s actions concerning choice of contractors and suppliers of goods and services and to the use of University facilities.
The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance (fau.edu/eic)
The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance promotes a working and learning environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment. We focus on the needs of the University community through establishing meaningful partnerships with faculty, students, staff, administrators and the public. The office supports the incorporation of inclusion and diversity in its programming as well as training initiatives.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on gender in educational programs which receive federal financial assistance. Athletics are one component of Title IX. Other programs and activities which may be included are: recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships; course offerings and access; hiring and retention; and, benefits and leave. Title IX also protects students and employees, both male and female, from unlawful sexual harassment in school programs and activities.
In compliance with Title IX, Florida Atlantic University prohibits discrimination in employment as well as in all programs and activities on the basis of sex.
The Title IX Coordinator monitors compliance with the regulations of this law. Individuals with questions or concerns about Title IX, and/or those who wish to file a complaint of non-compliance, may contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ ocr/index.html.