Statement on Non-discrimination and Harassment
DePauw University is enriched by the many experiences and perspectives each person brings to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military service status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state, or local law, in connection with admission or access to, treatment in, or application for or employment by, the University and its programs and activities. The University prohibits any such discrimination in any education program or activity it operates. Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on any of the above-identified characteristics is a form of discrimination. Harassment is a violation of the University’s Code of Conduct and includes conduct that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive, and that is carried out because of the victim’s protected characteristics, so as to exclude an individual from participating in or being denied the benefits of the University’s educational programs or activities. Further, harassment based on sex that violates Title IX includes sexual assault, domestic violence, and violence as defined by the Violence Against Women Act, as well as acts conditioning the receipt of a benefit on the individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct. Where discrimination or harassment is found to have occurred, the University will take reasonable steps to address the matter and take appropriate remedial action. The University will not retaliate against, nor tolerate retaliation against, any person for reporting discrimination or harassment or participating in any investigative process.
The University provides reasonable accommodations requested by applicants, students and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the University's nondiscrimination policy, or its policy prohibiting retaliation may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, who can be reached at:
Studebaker Administration Building
313 S. Locust Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 658-6395
hr@depauw.edu
To report Title IX or other sex-based harassment, contact the Title IX Coordinator (www.depauw.edu/studentaffairs/title-ix/). To report other forms of discrimination, contact HR (www.depauw.edu/offices/human-resources/). If desired, reports may instead be made to the above individuals in person, by mail, or by phone. For questions, concerns, or complaints about the university’s compliance with Title IX or other federal nondiscrimination laws, contact the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
DePauw University Title IX Office
Studebaker Administration Building
313 Locust Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 658-4220
titleixcoordinator@depauw.edu
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov