RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Director of Human ResourcesDeputy Title IX/Section 504 CoordinatorConway Hall 102, Finance and HumanResources816-501-4555TitleIX@rockhurst.eduDean of StudentsDeputy Title IX/Section 504 CoordinatorMassman Hall, Student DevelopmentOffice816-501-4030TitleIX@rockhurst.edu408Vice President, Academic AffairsSenior Title IX/Section 504 CoordinatorMassman Hall816-501-4028TitleIX@rockhurst.eduIndividuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department ofEducation.Please see the Harassment, Discrimination and Professional Conduct Policy for moreinformation about reporting concerns and applicable procedures.*Title IX says, that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination underany education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.* Section 504 says no otherwise qualified individual in the United States shall, solely byreason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefitsof, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federalfinancial assistance.Harassment, Discrimination and Professinal ConductCommitment to Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment and Non-RetaliationThe purpose of this policy is to uphold the University’s mission in preserving the fundamentaldignity and rights of all individuals employed or seeking to be employed by, orotherwise involved in or seeking to be involved in programs or activities of, RockhurstUniversity.Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are contrary to the values of RockhurstUniversity. Preventing discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as other disrespectfulconduct based on one’s protected status, is the responsibility of all members ofthe Rockhurst University community. Violations of this policy must be reported as soonas possible to designated personnel as stated in this policy. Every effort will be made torespond to concerns of perceived prohibited conduct (“Concerns”) in a reasonable, thoroughand timely manner. If any one feels that the University has not met its obligationsunder this policy, that person should contact the Director of Human Resources, Dean ofStudents, or Vice President of Academic Affairs.Prohibited ConductDiscriminationIt is a violation of this policy to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion,national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation,veteran status or other status protected by law, in any educational program or activity,and employment opportunities.