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Preamble:
Employees and students should feel comfortable in coming forward to
express concerns and/or to otherwise address prohibited and illegal
discrimination.
Policy Statement:
1. It is the policy of Wichita State University to prohibit discrimination in employment and in educational programs and activities because of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, status as a veteran or disability.
2. In working to achieve and maintain a welcoming and discrimination-free environment, it is necessary and appropriate that employees and students be encouraged to make complaints and concerns about perceived discriminatory behaviors known to University supervisors and officials.
3. Any University employee or student who engages in retaliatory conduct against a University employee or student who has filed a complaint alleging discrimination or otherwise exercised their rights and privileges against illegal discrimination will be subject to disciplinary actions pursuant to established University procedures, up to and including termination of employment or student status.
4. This prohibition against retaliatory conduct applies regardless of the merits of the initial complaint of illegal discrimination.
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures
Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the
University.
The Vice President and General Counsel and the Office of Human Resources shall have primary responsibilty for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.
Effective Date:
February 12, 2004
(Note: Because this policy applies directly to students and employees at Wichita State University, Prohibition of Retaliation has also been included in Chapter 3, General Employment Policies, at Section 3.19.)