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For any questions please send e-mail to: NDSU.Policy.Manual@ndsu.edu

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SECTION 100: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

SOURCE:

NDSU President
SBHE Policy Manual, Section 603.2

North Dakota State University is fully committed to equal opportunity in employment decisions and educational programs and activities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and including appropriate affirmative action efforts, for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (gender), disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, status with regard to marriage or public assistance, or participation in lawful activity off the employer's premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business-related interests of the employer.

The following notice must be included in all departmental publication such as bulletins, announcements, manuals, publications, guidebooks, brochures, pamphlets, catalogs, application forms or recruitment materials describing or inviting participation in programs at North Dakota State University. (This notice is not required on departmental homepages.):

Non-Discrimination Policy:

North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam Era Veterans status, sexual orientation, marital status, or public assistance status. Direct inquiries to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreah, 205 Old Main, (701) 231-7708.

HISTORY: May 1972; Amended April 2, 1991; April 1992; August 1993; August 1999; February 2005; December 2007, June 12 2009