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All 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ Faculty and Staff are required to complete the online Preventing Sexual Harassment class, or a face-to face workshop to be offered on a departmental request.

• 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾’s Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
• 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ Policy Prohibiting Non-Sex Based Discrimination
• 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾’s Title IX Statement
• 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ Policy Prohibiting Sexual Misconduct and Other Gender-Based Discrimination
• USM Policy on Sexual Misconduct

9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer, providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified, without regard to age, class, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, immigration status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University adheres to and AA/EEO laws and University System of Maryland Board of Regents Policies Section VI General Administration:

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9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ values diversity among our students, faculty, and staff and believes that interactions with those holding varying perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs contribute to a well-rounded educational experience and promotes personal and professional development.  Understanding and acceptance of others is of ever-increasing importance in today’s world.

The Office of Institutional Equity works in partnership with the Office of Human Resources to educate and support employees in the search and selection process; and compiles applicant and employee data on an annual basis to assist the University in diversifying and retaining a high quality workforce.

The Office of Institutional Equity directly assists with Fair Practice issues supporting 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾’s Sexual Harassment Policy & Procedures (PDF) and 9i´«Ã½ÓÐÏÞ¹«Ë¾ Policy Prohibiting Non-Sex Based Discrimination Against Non-Students (PDF), and also hears complaints in regards to sexual harassment and discrimination on campus and works in partnership with appropriate parties to resolve these issues.