University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Policy Name: Non-Discrimination
Policy Number: LR 201.1
Effective Date: April 1, 2010
Revised Dates: April 23, 2021, April 1, 2010
Most Recent Review Date: April 23, 2021
Policy
UA Little Rock adheres to a policy that enables all individuals, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, marital or parental status, or genetic information to work and study in an environment unfettered by discriminatory behavior or acts. Harassment of an individual or group will not be condoned, and any person (student, faculty, or staff member) who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.
Harassment that is considered discriminatory includes actions or conduct (verbal, graphic, gestural, or written) directed against any person or group with the intent to demean or create a hostile or threatening environment. It is not the intent of this policy to infringe upon or limit educational, scholarly, or artistic expression. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the Department of Human Resources to obtain assistance and information concerning filing a complaint.
At the same time, the university prohibits discriminatory practices; it promotes equal opportunity through affirmative action. Non-discriminatory affirmative action equal opportunity policies apply to recruitment, hiring, job classification and placement, work conditions, promotional opportunities, demotions/transfers, terminations, training, compensation, choice of contractors and suppliers of goods and services, educational opportunities, disciplinary action, recreational and social activities, use of facilities, housing, and university-sponsored programs.
The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy:
Employee Relations Manager/ADA Coordinator
Department of Human Resources
501-916-3180 (office)
Title IX Coordinator
Department of Human Resources
501-916-3180 (office)
In addition, individuals may also file complaints directly with the Office of Civil Rights within the United States Department of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html or, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may be contacted by phone at 1.800.669.4000, or you may visit their website at https://www.eeoc.gov/.
Source: UALR Employee Handbooks, Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
Status: Active
Approved By: Christina Drale, Chancellor
Originator: Department of Human Resources
Custodian: Department of Human Resources