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Northwestern University does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates.
Harassment, whether verbal, physical or visual, that is based on any of these characteristics, is a form of discrimination. This includes harassing conduct affecting tangible job benefits, interfering unreasonably with an individual's academic or work performance, or creating what a reasonable person would sense is an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
While Northwestern University is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression, discrimination and harassment identified in this policy are neither legally protected expression nor the proper exercise of academic freedom.
Examples of discrimination and harassment may include:
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demoting or terminating someone because of the person's protected status
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jokes or epithets about another person's protected status
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teasing or practical jokes directed at a person based on his or her protected status
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the display or circulation of written materials or pictures that degrade a person or group
- verbal abuse or insults about, directed at, or made in the presence of an individual or group of individuals in a protected group.
Confidentiality
All reports describing conduct that is inconsistent with these policies will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Complaints about violations of these policies will be handled confidentially, with facts made available only to those who need to know in order to investigate and resolve the matter.
Retaliation
The University prohibits retaliation against anyone for registering a complaint pursuant to these policies, assisting another in making a complaint, or participating in an investigation under the policies. Anyone experiencing any conduct that he or she believes to be retaliatory should immediately report it to one of the individuals listed below.
Resolution
If a complaint of discrimination, harassment or sexual harassment is found to be substantiated, appropriate corrective action will follow, up to and including separation of the offending party from the University, consistent with University procedure.
Where to Get Advice and Help
Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Disability Services
720 University Place
Evanston
eeo@northwestern.edu
847-491-7458
Office of the Provost
Rebecca Crown Center
633 Clark Street
Evanston
nu-provost@northwestern.edu
(847) 491-7040
Mary Desler (student-to-student complaints)
Associate Vice President
Scott Hall, Room 36
Evanston
m-desler@northwestern.edu
847-491-8430
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