Nondiscrimination Policy

Individuals covered

Regular employees, full time and part time faculty, and applicants for employment.

Policy

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, gender identity, gender expression, 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.

Violations Recourse

Any alleged violations of this policy or questions regarding the law with respect to nondiscrimination should be directed to:

Director of Office of Equal Opportunity & Access
720 University Place
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1145
Phone: 847-491-7458

or

Office of the Provost
Rebecca Crown Center
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1101
Phone: 847-491-5117

Retaliation

The University prohibits retaliation against anyone for registering a complaint pursuant to this policy, assisting another in making a complaint, or participating in an investigation under the policy. Anyone experiencing any conduct that he or she believes to be retaliatory should immediately report it to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.