NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
The Βι¶ΉΣ³» does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Inquiries concerning non-discrimination may be referred to Zeva Edmondson, Director, Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access Coordinator, Βι¶ΉΣ³» at (775) 784-1547. Alternatively or in addition to the University's Center, the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education may be contacted at U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100; Telephone: (800) 421-3481; Fax: (202) 453-6012; TDD: (800) 887-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found on the Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access website.
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