The commitment of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms. This policy is designed to promote a safe and healthy learning and work environment and to comply with multiple laws that prohibit discrimination, including: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Act, the Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. This policy and the associated procedures are established to provide a means to address complaints of discrimination or harassment based on the protected categories described herein.
This Nondiscrimination Policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities. In furtherance of Illinois’ commitment to the principles of equality and equal opportunity, this policy may be invoked by students, applicants, visitors, faculty, staff, employees, and former employees of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Office of the Chancellor.
It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
Individuals who believe that a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign employee has subjected them to discrimination or harassment in violation of this policy should contact the Office for Access and Equity at accessandequity@illinois.edu or (217) 333-0885. Office for Access and Equity Procedural Guidelines will govern these complaints.
Individuals alleging violations of this policy should report the alleged misconduct immediately upon experiencing or learning of the alleged misconduct.
University employees to whom alleged misconduct is reported should immediately report the alleged misconduct to the appropriate campus office. Supervisory employees who fail to report alleged or suspected violations of this policy to the appropriate campus office in a timely manner may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to misconduct by a student in violation of the Student Code should contact the Office for Student Conflict Resolution at (217) 333-3680 or conflictresolution@illinois.edu. Complaints referred to the Office for Student Conflict Resolution shall be investigated and resolved pursuant to Student Disciplinary Procedures. Students reporting alleged or suspected violations of this policy during non-business hours or University-designated holidays should contact the Emergency Dean at (217) 333-0050.
There are no exceptions to this policy.
Office for Access and Equity
614 E. Daniel Street, Suite 303
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 333-0885
accessandequity@illinois.edu
Office for Student Conflict Resolution
409 Turner Student Services Building
610 East John Street, MC 306
Champaign, IL 61820-5717
(217) 333-3680
conflictresolution@illinois.edu
Title IX Office
614 E. Daniel Street, Suite 303
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(844) 616-7978
titleixcoordinator@illinois.edu