2. WSU's Non-discrimination Policy

In matters of admissions, employment, housing or services, and/or in the educational program or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of:

• Sex, including:
  • Sex stereotypes
  • Sex characteristics
  • Pregnancy or related conditions
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity/expression
• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Age
• Creed
• National or ethnic origin
• Marital status
• Genetic information
• Status as a protected veteran, an honorably discharged veteran, or member of the military
• Physical, mental, or sensory disability, including the use of a trained service animal
• Immigration or citizenship status, except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract

WSU policies comply with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, including, but not limited to:

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC 1681);
• Title IX implementing regulations (34 CFR 106);
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et seq) and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (42 USC 2000e et seq);
• Title I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) and 45 CFR Part 84;
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et seq);
• Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d et seq), RCW Chapter 49.60; and
• Gender Equality in Higher Education (RCW Chapter 28B.110).  

Inquiries about the application of these laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination or harassment, may be made to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR), the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, and/or both:

Reports and complaints about conduct that may constitute discrimination (including sex discrimination under Title IX) may be made verbally or in writing to CCR and the University’s Title IX Coordinators or designees at the contact information above.

Relevant procedural guidelines and disciplinary procedures are available here:

• Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment (Executive Policy 15)
• CCR Procedural Guidelines
• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (Executive Policy 12)
• WSU Standards of Conduct for Students (WAC 504-26)
• Employee manuals:
  • WSU Faculty Manual
  • Administrative Professional Handbook
  • Civil service code (WAC 357)
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  • Employee Title IX Hearing Process

Contact HRS for information about the employee Title IX hearing process; telephone 509-335-4521; e-mail hrs@wsu.edu. See also Sections 9.0, 10.0, and 12.0.

WSU provides equal access to the Boy Scouts (Scouting America) and other designated youth groups.