NUMBER: EOP 1.04
SECTION: Equal Opportunity Programs
SUBJECT: Non-Discrimination Policy
DATE: November 17, 2003
Policy for: All Campuses
Procedure for: All Campuses
Authorized by: Bobby D. Gist
Issued by: Equal Opportunity Programs
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I. POLICY
A. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in
educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the
basis of personal characteristics that are not relevant to an
individual's abilities, qualifications, or job performance.
Under federal and state law, these characteristics include
age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and disability
status. It is the policy of the University that an individual's
sexual orientation be treated in the same manner.
B. This policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual
orientation does not apply to the University=s relationships with
outside organizations including the federal government, the
military, ROTC, private businesses, and state government
agencies, including benefit and retirement plans administered
by those organizations.
II. Procedure:
A. Faculty, staff, or students of the University having a complaint
of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation should notify
the Equal Opportunity Officer on the campus of the University
at which they are employed or enrolled.
If you are a student, staff or faculty member or applicant and need to file a complaint of discrimination, please contact Rhonda Y. Edwards.
Send comments to Myra L. Smith