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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
Michigan State University is.committed to the principles of equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action. University programs, activities and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, height, weight, veteran status or age. The University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
In carrying out this commitment, the University is guided by the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees and by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Among these arc:
Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or gender by institutions with federal contracts of over $10,000.
Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 prohibiting discrimination against students and employees on the basis of gender.
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) prohibiting discrimination in the provision of services and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or gender.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of age.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 (as amended) prohibiting discrimination in salaries on the basis of gender.
Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act prohibiting discrimination in the admission of students in health personnel training programs on the basis of gender.
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of handicap in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance and requiring affirmative action in the employment of the handicapped.
Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 requiring affirmative action in the employment of disabled and Vietnam-era veterans.
Retirement Equity Act of 1984 providing greater pension equity for women and for all workers, their spouses and dependents.
Elliott-Larson (Michigan) Civil Rights Act of 1976 prohibiting discriminatory practices, policies and customs.
Michigan Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act of 1976 prohibiting discriminatory practices, policies, and customs.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
The Board of Trustees has directed the establishment of the And-Discrimination Judicial Board (ADJB) to serve as its internal mechanism for the receipt, consideration, and resolution of complaints of alleged acts of discrimination as defined in the all-University policy entitled "MSU Anti-Discrimination Policy." Individuals who believe their rights have been abridged or that they have been discriminated against in violation of any applicable law or regulation may contact the Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board Office, telephone 353-3922, for information about the ADJB procedure.
The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring and information dissemination about the University’s program of equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action is assigned to the Office for Affirmative Action Compliance and Monitoring, telephone 353-3922.