Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator
The University of Scranton is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
Applied to the University Community

 In keeping with the promise of our Mission, the University of Scranton is fully committed to providing the protection of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws in its recruitment and retention practices. In employee and student recruitment practices, all qualified individuals will be treated equally in consideration for employment and access to education at the University. Discrimination based upon the above-listed  factors will not be tolerated. Important retention practices include providing the following essential services: 1) cultural competence training, 2) gender equity training, 3) reasonable accommodations for students and employees with disabilities, 4) promotion of  friendly working and learning environment, 5) enforcement of the Non-discrimination & Anti-harassment and Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct policies which includes a forum and process for lodging and investigating complaints in cases of policy violation.

 

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Requests for reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities are handled and arranged by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE).
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