Discrimination and Harassment
"It is the policy of Ohio University that there shall be no discrimination against any individual in educational or employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation or handicap. Also, there shall be no discrimination because of age except in compliance with requirements of retirement plans or state and federal laws and guidelines."
- Excerpt from Ohio's Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity Policy
A downloadable version of the Ohio University Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available here.
Persons who feel they have been discriminated against or harassed relative to equal opportunity issues may approach the Office for Institutional Equity staff for advice and council regarding resolution of their concerns.
Harassment
The Harassment Policy Statement outlines the types of complaint resolutions available for sexual harassment and other forms of harassment. These general guidelines are followed when individuals consult with the Office regarding discrimination and harassment relative to all equal opportunity issues, including discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, or veteran status.
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Ohio University Title IX Grievance Procedures describe the University's procedures for reporting and responding to reports of discrimination based on sex.
Title IX Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
The Title IX Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities describe the duties and responsibilities incumbent to the position.
Department Reporting Form
Departments aware of incidents related to Harassment must complete a Department Harassment Reporting Form and forward to Laura Myers, Interim Director and Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator, Office for Institutional Equity, Crewson House.
Who to Contact
Laura Myers, Interim Director, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator, in the Office for Institutional Equity, may be reached by phone at 740-593-2620 or by email to equity@ohio.edu.
