VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #U001

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Policy Order No.: U001 Effective Date:

November 30, 2001 October 15, 2024

Revised Date:

__________________________ Dixie Tooke-Rawlins, D.O. President ___________________________________________________________________________________ VCOM Notice of Nondiscrimination ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ................................................................................................... 1 2. DURATION OF POLICY ..................................................................................................................... 2 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION VCOM is committed to providing an academic and employment environment in which all people are treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity. It is the policy of VCOM that no person shall, including on the basis of sex, be discriminated in, or be denied the benefits of, any education program or activity that it operates, and any such discrimination is expressly prohibited. This requirement not to discriminate is required by Title IX and Part 106 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations and extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to the VCOM Title IX Coordinators, to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. VCOM’s commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination includes and extends far beyond the federally protected classes and includes, but is not limited to, age, gender, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. VCOM has a commitment to nondiscrimination against any individual or group of individuals. VCOM has no tolerance to inappropriate behavior exhibited as an act of discrimination. Any person having inquiries concerning VCOM’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, or Section 504 of the ADA, is directed to contact the Director of Human Resources, who serves as the Title IX Coordinator for each campus at: Carolinas Campus Jean Harris, BS 350 Howard Street Spartanburg, SC 29303 Auburn Campus Lasaua Willis, MBA Signature on File 1.

910 South Donahe Drive Auburn, Alabama 36832 Phone: 334-442-4031

Phone: 864-327-9841

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VCOM Notice of Nondiscrimination