Equal Opportunity Policy

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: Discrimination and Harassment Policy:
http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/policies-and-procedures/pdfs/policy-0-007.pdf

DEO website: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/eoa/
Phone: 813-974-4373

The University of South Florida system (USF system) is a diverse community that values and expects respect and fair treatment of all people. The USF system strives to provide a work and study environment for faculty, staff and students that is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age, as provided by law. The USF system protects its faculty, staff, and students from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation. The USF system is also committed to the employment and advancement of qualified veterans with disabilities and veterans of the Vietnam era. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are prohibited at the University, and complaints of such conduct must be filed with the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office (“DEO”). DEO will review such complaints and provide appropriate response including counseling, mediation, and/or referral for disciplinary action, up to and including termination from employment and/or expulsion from the University. A student or employee who believes that he or she has not been treated in accordance with the University’s Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity Policy or its Policy on Sexual Harassment may file an Equal Opportunity Complaint. Additional information about these procedures may be obtained from the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office, ADM 172, or by calling 974-4373 or 813-974-1510 (TDD). It is prohibited for any administrator, supervisor, or other employee of USF to take any retaliatory action against an individual who, in good faith, has made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under provisions of applicable law.

 


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