Statement of Non-Discrimination
Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity; human dignity; and racial, cultural and ethnic diversity, both as an educational institution and as an employer. Accordingly, the University prohibits and does not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, shared ancestry, genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a veteran and any other legally protected classes in its programs or activities, including but not limited to in admissions, in the classroom, and in the workplace. Duquesne University also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in an internal or government investigation or proceeding about a report of discrimination or harassment.
Additionally, In accordance with the University's mission, and as required by Title IX and its implementing regulations, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any/all of its programs or activities, including admission and employment. Moreover, Duquesne University is committed to fostering an atmosphere free from sex discrimination and creating an inclusive campus environment for all members of the University community. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator (contact information below), the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. This policy, as well as information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination and information about how to make a complaint of sex discrimination, is located at www.duq.edu/titleix.
The University’s commitment to non-discrimination, and the University’s non-discrimination
policies and procedures apply to all educational programs and activities of the University,
including, but not limited to, employment practices, admission, educational policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other University-sponsored programs.
This is a commitment by the University in accordance with its religious values and
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including Title IX of the
Education Amendment Acts of 1972. Nothing herein, however, should be interpreted as
a waiver by the University of its own Constitutional and legal rights based upon its
religious affiliation.
- The following persons have been designated to coordinate compliance:
- Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response (Responsible for Coordinating Title
IX Compliance)
Alicia Simpson
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response
339 Duquesne Union
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(412) 396-2560
- Section 504/Disability Coordinator (Responsible for Coordinating Disability Compliance)
Adam Wasilko
Assistant Vice President of Student Involvement
309 Student Union
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(412) 396-6635
- Director of Employee and Labor Relations (Responsible for Coordinating the University's obligations under TAP No. 30: Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity and Human Relations in the Workplace and Classroom) Lindsay Seal Director of Employee and Labor Relations 204 Koren Bldg. seallFREEDUQUESNE (412) 396-5103
- Chief Diversity Officer (Responsible for Coordinating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
for All Members of Duquesne's Community)
Crystal McCormick
Chief Diversity Officer
409 Administration Bldg.
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(412) 396-4280
- Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response (Responsible for Coordinating Title
IX Compliance)
Alicia Simpson
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response
339 Duquesne Union
simpsona8FREEDUQUESNE
(412) 396-2560
- Other Reporting Options
- Ethics Point
(866) 294-8662
http://www.ethicspoint.com - Bias Education Response Team
- Anonymous Reporting Form for Title IX and Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
- Reports may be made anonymously using this form.
- Reports may be made anonymously using this form.
- Ethics Point
- Duquesne University’s Non-Discrimination policies may be accessed as follows:
- TAP No. 30: Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity and Human Relations in the Workplace and Classroom
- TAP No. 31: Section Misconduct and Gender Discrimination
- TAP No. 56: Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities
- TAP No. 61: Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment
- TAP No. 62: Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodations
- ADA/Section 504 Grievance Process
- Interim Pregnancy and Parenting Students Policy
- Bias Incident Response Team Incident Response Policy and Protocol