Ensuring Standard Language
The following are approved forms of
standard statements that are required, either by law or
common sense, in various publications.
Mission Statement
The following mission statement for
FHSU has been approved by the Kansas Board of Regents:
Fort Hays State University provides accessible quality education to Kansas, the nation, and the world through an innovative community of teacher-scholars and professionals to develop engaged global citizen-leaders.
Affirmative Action Statements
The following is the approved wording
to be used for the various sections of the affirmative
action notification to be used in published FHSU materials
Notice of Non-discrimination
Fort Hays State University does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national
origin, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran status or
special disabled veteran status in its programs and activities.
The director of affirmative action, coordinator of Title
IX, Title VI, Section 504 and ADA regulations, may be contacted
at 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099, (785) 628-4232.
Notice of Accessibility
Fort Hays State University will ensure
that no qualified person with a disability is denied the
benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise
subjected to discrimination because of inaccessibility
of education programs and activities operated by Fort Hays
State University. To obtain information as to the existence
and location of services, activities and facilities that
are accessible to persons
with disabilities, interested persons should contact Lisa
Karlin, coordinator of Title IX, Title VI, Section 504
and ADA regulations, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099,
(785) 628-4232.
Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment
Fort Hays State University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, the
disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Informal Notice of Accessibility
It is important that you enjoy the [insert
name of event]. Persons with special needs or requirements
should provide advance notice to [insert name and telephone
number]. [You are encouraged to use the wheelchair symbol
with this notice.]
University Description and Location
Fort Hays State University is a thriving liberal and applied arts, state-assisted institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in many fields and provides a wide variety of cultural and intellectual resources,not only for its faculty, staff and students but for the western Kansas region and beyond. Fort Hays State occupies the southwest corner of Hays,Kan., a city of about 20,000 people located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. The city and its people make their livings from across a wide spectrum of industries-agriculture, education, light manufacturing,medical care, oil, retail and technology.
Shorter Forms of University Description and Location
When a Description of Only the Institution is Needed
Fort Hays State University is a thriving liberal and applied arts, state-assisted institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees in many fields and provides a wide variety of cultural and intellectual resources,not only for its faculty, staff and students but for the western Kansas region and beyond.
When a Description of Only the Physical Location and Setting is Needed
Fort Hays State occupies the southwest corner of Hays,Kan., a city of about 20,000 people located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. The city and its people make their livings from across a wide spectrum of industries-agriculture, education, light manufacturing,medical care, oil, retail and technology.
When a Description of Only the Physical Location is Needed
Fort Hays State occupies the southwest corner of Hays,Kan., a city of about 20,000 people located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70.