Equal Employment Opportunity
Purpose
Fort Hays State University is committed to ensuring a supportive environment for a diverse student body and work force. Policies have been developed to foster a climate conducive to meeting our University mission while maintaining the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The purpose of the Equal Opportunity Program is to affirm Fort Hays State University's commitment to providing equal opportunity and access in all areas, including employment, admission, financial aid, housing, academic programming, athletics and student organizations.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Fort Hays State University is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment. FHSU is committed to an environment in which students, faculty, administrators, and staff work together in an atmosphere free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, exploitation and intimidation, including, but not limited to, verbal, physical, or written behavior directed toward or relating to an individual or group on the basis of their protected class status.
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 to employment, education programs and all activities of Fort Hays State University. For information pertaining to services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities, contact the Human Resource Office, Sheridan Hall Room 110, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601, (785) 628-4462.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program
Fort Hays State University is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment. Every individual has the right to expect that such personnel actions are made on the basis of job-related criteria only.
Objectives | Administration | Dissemination
Adopted by President's Cabinet (10-05-11).
Revised by President's Cabinet (06-11-14).