Human Resources Manual
| Policy No.: | 2-2 | This policy applies to: | |
| Policy Name: | EEO, Affirmative Action & Title IX |  |
Non-exempt staff |
| Effective Date: | 08/01/04 | |
Exempt staff |
| Revised: | 05/30/2008 | |
Faculty |
Policy
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, as a religious institution, Loyola’s character, goals, and mission are infused by its Jesuit, Catholic values. Loyola is mindful of these values in its employment practices and in seeking personnel who will make a positive contribution to the Loyola community consistent with its religious traditions.
Loyola University New Orleans is committed to the policies of affirmative action and promoting diversity in the workplace. This includes a pledge to emphasize the recruitment of women and minorities to fill vacant, exempt and non-exempt positions. Also, the university will monitor human resources activities to ensure that the university’s equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and philosophies are being carried out.
Employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination or harassment will be subject to disciplinary action.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX forbids discrimination on the basis of sex against students and employees. Title IX forbids sex discrimination in all aspects of education and all aspects of employment including hiring and promotion, tenure, salaries, benefits, training, demotion, lay-off, firing, transfer and other conditions of employment. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that sexual harassment and sexual assault are types of sex discrimination and thus a violation of Title IX.
Loyola University New Orleans strongly supports equal opportunity in all aspects of University services and employment as provided in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Issues or concerns regarding these policies should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources.
