General Information 

 

University Policy Statement 

Florida Atlantic University “FAU” or “University” complies with applicable federal, state, and local discrimination/harassment laws to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of all forms of discrimination or harassment. Unlawful discrimination or harassment based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected status is prohibited. Discriminatory conduct in the form of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is also prohibited. To facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise, FAU has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and equitable process for those involved in allegations of discrimination or harassment.

Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against or harassed is encouraged to contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCR9) at 561-297-3004 or submit a report at www.fau.edu/report

 

University Notice

Florida Atlantic University “FAU” is committed to creating a safe learning and working environment where all members of the University community adhere to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended “Title IX.” Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and includes protections from sexual harassment and sexual violence under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It is imperative that all FAU employees and affiliates understand their obligation under Title IX and FAU Regulation 7.008 (Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment).

Accordingly, the Compliance Office in conjunction with the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX “OCR9” will send out a mandatory online training course annually so that employees (staff, faculty, administrators, student-employees, etc.) better understand how to prevent and report sex discrimination, harassment, assault, and retaliation. The course will also help employees recognize and respond to reports of sexual misconduct in accordance with applicable laws and university policies or regulations. The course continues FAU’s commitment to promoting compliance and awareness about Title IX.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Florida Atlantic University “FAU” is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

As a government contractor, FAU is also committed to taking affirmative action to hire and advance minorities and women as well as qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. We invite employees who are disabled or protected veterans and who wish to be included under our Affirmative Action Program to self-identify as such with the EEO Coordinator. This self-identification is strictly voluntary and confidential and will not result in retaliation of any sort.

Employees of and applicants to FAU will not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisting in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights related to any Federal, State, or Local law regarding EEO for qualified individuals with disabilities or qualified protected veterans.

In furtherance of Florida Atlantic University’s policy regarding Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, FAU has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices, and procedures which the university is committed to applying in order to ensure that its policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified protected veterans is accomplished. This Affirmative Action Program for qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified protected veterans is available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment upon request, between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

The Equal Opportunity Programs Office
777 Glades Road
Kenneth R Williams Administration Building AD 265
Boca Raton, FL 33431
PH: 561-297-3004