Non-Discriminatory Statement

In its active commitment to building a diverse community, Guilford College rejects discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental disability in employment of faculty and staff; transfers, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, working conditions, benefits, compensation, and training; admission of students or access to programs or activities for its student population. The College also seeks to avoid discrimination in the administration of educational programs, admission policies, financial aid, housing, or any other College program or activity.

Guilford College remains committed to recruitment of faculty, staff and students who are of the Quaker faith, while remaining open to and appreciative of people of all faiths.

Guilford College is committed to providing a work and campus environment free from all forms of discriminatory intimidation or harassment. Sexual harassment is expressly prohibited. Any substantiated incidents of sexual harassment by faculty, managers, supervisors, co-workers, vendors, or students will result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal for faculty, staff or students. Vendor relationships may be terminated if problems arise in this area of College business.

It is the responsibility of every employee and student to bring to the attention of the appropriate senior administrator instances of discrimination, including sexual, racial or ethnic harassment. All complaints will result in prompt and thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary action if warranted. Complaints will be kept as confidential as possible. The College will not tolerate retaliation against employees or students who report incidents of discrimination or sexual harassment, or those who participate in College investigations of alleged discrimination or harassment.

If an employee has a problem related to perceived discrimination or harassment, she or he should report the matter to her or his supervisor or the appropriate person under the College's grievance procedure. If she or he is not satisfied with the response to the complaint, the employee should report the problem to a higher level of management.

In cases involving faculty or administrative staff members, any complaints regarding violations of this policy should be brought to the appropriate senior administrator: President, Provost, Academic Dean, Chief Financial Officer, Dean of Student Life, or Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

Nonexempt staff members who wish to make such a complaint may do so through the Director of Human Resources.

Complaints by students concerning discrimination, harassment, or intimidation in recruitment or administration are to be reported in writing to the Dean of Student Life (who may, if the case involves a faculty member, refer it to the Academic Dean). Students making such complaints may select an advocate from fellow students, faculty or staff if the presence of an advocate would be supportive to the student in the process. The institution shall respond to such complaints in a timely manner, reporting the outcome to the student.

All complaints will result in prompt and thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary action if warranted. Complaints will be kept as confidential as possible. The College will not tolerate retaliation against employees or students who report incidents of discrimination or sexual harassment, or those who participate in College investigations of alleged discrimination or harassment.