Nondiscrimination Policy
The University of Jamestown is committed to fostering an atmosphere that is respectful and cooperative, and which promotes equal opportunity. University of Jamestown prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment in the University environment, in its employment, and in all of its programs, including: all academic, extra-curricular, and University-sponsored activities whether off or on campus. University of Jamestown is committed to ensuring an environment free from all discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family medical history or genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military or veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or other status with respect to which discrimination would be unlawful. Prohibited behaviors include: disrespectful and offensive behavior, unwelcome remarks and/or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual’s race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other status with respect to which discrimination would be unlawful.
All students, faculty, administrators, and staff are encouraged to work together to prevent acts of unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of any kind. University employees who observe acts of discrimination and/or harassment should intervene to stop discrimination and/or harassment, unless circumstances would make such intervention dangerous. Any student, faculty, administrator, or staff who believes he or she has been subjected to or witnessed discrimination, harassment, or a hostile environment shall promptly report such conduct to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Becky Knodel (bknodel@uj.edu, 701-252-3467 ext. 5566, Liechty Center/Taber Hall 219) or the alternate designee, Vice President for Student Affairs (Lyngstad), so that the University can timely, fairly, and appropriately investigate, document, and respond to any such reports. Any student, faculty, administrator, or staff found to have engaged in acts of unlawful discrimination, harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment at the University of Jamestown, will be promptly disciplined. Such discipline may include, if circumstances warrant, discipline up to and including suspension, expulsion, and termination. Retaliation against any person who complains of discrimination or harassment, or who participates in the investigation of a complaint of discrimination or harassment, is prohibited. Individuals who are found to have engaged in retaliation will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment, suspension, or expulsion.