Policy on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Racial Harassment
Saginaw Valley State University, through its governing body, the Board of Control, and its chief executive officer, the President, is committed to ensuring equal opportunities to all individuals who are associated with the University. To this end, the following Policy on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment & Racial Harassment has been adopted:
It is the policy of Saginaw Valley State University that no unlawful discrimination will be practiced or tolerated in the provision of employment, education, organizations, athletics, housing, public accommodations and other services to the public. Equal opportunity will be provided regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or familial status, color, height, weight, handicap or disability.
Employees or students may not use threats, whether explicit or implicit, concerning the terms or conditions of an individual's education, employment, housing, or participation in a University activity to gain sex, and sexual favors. Unwelcome sexual advances , including physical conduct such as touching, requests for sexual favors, derogatory verbal comments, or any other action which tends to create a hostile environment or that interferes with an individual's academic effort, employment or participation in University activities are strictly prohibited.
Anyone who concludes that he or she is the subject of discriminatory conduct or harassment, sexual or otherwise, is required to immediately report such conduct in writing to the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Programs or the Director of Staff Relations.
Offices To Contact In Resolving Various Problems or Concerns
| Case Type | Student |
|---|---|
| Academic Concerns (1,2,3) | Academic Deans Office |
| ADA / Disability Concerns | Disability Services Office |
| Residential Life Concerns | Residential Life Office |
| Crime Related Concerns | Public Safety Office |
| Racial Discrimination Concerns | Diversity Office |
| Sexual Harassment Concerns | Diversity Office |
| Code of Student Conduct Concerns | Student Conduct Office |
For grade grievance procedures see Student Handbook, Grade Grievance Procedure.
The Student Conduct Office and Academic Deans have joint jurisdiction in cases of academic dishonesty.
Academic Deans have jurisdiction in cases pertaining to classroom conduct and depending on the nature of the allegation, share jurisdiction with other offices listed on the above chart.
SVSU Students can review the Policy on Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Racial Harassment linking to the Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
SVSU Employees can review the Policy of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Racial Harassment by linking to the SVSU Operations Manual.