I. Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of North Carolina Asheville is committed to cultivating an equitable, respectful, and welcoming community. The University, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, or other legally protected status in the administration of any educational program or activity, scholarship and loan programs, admission and employment, or other school administered programs. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any University Program or Activity, including with respect to admissions and employment terms and conditions.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of the University’s nondiscrimination policies, including discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities, or sex discrimination in educational programs and activities under Title IX may be referred to Heather L. Lindkvist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Title IX Coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Heather L. Lindkvist
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Title IX Coordinator
828.232.5658
TitleIX@unca.edu
116 Highsmith Student Union
1 University Heights, CPO 1285
Asheville, NC 28804
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education, District of Columbia Office
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
OCR.DC@ed.gov
For further information about OCR and its jurisdiction, visit the OCR website or call
800.421.3481. For telecommunications relay services, dial 7-1-1 to access.
Inquiries involving nondiscrimination laws related to employment may also be referred to UNC Asheville’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access, and/or to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or North Carolina Civil Rights Division.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Charlotte District Office
129 West Trade Street, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
Email: info@eeoc.gov
For further information about EEOC and its jurisdiction, visit the EEOC website or call
800.669.4000. For those who are deaf/hard of hearing, call 800.669.6820 for TTY or
844.234.5122 for ASL Video Phone call.
North Carolina Civil Rights Division
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone | 984.236.1850 | Fax: 984.236.1946
UNC Asheville’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at UNC Asheville’s Policies and Compliance website or the Office of Institutional Integrity and Access.
To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination, including sexdiscrimination, or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to UNC Asheville’s Office for Institutional Integrity: https://titleix.unca.edu/.
II. Procedures
The University must prominently include all elements of its Notice of Nondiscrimination on the UNC Asheville website; on education materials, such as each handbook, catalog, announcement, bulletin, and application form that the University makes available entitled to notice, or which are otherwise used in connection with the recruitment of students or employees; and on employment materials, such as job postings, application forms, and announcement. Any University unit that publishes such materials should include all nondiscrimination protections (age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or veteran or military status) in that material, as follows:
For educational materials:
The University of North Carolina Asheville is committed to cultivating an equitable, respectful, and welcoming community. The University prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity, including admission and employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, or other legally protected status.
Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Title IX Coordinator (1 University Heights, Asheville. NC 28804, 828.232.5658, titleix@unca.edu). The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at https://www.unca.edu/storehouse/policies/university-policy-statement-on-nondiscrimination/.
For employment materials:
The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We also encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at https://www.unca.edu/storehouse/policies/university-policy-statement-on-nondiscrimination/.
External Regulations and Consequences
- Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972
- Age Discrimination Act of 1975
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973, secs. 503 and 504
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
- Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
- Equal Pay Act of 1963
- Executive Order 11246
- Executive Order 13672
- Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987
- Other applicable federal and state laws