Every member of the Vermont State Colleges should work to ensure non-discriminatory processes and practices with faculty, staff, and students.
Qualified students are recruited for, admitted to and participate in all University programs without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law. The VSC will provide reasonable accommodations to create equal opportunity for students with known disabilities.
Faculty, administrators, and staff are employed without discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, marital status, any other status protected by law, or disability unrelated to job requirements. The VSC will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee.
Additionally, the VSC will engage in affirmative efforts to recruit, admit, and support students and to recruit, employ, and support employees in order to achieve the diversity which advances the educational mission.
The Vermont State Colleges complies with State and Federal laws related to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Any questions or complaints about potential or perceived discrimination in violation of any State or Federal law should be directed to the appropriate individual or agency listed below:
This statement is in compliance with State and Federal law. It does not create any rights or benefits beyond those afforded by law. Castleton University and the Vermont State Colleges also have specific policies related to non-discrimination which are outlined elsewhere in this handbook.