Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The College expressly prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of any College-recognized protected classification, including sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or involvement in a College program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, The Equal Pay Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and the Borough of Swarthmore Ordinance on Non-Discrimination.
Grievance Procedures
Swarthmore College, as an educational community, will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of discrimination and harassment based on a protected classification in order to eliminate the discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects on any individual or the community.
Inquiries or complaints may be directed as follows:
On Campus: | |||
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Paula MacDonald Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Human Resources 101 S. Chester Road, first floor | Bindu Jayne Title IX Coordinator
Title IX House 504 Fieldhouse Lane | Susan Smythe ADA Compliance Program Manager
Facilities Management Service Building 106 | |
Off Campus: | ||
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| US Dept of Education, Office for Civil Rights 215-656-8541 OCR.Philadelphia@ed.gov | US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: 1-800-669-4000 | PA Human Relations Commission: (215) 560-2496 |
The College's complaint resolution procedures applying to:
- staff can be found on the Procedures for Resolving Complaints Against Staff Members Relating to Discrimination or Misconduct page of the Employee Handbook,
- students can be found in the Student Conduct Policies and Procedures section of the Student Handbook,
- faculty and instructional staff can be found in section II.C.1 of the Handbook for Instructional Staff and
- sexual violence, harassment, stalking and intimate-partner violence (including domestic violence and dating violence) complaints can be found in the Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy
External Hotline (866) 292-7713
If you do not feel comfortable with any of these options, the Swarthmore College Hotline, 866-292-7713, is another avenue you may choose. This toll-free line is available 24/7 and there will always be someone available to speak with you. The line is managed by an outside company that will listen to your concern and direct it to the appropriate college official for prompt and corrective action. You may remain anonymous or you may choose to identify yourself. Regardless of your decision, your information will be documented and addressed appropriately.
Non-Retaliation
Swarthmore prohibits retaliation against anyone who makes a good faith effort to appropriately disclose perceived wrongdoing and the College makes every effort to redress such situations. In all cases, members of the community should report their concerns when they feel they are being subjected to unethical, illegal, or unsafe activities or when they become aware of such activities going on at the College.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
Swarthmore College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons without discrimination against any person by reason of any College-recognized protected classification, including sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability.
In keeping with the long-standing traditions of the College and the spirit and letter of the federal and state equal opportunity laws, we affirm it the standing policy of the College to realize equality of opportunity in education and employment; to guard against discrimination contrary to that aim; and to correct discriminatory behavior if found to exist within the College community. Consistent with maintaining an educational program of the highest quality, our standing policy includes affirmative efforts to achieve the above goals in employment and education.
The above policy has been and shall be further implemented by the President and by members of the faculty and administration designated by the President for that purpose. (Adopted by the Board of Managers 1 March 1975, with amendments 24 April 1976, 3 December 1977, 7 December 1985, and 5 March 2007.)
These policies apply to all College community members, including faculty, staff, students, and volunteers.
