North Carolina State University hereby affirms its desire to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all faculty and students that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and free from discrimination which is otherwise prohibited by university policy or regulation. Unlawful discrimination is completely incompatible with the values and goals of North Carolina State University and will not be tolerated. North Carolina State University strives to maintain an environment that supports and rewards individuals on the basis of such relevant factors as ability, merit and performance. Definitions Discrimination is unequal and unlawful treatment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Retaliation is conduct causing any interference, coercion, restraint or reprisal against a person complaining of discrimination or participating in the resolution of a complaint of discrimination.
Harassment is a form of discrimination.
Violations of Policy Any individual with a concern, grievance or complaint of discrimination or retaliation should utilize the procedures available under the Code of Student Conduct, the SPA Grievance and Appeals Procedures, or the Grievance Procedure for Faculty and EPA Professional Employees.