Return to top Affirmative Action Policy Cleveland State University is committed to the development and implementation of policies and programs that encourage the full participation of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans in all operations of the University. Accordingly, no person will be denied opportunity for employment or education or be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran status. The University's Board of Trustees has charged everyone associated with the University to support and implement the Affirmative Action policies and programs designed to achieve these goals. The Affirmative Action Office is responsible for the administration of the University's equal employment and affirmative action policies, programs, and procedures, including the investigation and resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination. It is the policy of the University that no member of the University community shall engage in sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is both reprehensible and unlawful.
It is contrary to the most fundamental ethical canons of the academic community. The University will not tolerate sexual harassment because it creates an unacceptable or injurious working or educational environment. Copies of the University policy, including complaint procedures, may be obtained from the Affirmative Action Office, the Office of Minority Affairs and Community Relations, the Department of Student Life, the Department of Human Resources Development and Labor Relations, and The Women's Comprehensive Program. The Director of Affirmative Action has primary responsibility for the investigation and resolution of sexual harassment complaints.