Discrimination shall not be tolerated against any student or applicant for admission because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related condition, disability, status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. Such discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated in any program or instructional area of the institution.

1. Compliance with Title IX
   Title IX, Educational Amendment of 1972
   Utah Valley University complies with federal regulations which state in part that "...no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
   
2. Grievances
   When students believe that their equal opportunity or civil rights have been violated, the institution shall provide them with the opportunity to resolve their concerns both quickly and fairly and with a minimum of disruption to the operation of the institution.
   Copies of the official grievance procedure are published annually in various institution publications, are posted in various locations on campus, and are available from the appropriate institution equity officers (See Policy E-6.2, Student Rights and Responsibilities Code).
   

1. Purpose
   The primary purpose of this procedure is to provide a remedy through which to seek redress for alleged acts of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related condition, disability, or veteran status. This grievance procedure is not applicable in situations for which other appeal and adjudication procedures are provided in State laws or in which the institution is without authority to act.
   
2. Stages of Redress
   1. The grievant must present the grievance in written form to the Student Equity Officer within 14 days (two calendar weeks) of the violation. The Student Equity Officer has seven days (one calendar week) from receipt of the written grievance in which to investigate and respond.
      
   2. If not satisfied with the response of the Student Equity Officer, the grievant may appeal within 14 days (two calendar weeks) of receipt of the response of the Officer, to the Campus Appeals Board.
      
   3. Response by the Campus Appeals Board must be given within 14 days (two calendar weeks) from receipt of the written grievance appeal.
      
   4. If the grievant is not satisfied with the response of the Campus Appeals Board, an appeal may by made within 14 days (two calendar weeks) from the receipt of the Board's response, to the President of the institution.
      
   5. Response by the President must be within 7 days (one calendar week) from receipt of the written appeal.
      
3. Hearings and Decisions
   At each of the levels noted above, the grievant shall be given the opportunity to be present and to be heard. Due process shall be accorded to all parties involved in the grievance, such as written notice of hearing dates and charge, right to counsel, right to present witnesses, right to cross examine and to present written statements. However, formal rules of evidence and trial procedure required in a court of law will not be applicable to such hearings. Decisions by the Campus Appeals Board shall be by a majority of the members present at the meeting. If the hearing goes before the President, it must be accompanied by all documentation related to the prior hearings. The President's decision is final.
   
4. Withdrawal
   A grievance may be withdrawn by the grievant at any level without prejudice or record.
   
5. Reprisals
   No reprisal of any kind shall be taken by or against any party or legitimate participant in the grievance procedure by reason of such participation.
   
6. Confidentiality
   Appropriate confidentiality will be observed in all grievance procedures.
   
7. Informal Resolution of Grievance
   Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to limit in any way the ability of the grievant and the institution to resolve any grievance, mutually and informally.