In accordance with federal law, Utah Valley University requires that all application and recruitment materials include a statement of nondiscrimination. This statement must be included in any bulletins, announcements, publications, catalogs, application forms, or other recruitment materials that are made available to participants, students, applicants, or employees.
The nondiscrimination statement that must be included in its entirety in these materials is:
Utah Valley University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, citizenship, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law, including Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106, in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other university benefits or services. Inquiries about nondiscrimination at UVU may be directed to the following individuals:
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity
Title IX Office, Ste. BA 203
800 W. University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
801.863.7999
titleix@uvu.edu
ADA Coordinator (Employees and Applicants for Employment)
Human Resources Office, Ste. HF 128
800 W. University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
801.863.8207
employeewellness@uvu.edu
ADA Coordinator (Current and Prospective Students and Visitors)
Accessibility Services Office, Ste. LC 312
800 W. University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
801.863.8747
accessibilityservices@uvu.edu
This statement is not only a legal requirement, but the spirit of nondiscrimination is included in our mission statement, as well as in the university’s code of conduct, which states:
“UVU is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and prohibited discrimination. When communicating and interacting with others, individuals are expected to:
Treat others with fairness, dignity, and respect
Promote a respectful culture that is free from harassment, intimidation, discrimination, retaliation, threat, or violence
Report harassing, discriminatory, threatening, or violent activities or behavior immediately
Communicate with honesty, civility, and respect
Provide equal access to programs, facilities, and employment
Promote conflict resolution”
*The text of the required statement must not be smaller than size 8-point font.
