3200 - Policy of Nondiscrimination

Owner:

  • Position: Interim Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations
  • Email: ocri@uidaho.edu

Last updated: April 1, 2025

The University of Idaho has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to all programs, services, and facilities, and includes, but is not limited to, applications, admissions, access to programs and services, and employment.

Such discrimination is prohibited by titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Amendments of 1978, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Rehabilitation Act Reauthorization of 1992, other state and federal laws and regulations and university commitments.

Sexual harassment violates state and federal law and policies of the Board of Regents, and is expressly prohibited, see 3220. The University of Idaho also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression, see 3215.

Questions or concerns about the content and application of these laws, regulations or University policy may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations (208-855-4285 or ocri@uidaho.edu); Coordinator of Disabled Student Services (208-885-7200); Regional Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education in Seattle (206-220-7900); Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Seattle District Office (206-220-6883); or Pacific Regional Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor in San Francisco (415-848-6969). Complaints about discrimination or harassment should be brought to the attention of the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations (208-855-4285 or ocri@uidaho.edu). Retaliation for bringing forward a complaint is prohibited by FSH 3810.

Version History

Amended April 2025. Minor edit.

Amended July 2009. Revised to demonstrate a more inclusive definition of diversity.

Adopted January 2003.