Title: #IV-3. Nondiscrimination Statement

Date: January 2, 2013 (Replaces version dated July 28, 2005)

Pursuant to Section 5.1 of Board of Governors Policy A-34, and as required by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the following statement of nondiscrimination shall be published in WVU at Parkersburg bulletins, announcements, publications, catalogs, application forms, and other recruitment materials that are made available to participants, students, applicants, or employees.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities; nor does it discriminate on the basis of genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation of discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Debbie Richards, Special Assistant to the President, 304-424-8201, WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV  26104.