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Three new university policies approved

The Policy on Prohibiting Discrimination Based a Protected Class (Interim) has been approved and effective as of August 1, 2024. Below are the highlights of the policy:

  • Overview -includes list of protected classes.
  • Section 1-The University does not discriminate based on a protected class in its education programs and activities.
  • Section 8- Online harassment and misconduct is prohibited.
  • Section 9-Supersiory employees must promptly report known or suspected incidents of discrimination.
  • Section 12- Employees are required to cooperate with investigations

 

The Policy on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex (Interim) has been approved and effective as of August 1, 2024. Below are the highlights of the policy:

  • Section 1- The University prohibits discrimination based on sex, sex-based characteristics, sex-based stereotypes, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity and sexual orientation.
  • Section 3-WWU students, employees and other members of the University community are required to complete training provided by the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX.
  • Section 8- Online harassment and misconduct is prohibited.
  • Section 9-With the exception of confidential employees and attendance at educational or awareness events, all employees (including student employees) have a duty to report known or suspected incidents of
    discrimination.
     

The  policy on Preventing and Responding to Incidents of Hazing  has been approved and is effective as of August 2, 2024. Below are the highlights of the policy:

  • The policy demonstrates Western’s commitment to a safe and respectful learning environment for its students and does not tolerate hazing by any individual, organization, group or affiliate.  
  • The policy defines hazing and outlines penalties for conspiring to haze or participating in hazing.
  • Section 4- All employees and certain volunteers are required to complete Hazing Awareness Training.
  • Section 5 outlines the duty of employees and volunteers to report suspected or known hazing incidents and details how to do so.