Policies in the Gulf Coast Region

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Wharton County Junior College

Location: Wharton Students & Employees NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Wharton County Junior College is an equal opportunity institution. It does not discriminate against any person in its employment, personnel relations, admission or services because of the person’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status […]

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University of Houston – Victoria

Location: Victoria Students & Employees Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: The policy of the University of Houston System and its components is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, sex (including […]

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University of Houston – Downtown

Location: Houston Students & Employees Equal Opportunity Policy: The policy of the University of Houston System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, or sex (including […]

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University of Houston – Clear Lake

Location: Houston Students & Employees Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement: The policy of the University of Houston System and its components is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran’s status, genetic information, or […]

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University of Houston

Location: Houston Students & Employees Non-Discrimination Statement: The policy of the University of Houston (UH) is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran's status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), except where such […]

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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Location: Houston Students & Employees Statement of Thurgood Marshall School of Law Non-discrimination Policy: It is the policy of Thurgood Marshall School of Law (TMSL), Texas Southern University, to provide a working and academic environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the Law School community. In accordance with federal and state law, TMSL […]

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Texas A&M University at Galveston

Location: Galveston Students & Employees: Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse Texas A&M University at Galveston is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community. The University provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and the public regardless of race, […]

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South Texas College of Law Houston

Location: Houston Students & Employees Policy on Nondiscrimination 15. Policy on Nondiscrimination South Texas College of Law Houston adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. The law school does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on […]

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San Jacinto College

Location: Pasadena & Houston Students & Employees Equal Opportunity Institution The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in […]

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Sam Houston State University

Location: Huntsville Students & Employees Non-Discrimination Policy Sam Houston State University (SHSU or University) is committed to an inclusive educational and work environment that provides equal opportunity and access to all qualified persons. SHSU in accordance with applicable federal and state law (including Title VII and Title IX) and institutional values, prohibits discrimination or harassment […]

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Rice University

Location: Houston Students & Employees Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action Policy: Rice University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, and it is the policy of the University to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. Accordingly, Rice University admits and employs individuals on the basis […]

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Prairie View A&M University

Location: Prairie View Students: Non-Discrimination Statement "Prairie View A&M University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs and activities. Ms. Renee Williams, Director, Equal Opportunity & Diversity, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the […]

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North American University

Location: Stafford Students Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 NAU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of students based on or related to sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected categories, classes, or characteristics. While sexual orientation and gender identity are not protected categories under state or […]

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Lone Star College System

Location: Greater Houston Area (System Wide Policy) Students: Student Civil Rights Complaints The College provides equal treatment and educational opportunities to all persons, without regard to any protected status, and maintains an “open-door policy” to assist students with any complaint or concern. Yet, if a student believes they have been treated unfairly because of their […]

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Lee College

Location: Baytown Employees: Equal Employment Opportunity In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Lee College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis […]

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Lamar University

Location: Beaumont   Students: Non-Discrimination Policy Lamar University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer. Lamar University will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, consistent with the Assurance of Compliance with the […]

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Houston ISD

Location: Houston Students: Statement of Nondiscrimination The District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District prohibits dating violence, as […]

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Houston Community College System

Location: Houston Students Discrimination and Harassment Houston Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies. David Cross, Ed.D., Director EEO/Compliance 3100 Main Street, Suite […]

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Hardin ISD

Location: Hardin   Employees Equal Employment Opportunity In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Hardin ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other […]

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Del Mar College

Location: Corpus Christi   Students B7.5 Admissions:   Del Mar College has an open admissions policy, in accordance with Texas Education Code 130.0011, that ensures that all persons who can benefit from post-secondary education have an opportunity to enroll. The College shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, […]

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Deer Park ISD

Location: Deer Park (district-wide policy)   EMPLOYEE WELFARE FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION Harassment Prohibited harassment of an employee is defined as physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct based on an employee’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law, when the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive […]

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College of the Mainland

Location: Texas City   Students & Employees: Notice of Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Nondiscrimination Statement College of the Mainland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution and employer. Students, faculty, and staff members are selected without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, […]

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Coastal Bend College

Location: Beeville   Students & Employees: Notice of Coordination with Non-Discrimination Policy & Notice of Non-Discrimination Coastal Bend College recognizes that it is important to coordinate this protocol with existing Coastal Bend College policies related to harassment and discrimination knowing that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with […]

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Brazosport College

Location: Lake Jackson   Students Notice of Non-Discrimination The College District prohibits discrimination and harassment of any student on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Source: https://www.brazosport.edu/sexualmisconduct/   Employees: DAA (LEGAL) Employment Objectives - Equal […]

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Baylor College of Medicine

Location: Houston Students & Employees: Notice of Nondiscrimination Baylor College of Medicine is committed to a safe and supportive learning and working environment for its learners, faculty and staff. College policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic […]

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Art institute of Houston

Location: Houston Non-Discrimination Policy The Art Institutes system of schools does not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, veteran's status, genetic marker, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law, in our programs and activities. The […]

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Alvin Community College

Location: Alvin   Students Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (Sex and Sexual Violence) “Gender-based harassment includes physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct based on the student’s gender, the student’s expression of characteristics perceived as stereotypical for the student’s gender, or the student’s failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity. For purposes of […]

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