Anti-Discrimination Policies
Affirmative Action Policy
Pittsburg State University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and educational equity...
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pittsburg State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of the University community...
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Pittsburg State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or disabilities. The following person has been designated to address inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator, 218 Russ Hall, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762-7528, 620-235-4189, equity@pittstate.edu.
Nursing Mother Amendment to FLSA
"Section 7(r) of the Fair Labor Standards Act – Break Time for Nursing Mothers Provision"
Learn more about the FLSA at the U.S. Department of Labor
Consensual Relationship Policy
I. Purpose
Decisions concerning grades, degrees, promotions, evaluations, salary and awards must be made free from any trace of bias or favor...
Racial Harassment Policy
Academic freedom can exist only when all are free to pursue ideas in a non-threatening atmosphere of mutual respect...
Retaliation
The University will not tolerate retaliation in any form against anyone raising a concern of discrimination in good faith as a complainant or participating as a witness, an investigator or in any other capacity. Retaliation is typically a significant adverse action taken against an individual because the individual participated in an internal complaint process. University policy and state and federal law prohibit retaliation against an individual for reporting discrimination, sexual violence or harassment, or for participating in an investigation. Retaliation is a serious violation that can subject the offender to sanctions independent of the merits of the allegation. Allegations of or questions about retaliation should be directed to the Director of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator or to your supervisor.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Sexual discrimination in the form of sexual harassment, defined as the use of one's authority or power to coerce another into unwanted sexual relations...