Hello and Welcome from Equity and Diversity !

1. Hello and Welcome from Equity and Diversity ! Dr. Jean Keller Interim Vice President Celebrating Diversity | Building Inclusion

2. Together, we create an inclusive environment that prepares our community of learners for engagement in a global society

3. Equal Opportunity-Related Policies 1.3.7 Non-Discrimination 10.15 Diversity Statement 1.3.23 Consensual Relationships 1.3.19 Sexual Harassment

4. Diversity Statement The University of North Texas values diversity and individuality as part of advancing ideals of human worth, dignity and academic excellence. Diverse viewpoints enrich open discussion, foster the examination of values and exposure of biases, help educate people in rational conflict resolution, responsive leadership and prepare us for the complexities of a pluralistic society. As such, the University of North Texas is committed to maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere that attracts qualified students, staff, and faculty from all groups to support their success. Policy 10.15

5. Diversity and Non-Discrimination The University of North Texas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, disability, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status in its application and admission process, educational programs and activities, employment policies and use of university facilities. Policies 10.15 and 1.3.7

6. SEXUAL HARASSMENT DEFINITION • Unwelcome sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors, and • Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature regardless of gender, even if under the guise of humor. Policy 1.3.19

7. When the: • Unwelcome advances • Requests for sexual favors • Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature SEXUAL HARASSMENT – Quid Pro Quo is made explicitly or implicitly as a term or condition of an individual's employment or education. Policy 1.3.19

8. When the unwelcome behavior interfereswith an individual's academic or professional performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment, or educational environment. hostile WORK ENVIRONMENT Policy 1.3.19 – Sexual Harassment

9. TITLE IX “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” -Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act • 2012 - 40th anniversary of Title IX • Known for creating access and equality for women and girls in athletics as well as other facilities and programs • Recently the scope of this legislation has been expanded to include campus sexual misconduct.

10. RETALIATION NO retaliation against an individual for: Good faith filing a claim of discrimination Instituting any proceeding under or related to state or federal anti-discrimination laws Testifying in a discrimination investigation or proceeding Opposing discriminatory actions or practice will not be tolerated. Policy 1.3.7

11. Consensual relationships between faculty or staff members in positions of authority and their subordinates or their students are not permitted. Policy 1.3.23

12. If you enter into a relationship it is your responsibility to report the relationship to your Supervisor or Chair. Policy 1.3.23

13. Discrimination/Harassment What To Do SPEAK UPSAFETYCALLMONITOR

14. Faculty & Staff Responsibilities • Creating safe spaces • Setting standards • Talking to students • Student responsibilities • Bystander responsibilities • Education • Response • Who to tell • Student victim: Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Students, and/or Police • Faculty/Staff Victim: Office of Equal Opportunity and/or Police • What to do • File a complaint • Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator, Hurley Administration Bldg. Suite 205, 940-565-2759/940-565-2711 • Dean of Studentsis located in the Stovall Hall, Room 150, 940-565-2648 • UNT Police, Sullivant Public Safety Ctr., 940-565-3000 or Dial 911

15. Design instruction & materials with diverse groups of students in mind • Develop a syllabus that explores multiple perspectives on the topic Your Inclusive Classroom

16. Create a challenging and vibrant learning process that encourages students to use their creative, critical, and analytical thinking skills

17. Turn potential hot topics into powerful learning experiences • Interrupt blatant discriminatory behaviors/remarks when they emerge in class

18. SAVE THE DATES! Pride Alliance Open House August 20, 2014 Sage Hall, Room 328 4:00pm New Faculty Welcome September 4, 2014 Library Forum 4:00pm Equity & Diversity Conference February 24, 2014 Gateway Conference Center

19. CONTACT US. . . . . Office of Equal Opportunity 940-565-2759 Multicultural Center – Stovall Hall, Room 122 940.565.3424 Pride Alliance – Sage Hall, Room 328 940.565.3219

20. Hello and Welcome from Equity and Diversity ! Dr. Jean Keller Interim Vice President Celebrating Diversity | Building Inclusion A Big Texas Welcome!