Required Notices & Statements
Pursuant to several federal laws and regulations, UND is required to post certain notices and include statements in publications about UND's nondiscrimination and equal opportunity policies.
The University of North Dakota (UND) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. UND does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, marital status, veteran's status, political belief or affiliation or any other status protected by law. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, UND does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, employment and admission. UND will promptly and equitably investigate reports of discrimination or harassment and take disciplinary action as appropriate.
Retaliation in any form against a person who reports discrimination or participates in the investigation of discrimination is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for separate disciplinary action.
The University’s policies and procedures for complaints of discrimination or harassment are found at:
Concerns regarding UND’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to:
Donna Smith
Assistant Vice President & Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Equal Opportunity & Title IX
Twamley Hall Room 102
264 Centennial Dr Stop 7097
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097
P: 701.777.4171
UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu
donna.smith@UND.edu
A complaint or concern regarding discrimination or harassment may also be sent to the following or any other federal agency:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312.730.1560
Fax: 312.730.1576
OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
It is the policy of the University of North Dakota that no person in the United States shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, age, color, gender, disability, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran’s status, or political belief or affiliation and the equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This policy is particularly applicable in the admission of students in all colleges, and in their academic pursuits. It also is applicable in the University-owned or University-approved housing, food services, extracurricular activities and all other student services. It is a guiding policy in the employment of students either by the University or by outsiders through the University and in the employment of faculty and staff. Concerns regarding Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, ADA, and Section 504 may be addressed to:
Donna Smith
Assistant Vice President & Title IX/ADA Coordinator
Equal Opportunity & Title IX
Twamley Hall Room 102
264 Centennial Dr Stop 7097
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7097
P: 701.777.4171
UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu
donna.smith@UND.edu
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
500 West Madison, Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.730.1560
Fax 312.730.1576
OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
Required Statement for University Publications
Federal laws require the University of North Dakota to include the above equal opportunity policy statement in print and online versions of University publications that are made available to students, applicants, employees, program participants and the public. Publications that must include an equal opportunity statement include departmental, division, and University-wide catalogs, handbooks, applications, magazines, newsletters, brochures, posters and job advertisements.
For a complete list of all required taglines, please consult Human Resources.
Long Form Job Announcements
For use in position advertisements and recruitment materials without significant space limitations.
The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
Short Form Job Announcements
For use in position advertisements with significant space limitations. All electronic position advertisements using the short tagline must provide a link to the full position posting on the UND website.
UND is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of North Dakota will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceedings, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
If you have any questions or feel that you have been discriminated against, please contact the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office at 701.777.4171 or UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu.
Applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments, educational institutions, employment agencies and labor organizations are protected under Federal law from discrimination. The posters below are required to be displayed in our workplaces and where applicants for employment may see them.
The University of North Dakota prepares an annual Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with state and federal law. The University’s Affirmative Action Plan can be accessed, pursuant to applicable law, by contacting the Equal Opportunity & Title IX office at 701.777.4171 or via email at UND.EO.TitleIX@UND.edu.