Stevenson University is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Stevenson University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s actual or presumed race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Stevenson University conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Our policy is to hold all employees, beginning with managers, accountable for keeping our workplace free from discrimination and ensuring that we provide equal employment opportunity for all in our workforce and for those seeking to enter our workforce. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
The University will not discriminate against any individual with a physical or mental disability, provided the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Decisions in these and other areas are job related and are based on individual merit, skill, ability to perform the job, length of service, satisfactory attendance, conduct, productivity, and quality of work.
Scope
The policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of the relationship between Stevenson University and its employees, including but not limited to:
- Recruitment
- Employment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Training
- Working Conditions
- Wages and salary administration
- Employee benefits and application of policies
Dissemination and Implementation of Policy
Human Resources will be responsible for the dissemination of this policy, overall maintenance of personnel records, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Vice presidents, directors, managers, and supervisors are responsible for implementing equal employment practices within each department.
Procedures
Stevenson University administers our EEO policy fairly and consistently by:
- Posting all required notices in areas highly visible to employees regarding employee rights under EEO laws.
- Including in job advertisements a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.
- Forbidding retaliation against any individual who files a charge of discrimination, opposes a practice believed to be unlawful discrimination, reports harassment, or assists, testifies or participates in an EEO agency proceeding.
- Encouraging employees to report in a timely fashion to a member of management or an HR representative any apparent discrimination or harassment.
- Promptly notifying the Vice President of Human Resources of all incidents or reports of discrimination or harassment and taking other appropriate measures to resolve the situation.
(Updated September 2026)