Speakers and Events Policy
This document was crafted by the Senior Leadership Team. It expands the current student process for speakers and events to the entire University community. It does have some exceptions related to academic freedom.
This policy will be available for comment until MARCH 20, 2020.
John Carroll University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as constitutive elements of our Jesuit Catholic identity. As reflected in the University’s vision, mission, core values and strategic initiatives, the University welcomes individuals who will contribute to its mission and goals. Our pursuit of excellence demands that we come to understand and embrace the richness that each person brings to the University community.
In a manner consistent with the University's Jesuit Catholic mission, the University maintains and enforces a policy of equal opportunity. John Carroll University does not discriminate based on any of the following as defined and protected by applicable law: race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, military or veteran status protected under federal law, or genetic information. Discrimination and bias against members of the University community strikes at the very heart of this institution and will not be tolerated by any student, employee, contractor, visitor, or volunteer.
The University does not tolerate Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, Hate Crimes, or Bias-Related Incidents by any member(s) of the University community. Certain actions that do not constitute Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, or a Hate Crime (referred to collectively as “Discriminatory Acts”) but constitute a Bias-Related Incident against any member of the University Community on any of the bases cited above also are defined and addressed under this policy. Discriminatory Acts and Bias-Related Incidents are prohibited in all employment and academic contexts, inclusive of online or remote employment or coursework; at University-sponsored or University-affiliated events, conferences or travel (including, but not limited to, domestic, international, immersion, or study-abroad); on University-sponsored business; or while on University property. Any Discriminatory Act or Bias-Related Incident involving a JCU community member that occurs off-campus also is prohibited and may be addressed under this policy and other applicable policies and procedures.
This policy applies to communications that are both in-person and on social media or electronic platforms or formats. Use of any social media or other technology to engage in Bias-Related Incidents, Discrimination, or Discriminatory Harassment will not be tolerated.
Reports of Discriminatory Acts or Bias-Related Incidents will be investigated and resolved consistent with this policy and other applicable policies and procedures.
The University makes available a number of mechanisms to report Discriminatory Acts or Bias-Related Incidents, as described in this policy.
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