Southwestern University is committed to providing a work and educational environment free of discrimination and harassment. Southwestern University does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related conditions, genetic information, military service, status as a veteran, citizenship status, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable state or federal law in its operations, employment opportunities, educational programs, and related activities. Southwestern University operates in compliance with federal laws such as, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all applicable State of Texas laws.
To report discrimination against protected categories, or to make inquiries about related policies, please refer to the following reporting structures:
- Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct: Title IX Office
- Disability or ADA accommodations for faculty and staff: Human Resources
- Disability or ADA accommodations for students: Services for Students with Disabilities
- Other issues affecting students: Dean of Students
- Other issues affecting employees: Human Resources
- To report any form of discrimination, with the option for anonymity: Confidential Campus Hotline