Discrimination and Harassment
The Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, in keeping with Emory University’s Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy (Policy 1.3), is responsible for addressing complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment and retaliation filed by students, faculty and staff members.
Policy 1.3 ensures Emory University's compliance with federal civil rights laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, that prohibit discriminatory conduct in the workplace and academic environment. Policy 1.3 defines discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation, and outlines how one can file a complaint with DECRC.
Discrimination and harassment are distinct from bias, which is not prohibited by Emory Policy 1.3. While the university's Open Expression Policy broadly covers expressions of opinion on social or political issues, even controversial ones, conduct that is discriminatory is not protected by Open Expression.
University Policy 1.3
Emory University's Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy, reflecting Emory's commitment to maintaining an environment that is free of unlawful discrimination or harassment against any individual or group based upon race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, or any factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law. The policy applies to persons who are employees and students of Emory University, vendors, contractors, guests, patrons, and other third parties participating in any Emory–sponsored event or program, whether on or off campus, and to such persons in other situations in which the respondent is acting as a member of the Emory community. In general, discrimination and harassment complaints against employees and students are handled under Policy 1.3.
For concerns of sexual misconduct, Policy 8.2 is the applicable Emory policy. Please visit the Title IX Office website for more information.