Promoting Equal Opportunity At Brigham Young University

The purpose of the Equal Opportunity Office is to:

• Encourage and promote conditions that provide a fair and equal opportunity for all personnel and applicants through the employment process stated in university policy.
• Assist in developing conditions at the university that provide for dignified, equitable, and responsible treatment of all personnel, students, and guests.
• Help members of the university community to comply with BYU policies, as well as state and federal law, as they pertain to equal opportunity issues.
• Listen to and resolve allegations of discrimination in a confidential, timely, and just manner according to procedures outlined in the following policies: Student Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, Unlawful Sexual
• Harassment and Inappropriate Gender-Based Behavior, Grievance, and related employment policies. These policies are available to BYU personnel via the BYU Electronic Handbook or the Equal Opportunity Office.
• Coordinate and provide training of the campus population in equal opportunity and discrimination issues, including sexual harassment/gender awareness, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and discrimination laws.

BYU is committed to providing an environment that is inspiring, productive, comfortable, and safe and to follow legal requirements that prohibit unlawful discrimination.  Treating others with respect is an essential aspect of this commitment and is a requirment of all employees according to both the Honor Code and federal law. Respectful conduct must permeate all aspects of the BYU community, including classroom and academic activities and campus employment.  Harassing others because of thier age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status is disrespectful.  Limiting employment or educational opportunities because of these characteristics is unlawful.

The Equal Opportunity Office supports the University in its commitment by helping students to address concerns about disrespectful  and discriminatory behavior, including unlawful sexual harassment and inappropriate gender-based behavior.  If you encounter sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, contact your professor, supervisor, or the Equal Employment Office at 801-422-5895 or 1-888-238-1062 (24 hours), or http://www.ethicspoint.com.  You may also contact the Honor Code Office at 801-422-2847.

The Equal Opportunity Team

Sue DeMartini, Equal Opportunity Manager

Scott Elkins, Managing Director ER/EEO 

Katherine Emerick, Administrative Assistant 

Karen Miles, Graduate Intern