Pacific Lutheran University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, and status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, familial status, ancestry, pregnancy outcomes or any other status or characteristic protected by law in the educational programs or activities which it operates. Numerous federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the following federal laws, prohibit discrimination in educational programs, activities, admission to and employment at PLU: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Inquiries concerning the application of these laws (and their accompanying regulations) to this university may be referred to:
• For matters relating to employment policies and practices, promotions, fringe benefits, training, and grievance procedures for all staff employed by the university, contact Human Resources at 253-535-7185.
• For matters relating to student admission, contact the Office of Admission at 253- 535-7151.
• For matters relating to student curriculum, contact the Office of the Provost at 253- 535-7126.
• For matters regarding administrative polices relating to students, contact the Student Life Office at 253-535-7200.
• For matters relating to the application of Title IX, or specifically conduct that may constitute sex discrimination, contact PLU’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Childress-White, Wellbeing Services and Resources Office at childrjl@plu.edu, 253-535-7361; or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both.
• For matters relating to the application of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodation at 253-535-7073.
• For matters relating to the student grievance procedure, contact the Dean of Students at 253-535-7159.
• • Or contact the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.