S T A T E M E N T S
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The University recognizes the worth and dignity of all persons, and the University does not discriminate on any basis not related to the applicable educational requirements of students or the applicable job requirements of employees. The commitment to the consideration only of bona fide qualifications, and the avoidance of improper discriminatory practices, includes but is not limited to the forms of discrimination prohibited by law. Therefore, the University observes and complies fully with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. The President of the University is designated by the Board of Governors to coordinate the University¹s compliance with the applicable statutes and regulations, and he or she is authorized to delegate assignments to one or more other persons to assure compliance.Discriminatory practices based on reasons not expressly stated in the policy, such as sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, and bankruptcy, which are not related to educational or job requirements, are prohibited by the University's non-discrimination policy even though such reasons are not specifically named in the policy. Any person having inquiries concerning the University's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact Sally Browning, Gender Equity/EEO Compliance Officer, at 202 McClain Hall on the University campus, telephone (660) 785-6049. Ms. Browning has been designated by the President of the University to coordinate the institution's efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504.
Educational Rights and Privacy
The University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and thereby treats students' educational records in a confidential manner. The University discloses information from a student's educational record only with the student's consent, except as permitted by law. Permitted disclosures include University personnel who have a legitimate educational interest, officials of other institutions in which a student seeks enrollment, federal and state educational authorities under certain circumstances, officials connected with a student¹s request for or receipt of financial aid, parents of a dependent student, persons named in a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, and appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency.