Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Non-discrimination Statement

Snow College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, Snow College prohibits discrimination in all its programs, activities, and employment practices. This applies to admissions, educational programs, athletics, employment, and access to facilities.

Snow College administration, faculty, and staff are committed to creating an environment where every individual is treated with dignity and fairness, and where respect and mutual understanding are paramount. Any form of discrimination or harassment is not tolerated and will be addressed promptly and effectively.

In addition, Title IX of the Education Amendments specifically prohibits sex discrimination in federally supported programs. In order to comply with Title IX, Snow College affirms its commitment to this policy by prohibiting any form of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, coercion, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Local, state, and federal laws will be enforced on Snow’s campuses.

The aforementioned Federal laws prohibit covered entities from retaliating against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.

The Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE)

The Clery Act was expanded in 2013 by the Campus SaVE Act. The Campus SaVE Act requires universities and colleges to provide “primary prevention and awareness programs” for new students and employees, as well as provide ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns. These educational programs must include certain aspects such as

• A statement by the school that it prohibits acts of sexual violence.
• The definition of various acts of sexual violence.
• Education on bystander intervention.
• Risk reduction programs so students can recognize and avoid abusive behaviors or potential attacks.
• Information on the school’s reporting system and disciplinary proceedings.
• How must colleges handle disciplinary proceedings?
• “Prompt, fair, and impartial” disciplinary proceedings that ensure equitable process to both parties.
• Officials conducting disciplinary proceedings must be trained annually on sexual violence* investigation and determinations.
• Both the accuser and the accused have a right to have an adviser of their choice present during the disciplinary process.
• Both the accuser and accused are required to receive the final results of a disciplinary proceeding in writing.
• Both the accuser and accused have a right to appeal disciplinary proceeding decisions or changes to the final result.