Non-Discrimination / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Introduction
Summary
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Applicability
This policy applies to all Washington and Lee University students, faculty, staff, and volunteers, as well as all visitors to campus (including vendors, contractors, visiting athletes, alumni, parents and guests of students, etc.).
Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment. Inquiries may be directed to Lauren E. Kozak, Title IX Coordinator, Elrod Commons 237, (540) 458-4055, kozakl@wlu.edu, who is designated by the University to coordinate compliance efforts and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, as well as those under Section 504 and other applicable non-discrimination laws.
The Coordinator has designated the following Title IX Assistant Coordinators:
- Employment -- Jodi Williams, Executive Director of Human Resources, Two South Main 109, (540) 458-8318, jwilliams@wlu.edu; and
- Gender Equity in Athletics -- Lauren Kozak, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Resources, Elrod Commons 237, (540) 458-4055, kozakl@wlu.edu.
Inquiries may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.
Revision History
Revised September 29, 2022 to update Executive Director of Human Resources information.
Revised July 1, 2017 to reflect that Lauren Kozak will be the Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics as of July 1, 2017.
Revised July 25, 2016 to update Executive Director of Human Resources information.
Revised March 14, 2016 to clarify that the protected category of "sex" includes "gender identity" and "gender expression".
Revised June 9, 2014 to reflect that Lauren E. Kozak will be the Title IX Coordinator effective July 1, 2014 and on the same date will assume the Assistant Title IX Coordinator duties for Student complaints.
Revised June 28, 2013 to update Daniel Wubah as Provost and Elizabeth Knapp as Assistant Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics.
Revised February 2013 to update Leanne Shank as Interim Assistant Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics.
Revised February 2012 to add Assistant Title IX Coordinators.
Revised July 2011 to replace reference to Provost June Aprille with reference to Interim Provost Robert A. Strong.
Revised June 2009 to add "genetic information" as a protected category.