Policy on Non-Discrimination

Pacific Lutheran University, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (45 CFR 86), and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate in the administration of any
of its educational programs, admissions, scholarships, loans, or other activities or programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law in the educational programs or activities which it operates.

Inquiries regarding compliance with these statutes and regulations may be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Life, (253) 535-7191; PLU’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Childress-White, (253) 535-7361; or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

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, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 253-535-7185.

For matters relating to student admission, contact the Office of Admission, Room 109, Hauge Administration Building, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 253- 535-7151.

For matters relating to student curriculum, contact the Office of the Provost, Room 103, Hauge Administration Building, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 253- 535-7126.

For matters regarding administrative polices relating to students, contact the Student Life Office, Room 161, Anderson University Center, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 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, email 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 Disability Support Services, Nesvig Alumni Center, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 253-535-7206.

For matters relating to the student grievance procedure, contact the Dean of Students, Anderson University Center, Pacific Lutheran University, telephone 253-535-7159.

• Or contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Switzer Building, 330 C Street S.W., Washington D.C. 20202.