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É«ÖÐÉ« has an enduring commitment to enhancing our region’s quality of life by developing and fostering understanding and appreciation of a free and diverse society and providing equal opportunity for all its students and employees. É«ÖÐÉ« is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and education.  It is the responsibility of all member of the college community to promote a campus culture where discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and acts of sexual violence in any form are not tolerated.

É«ÖÐÉ« prohibits discrimination and harassment against persons in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in educational programs, services, and activities on the basis of membership or perceived membership in any of the following protected classes: race, sex (including pregnancy, child birth, and related medical conditions), color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, familial status, and membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Protected class also includes genetic information for employees.

É«ÖÐÉ« shall maintain and encourage full freedom of expression, inquiry, teaching and research. Academic freedom comes with a responsibility that all members of our education community benefit without intimidation, exploitation, or coercion. This policy is directed at conduct that constitutes discrimination or harassment under this policy and is not directed at the content of speech. In cases in which statements and other forms of expression are involved, É«ÖÐÉ« must consider an individual's constitutionally protected right to free speech and academic freedom. However, discriminatory or harassing conduct is not within the protections of academic freedom or free speech.

This policy applies to all individuals affiliated with É«ÖÐÉ«, including but not limited to, its students, employees, applicants, volunteers, and others as appropriate and protects the rights and privacy of all involved individuals, as well as prevents retaliation. 

É«ÖÐÉ« follows and System Procedure 1B.1.1, which govern the reporting and resolution of such matters system-wide.

Contacts:

Complaints of discrimination and harassment can be submitted online  or by contacting the following:

Dr. Judy Endres
Vice President of Student Affairs & Title IX Coordinator
Faribault Campus: 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN  55021; office located in Student Affairs Center
North Mankato Campus: 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN  56003; office located in Administrative Suite
Tel:  507-389-7351
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John Harper
Vice President of Retention and Outreach, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Faribault Campus: 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN  55021; office located in Student Affairs Center
North Mankato Campus: 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN  56003; office located in Administrative Suite
Tel: 507-389-7433
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Employees requesting an accommodation for a disability, please contact:

Brian Tiegs
Vice President of Human Resources & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Faribault Campus: 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN  55021; office located in Student Affairs Center
North Mankato Campus: 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN  56003; office located in Administrative Suite
507-389-7219
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Students requesting assistance or accommodation for a disability or pregnancy, please contact:

Kelly Karstad
Director of Academic Support Services & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Faribault Campus – 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN 55021; office located in A116
North Mankato Campus – 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN 56003; office located in B132
Tel: 507-389-7339
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Parent Navigators assist pregnant and parenting students by connecting them with resources and support on and off campus such as childcare, food assistance, and housing assistance.

Jesse Spencer
Social Worker (North Mankato)
North Mankato Campus – 1920 Lee Boulevard; North Mankato, MN  56003; office located in the One Stop B100
tel: 507-389-7335
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Candace Ballstadt
Social Worker (Faribault)
Faribault Campus – 1225 Third Avenue; Faribault, MN  55021; office located in the Student Affairs Center
tel: 507-332-5852
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