Policies & Procedures

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sex Fair Language

Faculty and administrations of the University are expected to make every effort to use sex-fair language in spoken and written communication related to their professional responsibilities.  Department chairs are expected to facilitate faculty efforts to adopt sex-fair language by making available resource materials, such as Guidelines for Nonsexist Use of Language in NCTE Publications or Guidelines for Nonsexist Language in APA Journals, which suggest alternatives to sex-biased language patterns.

Diversity Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body.  In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Disability Statement

Any member of the faculty, staff or student body who believes she or he requires a reasonable accommodation with respect to their employment or participation in any program or activity should contact the Office of Services for individuals with Disabilities, located in 315 of the Student Services Building, (859) 622-2933 (V/TDD).  Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the rights provided there under, is available form the ADA Coordinator, located in the Turley House, Turley 1, (859) 622-1500 (V/TDD).