Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. \u00a0Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations.<\/p>\n
All Bates College faculty, staff, students, contractors, consultants, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.<\/p>\n
The college is dedicated to ensuring access, fairness and equity for all persons in its educational programs, related activities and employment, including those groups who have faced historical barriers to full and fair integration and participation. Bates College maintains a continuing commitment to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices in every phase of college operations.<\/p>\n
The Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, Gwen Lexow, <\/strong>coordinates the college\u2019s efforts to comply with any and all federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of one or more of the protected characteristics listed above.\u00a0 This includes coordinating its efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (\u201cTitle IX\u201d). Title IX prohibits discrimination in educational programs on the basis of sex. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking) as defined by the college’s policies.<\/p>\n Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, ADA\/Section 504, and Maine Human Rights Act), and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow, Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance<\/a>, Lane Hall 202A.<\/p>\n Retaliation against an individual who has raised claims of illegal discrimination or has cooperated with an investigation of such claims is prohibited. An individual who retaliates against someone who has reported a claim of illegal discrimination in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment and\/or dismissal from the college.<\/p>\n Gwen Lexow <\/p>\n Boston Office<\/strong> Boston Office<\/strong> #51 State House StationNon-Retaliation<\/h3>\n
\nBates Contact<\/h2>\n
Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance<\/h3>\n
\nLane Hall 202-A
\n207-786-6445
\n titleix@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFederal and State Agencies<\/h2>\n
Office for Civil Rights
\nU.S. Department of Education <\/a><\/h3>\n
\n5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor
\nBoston, MA 02109-3921
\nPhone: 617.289.0111 | Fax: 617.289.0150
\nocr.boston@ed.gov <\/a><\/p>\nEqual Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nJohn F. Kennedy Federal Building
\n475 Government Center
\nBoston, MA 02203
\nPhone: 800.669.4000 | Fax: 617.565.3196 | TTY: 800.669.6820<\/p>\nMaine Human Rights Commission<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nAugusta, ME 04333
\nPhone: 207.624.6290 | Fax: 207.624.8729<\/p>\n