Office of Equity and Affirmative Action: St. Cloud State University

Affirmative Action and Equity at St. Cloud State University

Welcome to the SCSU Office of Equity and Affirmative Action website. St Cloud State University demonstrates its commitment to affirmative action and equity in a variety of ways and as part of the Minnesota State College & University System. SCSU has made a commitment to diversity in our workforce and student body in our strategic plan.

Contact Us:

Ellyn L. Bartges

Equity & Affirmative Action Officer

ADA & Title IX Coordinator

elbartges@stcloudstate.edu

Office of Equity & Affirmative Action

102 Administrative Services
720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498

Telephone: (320) 308-5123
Fax: (320) 308-6600

Minnesota Relay Service (MRS): (800) 627-3529
affirmativeaction@stcloudstate.edu

Renee C. Dingmann, CAAP
Office Manager
rcdingmann@stcloudstate.edu

Graduate Assistant
affirmactga@stcloudstate.edu

Work Study Student
affirmactstu1@stcloudstate.edu

Quick Links:

Dear Colleague Letter 04-2011, US Dept. of Ed, Office of Civil Rights

FAQs About St. Cloud State University's Response to Sexual Misconduct (rev. 10-28-11)

Discrimination/Harrassment Complaint Process

Search Process/Procedures

Training in Anti-Racism & Preventing Discrimination

Brochures:

OEAA - Who We Are and What We Do

1B.1 Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity

Racial Discrimination & Harassment

Sexual Orientation Discrimination & Harassment

Statement of Nondiscrimination
St. Cloud State University will provide equal education and employment opportunities to all persons following the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA), as amended, which prohibits certain forms of discrimination in providing educational programs under Title IX and employment under Title VII. Specifically the CRA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. Federal law also prohibits discrimination based on age, disability, pregnancy and certain Veteran status. The State of Minnesota further prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance or membership on a human rights commission. In compliance with the law and as an integral part of the mission of this university, St. Cloud State University is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all students and employees regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other mentioned immutable characteristics. To carry out this commitment, SCSU not only prohibits discrimination in policy and process, but takes affirmative steps to prevent sexual and discriminatory harassment in the workplace and classroom. SCSU students or employees with concerns or uncertainty about possible harassment or discrimination are encouraged to contact Ellyn L. Bartges, who is the university Designated Officer, Title IX Coordinator/Officer and the Equity & Affirmative Action Officer (phone 308-5123 or via email at affirmativeaction@stcloudstate.edu). At www.stcloudstate.edu/affirmativeaction/policies, you will find SCSU policies and procedures pertaining to discrimination, harassment and sexual assault, as well as information on resources available to you.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

St. Cloud State University will provide equal education and employment opportunities to all persons following the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (CRA), as amended, which prohibits certain forms of discrimination in providing educational programs under Title IX and employment under Title VII. Specifically the CRA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. Federal law also prohibits discrimination based on age, disability, pregnancy and certain Veteran status. The State of Minnesota further prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance or membership on a human rights commission.

In compliance with the law and as an integral part of the mission of this university, St. Cloud State University is committed to providing equal education and employment opportunities to all students and employees regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other mentioned immutable characteristics. To carry out this commitment, SCSU not only prohibits discrimination in policy and process, but takes affirmative steps to prevent sexual and discriminatory harassment in the workplace and classroom. SCSU students or employees with concerns or uncertainty about possible harassment or discrimination are encouraged to contact Ellyn L. Bartges, who is the university Designated Officer, Title IX Coordinator/Officer and the Equity & Affirmative Action Officer (phone 308-5123 or via email at affirmativeaction@stcloudstate.edu). At www.stcloudstate.edu/affirmativeaction/policies, you will find SCSU policies and procedures pertaining to discrimination, harassment and sexual assault, as well as information on resources available to you.