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PROPOSAL 6-95
POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT
Michigan Technological
University is a diverse community of and for scholars. This community requires an environment
of trust and openness where productive work, teaching, and learning can
thrive. The University recognizes
the necessity of protecting First Amendment rights and encouraging free speech,
but also recognizes that certain conduct can threaten the mutual respect that is
the foundation of scholarly communities. This policy is intended to secure the freedom of expression guaranteed by
the United States Constitution while maintaining the trust and mutual respect
that are vital to a diverse university community.
This policy does not
abrogate other policies, rights and regulations set forth by Michigan
Technological University. Further,
federal and state laws will be enforced notwithstanding any provision of this
policy.
The civil rights statutes
prohibit various forms of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
creed, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, height, weight,
or veteran status.
At Michigan Technological
University there is no place for discrimination and/or discriminatory harassment
prohibited by Title VII, 42 U.S.C. '1981, 42 U.S.C.
'1983, Title VI, Title IX,
the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,
the Michigan Handicappers' Act, the Michigan Ethnic Intimidation Act, the
Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, or Board of Control policy. These behaviors by any member of the
Michigan Technological University community are prohibited and individuals
engaging in these behaviors are subject to disciplinary procedures ranging from
reprimand to termination or expulsion.
This policy shall be
administered in accordance with procedures established by the Executive Vice
President and Provost in consultation with the University
Senate.
Development of
Proposal
11 Oct 1994: Provost Dobney requests
Senate response to policy statement.
17 Oct 1994: Senate President
Bornhorst designates the policy statement Proposal 6-95.
19 Oct 1994: Proposal 6-95 is
presented to the Senate.
21 Oct 1994: Amendment to Proposal
6-95 is submitted to the Senate.
7 Dec 1994: Proposal
6-95 is amended by the Senate.
11 Jan 1995: Proposal 6-95 is
amended editorially and approved by the Senate.
17 Jan 1995: Proposal 6-95 is
transmitted to the Administration.
1989:
Vice-President Bert Whitten appoints Multi-Cultural Advisory
Committee.
1990‑93:
Committee writes a policy on discrimination, harassment, and prohibited
conduct.
July 93: Policy sent for review for its legal
sufficiency.
Feb 94:
Redrafted policy sent for another review for legal
sufficiency.
Apr 94:
Draft policy presented to Senate officers by W. McCoy. Senate officers express strong
reservations about the language of the draft, and suggest
alterations.
18 May 94: A
shortened policy without procedural provisions is presented to the Senate
officers by the provost's office.
19 May 94:
Senate officers again express reservations and suggest
alterations.
11 Oct 94:
Provost Dobney requests Senate response to policy
statement.
17 Oct 94:
Senate President Bornhorst designates the policy statement as Proposal
6‑95.
19 Oct 94:
Proposal 6‑95 is presented to the Senate.
20 Oct 94:
Amendment to Proposal 6-95 is submitted to the
Senate.
7 Dec 94:
Senate amends Proposal 6-95.
Became Senate Policy 203.1