University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
United States Department of Agriculture
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University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
University of Illinois Nondiscrimination Statement
The commitment of the University of Illinois System to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms.
The University of Illinois System will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, order of protection status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the programs and activities of the University of Illinois System.
This policy is designed to promote a safe and healthy learning and work environment and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including but not limited to: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Act, the Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This policy and the associated procedures are established to provide a means to address complaints of discrimination or harassment based on the protected classifications described herein.
Reporting
The Office for Access and Equity receives and addresses reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation under the university’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy, in coordination with other relevant university offices.
Report Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation
For an accessible version of the discrimination, harassment, or retaliation form, please visit the Accessible Report Form.
For an accessible version of the Title IX report form, please visit the Accessible Report Form.
USDA Notice to Beneficiaries
Because this program is supported in whole or in part by financial assistance from the Federal Government, we are required to let you know that we may not discriminate against you on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice, in addition to other requirements.