Discrimination and Harassment

Discrimination is Prohibited

The University adheres to non-discrimination and anti-harassment federal and state laws including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Federal Non-discrimination Laws

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
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The American with Disabilities Act of 1990
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Prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA also requires that students and employees receive reasonable accommodations for their disabilities.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI)
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Protects individuals from discrimination and harassment based on race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX)
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
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FGCU complies with state and federal civil right laws through Policy 1.006 Non-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Sexual Misconduct. If the University receives a complaint through an external agency, such as the Office of Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or Florida Commission on Human Relations, the OIEC writes and submits the University’s response.

Precious G. Gunter, Chief Equity, Ethics, & Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Edwards Hall, Room 114
Phone: (239) 745-4366
Email: o iec@fgcu.edu

University Police Department
Campus Support Complex
Phone: (239) 590-1900
Web link: fgcu.edu/UPD/

Office of Adaptive Services
Student and Community Counseling Center
Phone: (239) 590-7956
Email: adaptive@fgcu.edu
Web link: fgcu.edu/adaptive

Student Care Services
Cohen Student Union, Room 288
Phone: (239) 590-7900

Email: care@fgcu.edu

Web link: https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/care/

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (Confidential Counseling Available)
Student and Community Counseling Center
Phone: (239) 590-7950; After Hours (239) 745-3277
Email: CAPS@fgcu.edu
Web Link: https://www.fgcu.edu/studentlife/healthandsafety/caps/

Atlanta Office: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education

61 Forsyth St. S.W., Suite 19T10 Atlanta, GA 30303-8927

Telephone: 404-974-9406 FAX: 404-974-9471;

TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov

http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

https://www.eeoc.gov/

Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)

http://fchr.state.fl.us/

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