Non-Discrimination Statement
Ball State University is committed to the principles of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in education and employment. Further, the University is committed to the pursuit of excellence by prohibiting discrimination and being inclusive of individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, or protected veteran status.
This commitment enables the University to provide qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs on the basis of demonstrated ability without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program or job requirements involved. Members of the campus community may report concerns of discrimination involving employees (faculty, staff, third parties) to the Office of Employee Relations.
The Affirmative Action Plan
Ball State University is required to develop an Affirmative
Action Plan (AAP) to uphold and monitor equal employment opportunities. The
Director of Employee Relations and Affirmative Action oversees this plan,
monitoring and reporting on employment practices and ensuring compliance. The
AAP aims to provide equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of
protected class status. Employee Relations evaluates the effectiveness of these
efforts through statistical analysis and adjusts practices as needed, working
with departments to improve and offering supportive programs. Diversity of
thought is essential for achieving affirmative action goals.
Complaints of Unlawful Discrimination
Title XI of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law protecting people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.
What is Title XI
If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination or harassment based on sex (including pregnancy) or gender, please complete the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX) Incident Reporting Form.
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Title IX) Incident Reporting Form
A student filing a complaint involving an employee or involving an individual who is not a student, or in instances when the alleged offender is unknown to the complainant, may request support and assistance from campus resources (i.e. the Office of Victim Services, Counseling Center) and assistance from the Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator for academic accommodations and other appropriate interim measures.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It mandates that employers must not discriminate in hiring, firing, promotions, or other employment practices.
To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination, the complaint form should be completed and filed with the Assistant Director Equal Opportunity and ADA Coordinator within 300 calendar days after an alleged discriminatory act or incident has occurred. To ensure a full investigation, it should be completed as promptly and accurately as possible. In addition, during the investigation, you may be interviewed by the Assistant Director or their designee. Please note that in the event you allege discrimination by more than one individual, you must file a separate complaint form for each individual.
To file a complaint of discrimination, please complete the Complaint of Unlawful Discrimination Form.
Complaint of Unlawful Discrimination Form
Complaint Investigation Procedure and Appeal Process
(If the Complaint of Unlawful Discrimination pertains to the Assistant Director’s handling of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation request, the completed form should be directed to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture.)
Self-Identification
Ball State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within our community. By self-identifying and being counted, you help the University meet EO/AA objectives of ensuring at least 7% of each job group is comprised of persons with disabilities. Self-identification is confidential and that designation is only available to the Employee Relations office for EO/AA reporting purposes and does not initiate the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodation process. In addition, accurate self-identification allows the University to recognize the diversity of our workforce.
Applicants may choose to self-identify using one of the following methods:
- through the talent management system at the time of submitting an electronic application
- by accessing the link to the online survey tool
- by completing a paper form and submitting it to Employee Relations
Current employees may choose to self-identify using one of the following methods:
Why We Ask You To Self-ID
Additional questions about Self-Identification should be directed to the
Equal Opportunity and Employee Relations Specialist.