Nondiscrimination & Anti-Harassment

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment — as well as a range of benefits, programs and activities — that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and to affirm our commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all educational programs and activities, the College has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, based on a protected class or MHC values, and for allegations of retaliation.The College values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the Parties in the resolution process during what is often a difficult time for all involved.

Within our Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, we cover Title VI & Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as MA state law and our institutional values around discrimination and harassment. Both Title VI and Title VII are federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of protected categories. Title VI applies to programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance and Title VII applies to all employers with 15 or more employees, state and local governments, as well as employment agencies and labor unions.

Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any of MHC’s programs or activities. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination at MHC on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Together, and in combination with the College’s mission and values, the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the following basis: age; citizenship status; color; creed; disability; domestic violence victim status; ethnicity; familial responsibilities; gender expression or identity; genetic information; marital status; national origin/ancestry; personal appearance; political belief or affiliation; pregnancy or related condition; race; religion; residence; sex; sexual orientation; source of income; veteran or military status; and weight.

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