The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.
The University is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and access for all persons, and providing academic and employment environments free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination, including, but not limited to, the following laws:
- Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibit discrimination based on age.
- Equal Pay Act of 1963, which prohibits sex-based wage discrimination.
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, which prohibits discrimination because of genetic information.
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, which prohibits discrimination against women because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.
- Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. The University will engage in the interactive process with the individual and their health care provider to identify reasonable and effective accommodations.
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including limited English proficiency).
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
- Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education program or activities.
The University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. Title IX also prohibits retaliation against reporters of sex discrimination, including but not limited to reports of sex discrimination against administrators and other employees. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to a University Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or both. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policy 2.1.8 prohibits sexual misconduct. University of Nebraska Executive Memorandum 38, Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Reports Against Students and Executive Memorandum 39, Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Reports Against Employees provide the grievance process for complaints alleging sexual misconduct.
Reporting
All individuals, except for individuals designated as confidential resources who are acting in their confidential role, are expected to promptly report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this statement to the University via the individuals and/or online reporting options listed below. Reports should be submitted as soon as possible after becoming aware of the conduct, preferably within sixty (60) calendar days after the occurrence of the alleged conduct. Although a report can be submitted anonymously, the University’s ability to investigate and respond to an anonymous report may be limited.
| UNO Compliance Office | Contact Name | Phone | |
| Chief Compliance Officer | Drew Nielsen | drewnielsen@unomaha.edu | 402.554.3715 |
| Title IX Coordinator | Sarah Weil | sweil@unomaha.edu | 402.554.2120 |
| Civil Rights Investigator | Kelly Humphrey | kellyhumphrey@unomaha.edu | 402.554.6452 |
| ADA/504 (Students) | Cathy Pettid | cpettid@unomaha.edu | 402.554.3523 |
| ADA/504 (Employees) | Kristina Hoffmann | kristinahoffmann@unomaha.edu | 402.554.2463 |
Report Online
Sexual Misconduct Incident Reporting Form
Discrimination Complaints Procedures
Procedures for Discrimination Complaints
External entities that may receive reports of discrimination include:
US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
| National Headquarters | Kansas City Office (Office for Nebraska) |
|
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg. Phone: 800.421.3481 Fax: 202.453.6012 TDD: 800.877.8339 Email: OCR@ed.gov |
One Petticoat Lane Phone: 816.268.0550 Fax: 816.268.0599 TDD: 800.877.8339 Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov |
Students in programs receiving NASA funding may file Title IX complaints directly with NASA.
| NASA – Director, EEO Complaints and Programs |
|
Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity Phone: 202-358-2180 Attention: Director, EEO Complaints and Programs (CAP)
|
Students in programs receiving Department of Homeland Security funding, members of the public, and other non-employees may direct discrimination inquiries and file complaints directly with DHS within 180 days.
| US Department of Homeland Security |
|
Email: CRCLCompliance@hq.dhs.gov (the fastest method to submit your complaint) Fax: 202.401.4708 Package/Overnight Delivery: Please contact CRCL for information on sending a package. U.S. Postal Mail: (this method can take up to 20 business days) U.S. Department of Homeland Security If you have questions, you may also contact CRCL by telephone: Local: 202.401.1474 Toll-Free: 1.866.644.8360 Local TTY: 202.401.0470 Toll-Free TTY: 1.866.644.8361 |
| Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC) |
|
Nebraska State Office Building |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) |
|
Kansas City Area Office |
Limited English Proficiency Policy
In accordance with the prohibition against discrimination on the basis of national origin under Title VI and Executive Order 13166, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to the accessibility of services to those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). To that end, the University will make available appropriate alternative language formats to those with limited English proficiency upon request to ensure accessibility of university related services and supports.
Language Assistance Measures
Language assistance measures, to support accessibility of services, are “communication accommodations” that enable LEP persons to access program services and or experience them at an acceptable level. These measures include but are not limited to the following examples:
- Applications and forms translated into multiple languages.
- Notification of availability of services and programs to translate/multiple languages.
- Telephone relay interpretation (for public notification and general information).
- Low or mixed-literacy and bilingual materials.
- Program volunteers and staff who are bilingual or multi-lingual.
Limited English Proficiency Information
Accommodations Statement
The University is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from University programs, activities, and services. Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the University that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in University programs, activities, and services. Requesting accommodations is an interactive process initiated by the individual making the reasonable accommodations request.