Civil Rights Compliance
Equal Opportunity
Central Washington University (CWU) is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination on the basis of protected class.
CWU has policies, procedures, and resources in place to promote equal opportunity as well as take immediate and appropriate steps to eliminate discrimination and sexual misconduct, prevent its recurrence and to remedy the effects.
- For more information about 1) the Equal Opportunity Committee, 2) Affirmative Action Plan and 3) Equal Opportunity Policies & Programs, click the appropriate link or utilize the left-hand menu.
Resources and Reporting Options
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Disability Access, Accommodations, and Complaints
Central Washington University (CWU) policy, the ADA, and Section 504, prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s status as a person with a disability, require equal opportunity and access, a process for a person with a disability to request a reasonable accommodation, and a grievance process for an individual to complain of discrimination.
Click here to learn more about "Disability Access, Accommodations, and Complaints" at CWU.
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Discrimination Complaints
Discrimination, including harassment and bullying, on the basis of a legally protected characteristic is illegal and prohibited. Inappropriate behavior based on a legally protected characteristic is unacceptable and may be cause for discipline even if it does not rise to the level of illegal discrimination.
Click here to learn more about "Addressing and Preventing Discrimination" at CWU.
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Sexual Misconduct Reporting Options and Resources
From reporting to the University or law enforcement to utilizing confidential reporting options, Central Washington University (CWU) community members have different options to report sexual misconduct.
Click here to learn more about Sexual Misconduct "Reporting Options and Resources" at CWU.
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Reporting Complaints Externally
Discrimination complaints and sexual misconduct can also be filed with state or federal agencies, including the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In these cases, the office of Civil Rights Compliance coordinates the University's response to the complaint.
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
- To contact the OCR headquarters office or the OCR enforcement office serving Washington state, learn more about their contact information and complaint process on their webpage.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- To file a formal complaint through EEOC, for employment related concerns or complaints, visit their "Filing a Formal Complaint" webpage.
Reporting Complaints or Concerns
Use the Concern and Support (reporting) form to report complaints or concerns regarding equal opportunity and discrimination to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance.
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Contact
Civil Rights Compliance
Barge 204
John MacArthur