Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall work to eliminate violence in all forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property. The same policies shall apply to all employment practices whether full-time or part-time. 

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and Title IX -- age, sex or minority discrimination -- may be directed to Compliance Officer Josiah S. Litant, Dean of Students/Title IX Officer, josiah.litant@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-1420.

The Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity Law (1B.1) and the procedure (1B.1.1)-Report/ Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution are available the Minnesota State system website. 

Affirmative Action

The college is committed to and supports aggressive affirmative action steps and programs intended to remedy the historical under-representation of persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities in the workforce.

Contact Information: Josiah S. Litant, Dean of Students/Title IX Officer, josiah.litant@southeastmn.edu, 507-453-1420.

See: MSC Southeast Affirmative Action Policy