 Founded
by the Holy Ghost Fathers in 1878, Duquesne University
is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.
Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values
equality of opportunity both as an educational
institution and as an employer.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination and Non-Harassment
Policy
Duquesne University is motivated by its
Catholic identity and values equality of opportunity,
human, dignity, racial, cultural and ethnic
diversity, both as an educational institution
and as an employer.
Accordingly, the University
prohibits and does not engage in discrimination
or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, disability or status
as a veteran or disabled veteran. Duquesne University
will continue to take affirmative steps to support
and advance these values consistent with the
University's mission statement.
This policy applies
to all program and activities of the University,
including, but not limited to, admission and
employment practices, educational policies,
scholarship and loan programs and athletic or
other University-sponsored programs.
This is a commitment
by the University in accordance with its religious
values and applicable federal, state and local
laws and regulations. Nothing herein, however,
should be interpreted as a waiver by the University
of its own Constitutional and legal rights based
upon its religious affiliation.
The person responsible
for coordinating its efforts under this policy
is Dr. Judith Griggs, Affirmative Action Officer,
Ground Floor, Administration Building, university
extension 6661.
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
In accordance with Federal law and University
policy, Duquesne does not discriminate against
disabled people who can perform the essential
functions of a job. The University will make
reasonable accommodations which would enable
an employee to perform the essential job functions.
The Office
of Human Resource Management will work in cooperation
with the disabled employee and appropriate supervisors,
department head and divisional representatives
to ensure reasonable and effective accommodations
are made.
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