Policy Number: EQ.03.03.170530
Applies to: All medical students, faculty, staff, and others having an association with the University
Date: 5/07/24
1.0 Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine to follow the Washington State University policy that prohibits discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct found in Washington State University Executive Policy #15 “Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment.”
2.0 Definitions
Discrimination
Washington State University (WSU) defines discrimination, identifies characteristics or traits that are protected from discrimination, and defines prohibited conduct in Executive 15.
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) defines discrimination as behaviors that show disrespect for the dignity of others based solely on race, religion, ethnicity, sex, physical disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation.
3.0 Responsibilities
- Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Office of Compliance
- WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR)
4.0 Procedures
Reporting
The policies and procedures for Reporting Mistreatment Based on Discrimination are outlined in
- WSU’s Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment, Executive Policy 15
- CCR Procedural Guidelines
WSU information about how to report an incident, employee reporting responsibilities, and available resources can be found at:
WSU Compliance and Civil Rights
French Ad 225
Pullman, WA 99164
509-335-8288
ccr@wsu.edu
Director, Title IX Coordinator, Compliance and Civil Rights TitleIX.Coordinator@wsu.edu.
Assistant Director – Civil Rights Compliance ADA Coordinator, ADA.coordinator@wsu.edu.
Protection from Retaliation
No person will be subjected to retaliation, as defined in Executive Policy 15, for purposes of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Executive Policy 15, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the policy.
5.0 Related Policies
WSU Executive Policy #15 “Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment.
6.0 Key Search Words
Discrimination, dignity, prohibiting, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence.
7.0 Revision History
Original Approval: 4/21/2016
Policy Number: EQ.03.03.160412
Review/Revision: 9/17/2019, 05/07/2024