Discrimination and Harassment
Davidson College fosters a positive environment in which all employees and students enjoy a work and academic environment free from illegal discrimination or harassment.
Our policy is to admit qualified students, provide equal opportunity employment, and administer all educational, athletic, financial, and employment activities without discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the administration of the college's educational programs or operations.
Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Polices
Resources and Resolution Options
Individuals who feel they may have experienced discrimination or harassment have multiple options for seeking information and informal resolutions or filing a formal complaint if they chose to do so.
Office of Equity Compliance
Students and employees may reach out to Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, & Compliance Officer, Carley Dix to consult about Non-Discrimination & Non-Harassment Policies, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Students and employees may also reach out to Ms. Dix for information, informal, and formal resolution related to Title IX and Section 504 at cadix@davidson.edu or 704-894-2591.
Dean of Students Office
Students who are seeking information, informal resolution, and formal resolution related to concerns that they may have experienced discrimination or harassment from another student(s) may reach out to Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Mak Tompkins at matopkins@davidson.edu or 704-894-2225.
Human Resources
Students or employees who are seeking information, informal, and formal resolution related to concerns that they may have experienced discrimination or harassment from an employee(s) may reach out to Senior Employee Relations Specialist, Paulette Russell at parussell@davidson.edu or 704-894-2213.
Compliance
Davidson College complies with all applicable Federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination, including, but not limited to:
Title VI Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964
This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education) is the applicable agency charged with enforcing Title VI.
Title IX Of The Education Amendments Of 1972
This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities and extends to employment and admission to institutions that receive Federal financial assistance. For purposes of Title IX, sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education) is the applicable agency charged with enforcing Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX should be directed to the following Title IX Coordinators:
Age Discrimination Act Of 1975
This law protects individuals from discrimination based on age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. The Act, which applies to all ages, permits the use of certain age distinctions and factors other than age that meet the Act's requirements. The Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education) and the U.S. Department of Labor, Civil Rights Center are the applicable agencies charged with enforcing this act.
Section 504 Of The Rehabilitation Act Of 1973
This law protects individuals from discrimination based on disability in admission, employment, treatment, or access in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. The Office for Civil Rights (U.S. Department of Education) is the applicable agency charged with enforcing Section 504.
Inquiries concerning the application of the listed laws should be directed to Carley Dix, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 704-894-2591, cadix@davidson.edu.