Discrimination Policy

St. Ambrose University is a multi-cultural community sharing the Christian affirmation of the absolute God-given worth and dignity of each individual. The affirmation is expressed in the policy of the University to forbid harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other unlawful basis on University property, within its programs of study, or in its places of employment.

The University affirms that all forms of discrimination and harassment diminish the dignity or impede the academic freedom of members of the University community. The University is committed to providing and maintaining a positive learning and working environment for all students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community, free of discrimination and harassment. The University will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment that is based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other unlawful basis.

In sum, the University is committed to providing a working and learning environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work and study in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, St. Ambrose University expects that all relationships among students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community will be free of discrimination and harassment.