The Missouri Public Affairs Academy follows the non-discrimination policy of Missouri
State University.
G1.05 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The
University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to
a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty,
staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes,
the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin
(including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable
law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by
applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered
or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment,
which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of
religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces
of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available
to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance
procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault,
should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance
procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and
guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
