Statements

Affirmative Action Statement

Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status. The University is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, harassment and affirmative action.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Bradley University reaffirms its Core Values through a commitment to maintaining a community in which students, faculty, and staff are free from discrimination of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, any unfair or inappropriate treatment based on age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, marital status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Bradley University does not tolerate such discrimination and is dedicated to educating its community about these critical issues. This commitment aligns with the Bradley Core Curriculum's goal to provide students with diverse knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and success in a complex world. By promoting understanding and sensitivity, Bradley University lays the groundwork for continuous intellectual growth.

Bradley University complies with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination, harassment, and equal opportunity. Any member of the University community who believes they have been subjected to discrimination is encouraged to seek redress through established University procedures and resources. The University is committed to addressing such concerns promptly and effectively.

Further, Bradley University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. To report concerns that may constitute sex discrimination or to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please contact Bradley University’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Bradley University’s Title IX Coordinator is Jocelyn Watkins, titleixcoordinator@bradley.edu, (309) 677-2081, or Bradley Hall 246.

Statement on Harassment

Bradley University reaffirms the principle that its students, faculty and staff have a right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Bradley University will not tolerate sexual harassment and will commit its efforts to educate its students and staff that the understanding of and sensitivity to this issue is paramount in the world both inside and outside of the University.

Employees in the University community who feel they have been the victims of sexual harassment are encouraged to seek redress through established University grievance procedures of the Human Resource Department.