Policies & Procedures
Discrimination & Harassment
Discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct is unwelcome at Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, and should be reported to the appropriate parties so that it can be investigated, remedied, and addressed to both stop the offense and limit or eliminate further harm to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø students, staff, and visitors. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has created extensive policies and procedures, in compliance with federal regulations, that addressÌýissues ofÌýharassment, discrimination, and misconduct. TheseÌýissuesÌýinclude:Ìý
- Title IXÌý–ÌýGender and sex-based harassment or discriminationÌý
- Disability related discriminationÌý
- Any harassment or discrimination by protected class.Ìý
The grievance process for addressing these concerns is outlined inÌýthis policy:Ìý
TheÌýfullÌýgrievance process and all relevant procedures are described in detail in theÌý
Other Civil Rights & Accessibility Policies
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All inquiries about or concerns regarding these policies and procedures may be communicated internally to an Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Civil Rights and Accessibility Officer by emailingÌýocra@rm.eduÌýor calling our office at 385-375-8798.ÌýÌý
Reports or notice of alleged policy violations may be submitted by using the methods above, calling Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s discrimination hotline at 385-375-8344, or submitting an online report.
Campus Diversity Statement
Diversity and inclusion are pivotal to the success of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø of Health Professions (Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø). Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø commits to being a community which recognizes and values the worth of every person, fosters a welcoming and understanding environment, promotes mutual respect among its members, and encourages individual responsibilities as well as personal rights.
In addition to adhering to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø recognizes inclusion and diversity in all of its forms, including but not limited to:
- race, color, or ethnicity;
- national origin, including ancestry;
- citizenship status;
- personal appearance;
- religion, faith, or creed, including no religion;
- political affiliation;
- economic status including bankruptcy or bad debt;
- disability, whether physical or mental;
- age;
- marital status;
- sexual orientation, gender or gender expression, or gender identity;
- sex;
- pregnancy;
- veteran or military status;
- predisposing genetic characteristics;
- domestic violence victim status; or
- any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protection for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process.
University Handbook 2026-27 (pgs., 8-9)