Other Forms of Discrimination and Harassment
The Office for Institutional Integrity and Access (OIIA) supports UNC Asheville’s efforts to maintain a just, safe, and productive campus environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and barriers to access. OIIA serves any student, staff member, faculty member, or campus guest who seeks assistance regarding the above concerns or about the safety of vulnerable populations.
Individuals may contact OIIA to report an allegation of discrimination or harassment based on age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, or related conditions), sexual orientation, or veteran status, and other protected identities. OIIA also handles reports of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of North Carolina Asheville is committed to cultivating an equitable, respectful, and welcoming community. The University, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, or other legally protected status in the administration of any educational program or activity, scholarship and loan programs, admission and employment, or other school administered programs. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any University Program or Activity, including with respect to admissions and employment terms and conditions.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of the University’s nondiscrimination policies, including discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities, or sex discrimination in educational programs and activities under Title IX may be referred to Heather L. Lindkvist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Title IX Coordinator; to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. [See “Inquiries” below]
Inquiries involving nondiscrimination laws related to employment may also be referred to UNC Asheville’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access, and/or to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or North Carolina Civil Rights Division. [See “Inquiries” below]
UNC Asheville’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be found in UNC Asheville’s Policies and Compliance.
To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination, including sex discrimination, or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to UNC Asheville’s Office for Institutional Integrity.
Inquiries
Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of the University’s nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access and/or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights:
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and Access
Heather L. Lindkvist
Phone: (828) 232-5658
Email: TitleIX@unca.edu
116 Highsmith Student Union
1 University Heights, CPO 1285
Asheville, NC 28804
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education, District of Columbia Office
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1475
Phone: (202) 453-6020 | Fax: (202) 453-6021 | TDD: (800) 537-7697
Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov
Web: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/
Inquiries involving nondiscrimination laws related to employment may also be referred to UNC Asheville’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access, and/or to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or North Carolina Civil Rights Division.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Charlotte District Office
129 West Trade Street, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (800) 669-4000 | Fax: (704) 954-6410 | TTY: (800) 669-6820 | ALS Video Phone: (844) 234-5122
Web: www.eeoc.org
North Carolina Civil Rights Division
1711 New Hope Church Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone | (984) 236-1850 | Fax: (984) 236-1946
Web | https://www.oah.nc.gov/civil-rights-division/employment-discrimination
Contact the Office for Institutional Integrity and Access
Heather L. Lindkvist
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Integrity and Access / Title IX Coordinator / Clery Compliance Officer
| Office: 116 Highsmith Student Union |
| Phone: (828) 232-5658 |
| Email: TitleIX@unca.edu |
