Prohibited Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

See also: Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual - Policy 2720: Prohibited Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

Date Originally Issued: 09-27-1991
Revised: 12-13-1991, 01-15-2007, 05-21-2014, 02-27-2018

The University of New Mexico is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students and employees can learn and work together in an atmosphere that enhances productivity and draws on the diversity of its members, and is free from all forms of disrespectful conduct, intimidation, exploitation, and harassment. The purpose of this policy is to guide University officials to take whatever action may be needed to prevent, correct, and, when necessary, to discipline behavior which violates this policy. In fulfilling its dual tasks of educating and providing public service, the University can, and shall, demonstrate leadership in eliminating discrimination and providing equal opportunities in employment and education.