| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Richard Johnson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Rice University
Tier2-1: Gender Neutral Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Richard
Johnson Director of Sustainability Facilities Engineering and Planning |
Does the institution offer housing options to accomodate the special needs of transgender and transitioning students (either as a matter of policy or as standard practice)?:
A brief description of the program, policy, or practice:
Rice would address the kinds of issues in the inquiry by applying our non-discrimination policy to address any special needs.
Rice University General Policy No. 815
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/NON-DISCRIMINATION/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
Rice University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment, and it is the policy of the University to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. Accordingly, Rice University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in its admissions policies, educational programs, or employment of faculty or staff.
The University takes affirmative action in employment by recruiting, hiring and advancing women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and qualified special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans (as those categories are defined by law).
The Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs and Affirmative Action is the University’s designated EEO Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and inquiries concerning the University’s policies and compliance with applicable laws may be directed to the EEOP/AA Office (M.S. 130), P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892 or Herman Brown Hall, Room 224. The Director reports to the President of the University. Complaints that allege discrimination or harassment may be brought to the attention of the Director (when involving either students or employees), the offices of the Dean of Undergraduates or Vice Provost for Research & Graduate Studies (when involving students), or the Human Resources office (when involving employees). The University will investigate complaints and provide effective remedial action where necessary.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
A recent effort has led to the creation of gender neutral restrooms in a number of academic buildings.
A recent effort has led to the creation of gender neutral restrooms in a number of academic buildings.
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