Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action
The Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action program ensures the college’s commitment and responsibility to equitable treatment and opportunity in employment, educational programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other College-administered programs, as well as compliance with non-discrimination policies and state and federal laws and regulations related to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Program Overview
The Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action program enforces the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
The Affirmative Action program is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women and members of minority groups identified in state and federal affirmative action laws and executive orders, persons with disabilities (including qualified special disabled veterans), and veterans. We also endeavor to promote a campus-wide knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of affirmative action as well as a commitment to inclusion and expanding the diversity of our workforce.
The Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education approved two identical versions of the Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures.
Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures (students)
Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures (personnel)
To initiate a discrimination complaint, please complete an Institutional Equity Incident Report.
Forms, Resources & Links
Contact
Office of Institutional Equity
Institutional Equity serves students, faculty and staff by leading the college's Title IX and Affirmative Action programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal civil rights laws.
- institutionalequity@ric.edu
- 401-456-9841
- Roberts Hall 304, 330 RI College Rd, Providence, RI 02908