Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Non-discrimination Policy
In accordance with its own values and with federal and state regulations, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran of the Vietnam Era status, marital status, parental status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of the college’s educational programs and activities including admission policies, scholarship program, athletic and other college-administered programs. It also encompasses the employment of college personnel and contracting by the college for goods and services. Olin 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 of the Vietnam Era. Further, Olin pledges to provide all members of its community with a work and academic environment free of intimidation, coercion, unfair treatment or discrimination. Olin seeks to create and maintain an environment that is free from inappropriate discrimination including harassment.
Olin's policy of nondiscrimination is consistent with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (see Title IX Coordinator contact information below), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the relevant Governor’s Executive Orders and Chapter 151B of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination that deprives a person of equal treatment. It is prohibited by Title IX, a federal law that states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Sexual harassment is also prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B, Massachusetts Fair Education Practices Act, Massachusetts General Laws 151 C, Section 2(g), and other applicable state and federal statutes.
If any member of the Olin community feels that they have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or marital or parental status they should contact Olin's Title IX Coordinator, Rame Hanna at 781.292.2322. If any member of the Olin community feels that they have been discriminated against by a student on any other basis, they should contact Dean of Student Affairs, Rae-Anne Butera at 781.292.2321 to discuss possible referral of the matter to the Honor Board. Similarly, if any member of the Olin community feels that they have been discriminated against by an employee on any other basis, they should contact the Director of Human Resources, Sharon Woodward at 781.292.2409 to discuss investigation of the matter.