SMU Athletics

 

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Goals

1. Foster an inclusive culture for all individuals across dimensions of diversity, including but not limited to age, race, gender, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation;
2. Educate and train SMU student-athletes and athletics department staff on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and cultural intelligence;
3. Increase the recruitment and retention of minority and underrepresented student-athletes and athletics department staff at SMU;
4. Serve as a liaison to campus diversity and inclusion offices, organizations, and professionals; and
5. Enforce the institution’s commitment to the NCAA Presidential Pledge to Promote Diversity & Gender Equity in Intercollegiate Athletics

 

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Athletics Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

The University will not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The University’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. These groups may be referred to as protected classes. This policy is intended to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.The University will make changes in its educational and employment programs in order to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and directives and in order to promote diversity and take remedial action. The University will identify, initiate, and implement policies and programs that will facilitate nondiscrimination, promote affirmative action and take remedial measures as indicated to enhance diversity among its students, faculty, staff and administration.

If you wish to report a hate/bias incident, please use the following link: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernMethodistUniv&layout_id=11

Questions and Contact
The Office of Institutional Access and Equity may be contacted at 214-768-3601 or by e-mail at accessequity@smu.edu.
 

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