This is to affirm the Bethel University policy of providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof.

In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability, familial status, pregnancy, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education programs and activities, in employment policies and practices, or in any other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to its Covenant for Life Together, employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its religious beliefs related to, among other issues, religion, creed, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual activity.

Bethel University will take action to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training.

Bethel University will commit the necessary time and resources, both financial and human, to achieve the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Bethel University fully supports incorporation of nondiscrimination rules and regulations into contracts.

Any employee of this organization, or subcontractor to this employer, who does not comply with the Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and Procedures as set forth in this statement will be subject to disciplinary action. Any subcontractor not complying with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, including specifically Minnesota Statutes Chapter 363A, will be subject to appropriate legal sanctions. If any employee or applicant for employment believes he or she has been discriminated against, please contact the Office of People and Culture, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112, or call 651-638-6119.

Equal Opportunity In Employment