University Policy Statement

University Policy Statement 

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.  All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and State laws of nondiscrimination, including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Age Discrimination Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Federal Executive Order No. 11373; and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.  This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. 

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons.  Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment.  The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus.  The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations.  In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. 

From the Bowie State University Policies and Procedures Manual - Section VI - 1.00.  Equal Opportunity Policy Statement