Monmouth University is committed to the principles of equity and equal opportunity for all students, faculty and staff. The mission of the Campus Equity and Employee Relations is to provide clear leadership and support on matters relating to equity, diversity, respect and inclusiveness for all members of the Monmouth University community.
Campus Equity and Employee Relations provides guidance, support and delivery of programming, services and educational opportunities to Monmouth University faculty, staff, and students. The purpose of these programs is to support diversity, inclusiveness, equal access, equitable treatment, cultural understanding, and the prevention of prohibited discrimination and harassment.
The Office oversees, facilitates and supports the University’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, veteran status and any other legally protected class in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To fulfill the mission, Campus Equity and Employee Relations provides:
- Information, consultation, training and resources to the Monmouth University community with regard to diversity, harassment and discrimination prevention, equal opportunity and disability matters;
- Individual consultation with Monmouth University staff, faculty, students, and administrators;
- A mechanism for responding to complaints of harassment and discrimination;
- Oversight of and support for the University’s compliance efforts in the areas of equal opportunity, harassment and discrimination prevention, and compliance with all applicable State and Federal civil rights laws.