Undoubtedly, the academic rigor you receive at JMC will be unmatched; however, we equally value and strive to create a space and climate in which you feel free to learn, engage, question and thrive. The quality of your JMC experience matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring that you feel supported, valued and heard.”
BRIAN JOHNSONJMC Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
James Madison College works tirelessly to ensure that all residents feel safe, secure, and welcomed to the Michigan State University community. We want you to know that we take incidents related to discrimination and harassment very seriously.
Acts are prohibited which discriminate against or harass any University community member on the basis of age, color, gender, gender identity, disability status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. Please see MSU’s Anti-Discrimination Policy (ADP).
There are two basic theories of discrimination – disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate treatment requires intent to discriminate based on the protected category. There are two ways to show disparate treatment – direct and indirect (or circumstantial) evidence. Disparate impact does not require a showing of intent; rather, a claim is based on a facially neutral policy or practice that has a disproportionate affect on a protected category. Learn more about discrimination.
Harassment of any kind occurs when a University community member is subject to unwelcome conduct based on a protected category that:
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