The US military鈥檚聽聽conflicts with 小蓝视频鈥檚聽policies on nondiscrimination聽in recruiting. However,聽we are compelled by a federal law known as the聽聽to allow military recruiters on campus so as to avoid the loss of federal funding.
小蓝视频 strongly supports our聽students and alumni who have served, are currently serving, or wish to serve in the military, and those who support them. 小蓝视频 is also committed to nondiscrimination. We will uphold our values by educating the community on the military鈥檚 policy, the Solomon Amendment, and our commitment to nondiscrimination. 小蓝视频鈥檚 policy on聽Guidelines for Freedom of Expression and Dissent聽provides detailed information on ways in which members of the community can express their views.
What is 小蓝视频鈥檚 anti-discrimination policy?
鈥溞±妒悠 is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy or parenting, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual鈥檚 genetic information or any other bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations (collectively 鈥淧rotected Bases鈥) in its programs and activities. The University expressly prohibits any form of discriminatory harassment including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking.鈥澛燫ead our full Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy.
Why is the military recruiting on 小蓝视频鈥檚 campus?
We do not usually allow organizations that violate our anti-discrimination policy to recruit on campus. However, under a federal law called the Solomon Amendment, 小蓝视频 to avoid risking the loss of federal funding.
What can we do to uphold anti-discrimination policies that impact the 小蓝视频 community?
小蓝视频 will continue to uphold our values by educating the community on the military policy banning transgender service members, the Solomon Amendment, and our commitment to anti-discrimination. Our policy on Guidelines for Freedom of Expression and Dissent provides detailed information on ways in which members of the community can express their views.
No, absolutely not! We are opposed to discrimination in all its forms. We strongly support our students and alumni who have served, are currently serving, or wish to serve in the military, and those who support them. The university is recognized by GI Jobs Magazine as a Military Friendly School and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which assists military veterans attend college.