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Center for Civil Rights

Supporting Equity, Rights, and Justice at Western.

The Center for Civil Rights supports students, faculty, and staff by addressing discrimination, harassment, and bias. It also promotes restorative justice, ensures compliance with laws and university policies, and strengthens diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ+) efforts across campus.

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Title IX

Western’s Title IX policies protect students, employees, and visitors from sexual discrimination and harassment. The university provides support for pregnant and parenting students and responds promptly to reports of sexual misconduct.

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Equal Opportunity Office

Western’s Equal Opportunity Office ensures fair treatment in the workplace and upholds policies that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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Impartial and Confidential Ombuds Services

As part of Western’s Conflict Resolution Policy, found in Section 2.09 of the Handbook for Professional Personnel, faculty and staff may choose to engage with an Ombudsperson who can offer impartial and informal counsel for faculty and staff regarding workplace concerns, including issues of potentially unethical or illegal behavior.

The Ombudsperson holds information that is shared with them in confidence unless given permission by the employee, or in the event of risk of harm, or as required by law or policy.

To connect with an Ombudsperson, please contact Marita Whalen by email at mwhalen@western.edu, or by telephone at 970.943.3145.

An Ombudsperson can:

An Ombuds person may not:

Restorative Justice Initiatives

The Center for Civil Rights works in collaboration with Student Affairs on initiatives that invite the campus professionals to explore and implement restorative approaches in their work with students.

For more information on Restorative Justice Initiatives at Western, please contact Marita Whalen by email at mwhalen@western.edu, or by telephone at 970.943.3145.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity

Contact Information

970.943.2456
deii@western.edu

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO 81230