Commitment to EEO. Wichita State University ("WSU") is committed to equal employment opportunity and it remains our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons consistent with employment qualifications and applicable laws regarding discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or other protected status. WSU will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to such protected categories.

WSU recognizes that the effective application of a policy of merit employment involves more than just a policy statement and will make known that equal opportunities are available within WSU on the basis of individual merit. WSU will solicit and encourage all persons to seek opportunities within WSU and to pursue advancement possibilities.

Audit and Reporting Systems. WSU has implemented an audit and reporting system to measure the effectiveness of WSU's AAP for protected veterans (VEVRAA) and individuals with disabilities (Section 503), to identify and address the need for remedial action if necessary, and to determine the degree to which WSU's overall objectives have been attained.

Support and Responsibility for Implementation. The VEVRAA and Section 503 AAPs have full support of Dr. Richard Muma, President of WSU, as well as the entire WSU management team. Dr. Courtney McHenry, EEO Coordinator, is responsible for administering all aspects of the company's EEO policy and the VEVRAA and Section 503 AAPs.

Questions and Access to AAP. Should you have any questions regarding equal employment opportunity, please contact Dr. Courtney McHenry, EEO Coordinator, at courtney.mchenry@wichita.edu to make arrangements to review our EEO Policy and/or the VEVRAA and Section 503 AAPs during regular work hours, Monday through Friday.

Prohibition Against Retaliation. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any of the following activities: (1) Filing a complaint; (2) Assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of the affirmative action provisions of VEVRAA, Section 503, or any other Federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans; (3) Opposing any act or practice made unlawful by section 503 or its implementing regulations in this part, VEVRAA or its implementing regulations in this part, or any other Federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans; or (4) Exercising any other right protected by section 503 or its implementing regulations in this part, VEVRAA or its implementing regulations in this part, or any other Federal, state or local equal employment opportunity law.