Access & Equity ensures University compliance with the following federal and state laws:
These laws protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of protected classes. The University has developed Policies for Equitable Treatment to ensure compliance with these laws.
The University has designated persons to be responsible for the ensuring that policies regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity are adhered to. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. For students, contact Arlene Stewart, Director of Student Disability Services, Class of ’56 Academic Success Center Building, 836 McMillan Road, Suite 239, Clemson, South Carolina 29634-4060, 864-656-6848, firstname.lastname@example.org. For faculty and staff, contact Priscilla Harrison, ADA Coordinator, Office of Access and Equity, 110 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-5404, 864-656-3553, email@example.com. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and affirmative action/equal opportunity: Jerry Knighton, Director, Office of Access and Equity, 223 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-5404, 864-656-3181, firstname.lastname@example.org.
Clemson University prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. The following person has been designated to serve as the overall campus coordinator for Title IX compliance: Jerry Knighton, Director, Office of Access and Equity, 223 Holtzendorff Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-5404, 864-656-3181, email@example.com. The following individual has been designated as deputy Title IX coordinator: Alesia Smith, Director, Office of Community and Ethical Standards, Division of Student Affairs, 912 University Union, Clemson, SC 29634-4011, 864-656-0510, firstname.lastname@example.org.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe Office of Access and Equity is responsible for the development and implementation of the affirmative action plan each year based on the University's utilization of minority resources. This plan contains goals for future utilization levels in areas where significant underutilization has been reported in the University.