Legal Information
Non-discrimination
Mississippi State University formally reiterates and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran's status is a violation of federal and state law and MSU policy and will not be tolerated. Discrimination based upon sexual orientation or group affiliation is a violation of MSU policy and will not be tolerated. This nondiscrimination policy applies to all programs administered by the University. However, this policy should not be construed to infringe upon the free exchange of ideas essential to the academic environment.
Mary Alexander, Interim Director of Diversity and Equity Programs, 106 McArthur Hall, P.O. Box 6199, MS State, MS 39762, office telephone number 662-325-2493, campus mailstop 9609, has been designated as the responsible employee to coordinate efforts to carry out responsibilities and make investigation of complaints relating to discrimination in conforming with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.