Vanderbilt University

Last edited Thursday, 6 Jun 2013

Basic Information

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Public/Private:

Private

City:

Nashville

State:

Degrees Offered:

Undergraduate

Graduate

Professional (MBA, JD, etc.)

Administrative and Legal Protections

Non-Discrimination Policy:

In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Executive Order 11246, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 , Vanderbilt University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service, or genetic information in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment.

In addition, the University does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression consistent with the University’s nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to Anita J. Jenious, J.D., Director; the Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services Department; Baker Building; PMB 401809, 2301 Vanderbilt Place; Nashville, TN 37240-1809. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); FAX (615) 343-4969.

Local Laws:

Relationships

Does the state allow same-sex couples to marry?
NO

Does the state recognize marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions?
NO

Does the state offer any other type of relationship recognition for same-sex couples?
NO

Workplace

Does state law protect employees in the private sector from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
NO

Does state law protect employees in the private sector from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or gender expression?
NO

Does state law expressly protect employees of state and local governments from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
NO

Does state law expressly protect employees of state and local governments from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or gender expression?
NO

All government employees are protected by the U.S. Constitution against irrational discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, some measure of protection already exists under Title VII based on gender, which has been held to include gender identity and expression.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and several courts have interpreted Title VII to protect transgender employees, and the EEOC has interpreted Title VII to cover sexual orientation discrimination. The Supreme Court has held that the EEOC's interpretations of Title VII are entitled to "great deference."

Campus Life

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