USU Policies and Procedures on Discrimination

Current Policies

Effective Feb. 10, 2023

USU’s policies apply to students, employees, and participants in USU programs and activities. These policies help to facilitate a working and/or learning environment free of discrimination and sexual misconduct.

  • Interim Policy 305*: Discrimination Based on Protected Characteristics
  • Interim Policy 339*: Title IX Sexual Misconduct in an Employment or Education Program or Activity
  • Interim Policy 339A*: Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct 
  • Interim Policy 340*: Required Reporting of Sexual Misconduct
* This policy was adopted via a policy directive and, as a result, has been implemented in an interim status until the policy is approved through the standard policy adoption process. While in an interim status, this policy is effective and governs the conduct of all covered individuals.   

Current Procedures

Effective Feb. 10, 2023

Past Policies

Effective for Allegations Reported Jan. 22, 2021 to Feb. 9, 2023
  • Interim Policy 339: Title IX Sexual Misconduct in an Employment or Education Program or Activity
  • Interim Policy 339A: Sexual Misconduct Outside an Employment or Education Program or Activity
  • Interim Policy 339B: Sexual Misconduct in a Study Abroad Program
  • Interim Policy 340: Required Reporting of Sexual Misconduct
Effective for Allegations Reported May 6, 2016 to Jan. 22, 2021
Effective for Allegations Reported Feb. 10, 2020 to Feb. 9, 2023
  • Policy 305: Discrimination Complaints

Past Procedures

Effective after Jan. 22, 2021 
Effective for Allegations Reported before Aug. 14, 2020