Part XI, Section IV: Equal Employment Opportunity and Professional Development

I. General Provisions

East Carolina University prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following protected classes: race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status (including relationship or association with a protected veteran; or Active Duty or National Guard service) (“Protected Class”).

The Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office within the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO) develops and implements equal employment opportunity policies. Information about the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office’s programs and policies, the University’s protected classes and related non-discrimination policies and procedures may be found by visiting POSO’s web site.

II. Professional Development

To foster a supportive environment where all members of the ECU community thrive, all faculty members are encouraged to engage in professional development each academic year related to teaching, scholarship, and service in the faculty member’s academic field that promotes the university mission (student success, regional transformation, or public service). Professional development opportunities are offered centrally through the Office of Faculty Excellence and are also distributed through the units.

The University shall provide appropriate equipment, software, and communications access to faculty necessary to provide effective professional development.