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Diversity in Employment
In conjunction with Fontbonne University’s mission, vision, values, strategy and goals, diversity naturally carries over into employment and human resources. Our diversity efforts are supported by underlying policies, practices and communications aimed at attracting and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce. Fontbonne will continue to seek creative avenues to drive diversity in employment practices both internally and externally consistent with university wide initiatives.
Fontbonne embraces a culture of non-discrimination, and it is the policy of Fontbonne University to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability and to conform to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. In keeping with the intent of this policy, the University will adhere to the following practices:
- Recruitment, hiring and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to color, race, age, gender, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability or religion.
- All other personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training and development, educational assistance, and social and recreational programs will be administered without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability or religion.
The full text of Fontbonne’s Equal Opportunity policies can be found in Section 2.1 of our online policy manual.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Fontbonne University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability in employment or in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Furthermore, Fontbonne University prohibits retaliation against anyone who either opposes unlawful discrimination, assists or participates in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination, or exercises his or her rights under any law that forbids employment discrimination.
The Fontbonne University coordinator for Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the EEO coordinator for other laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination is the Vice President for Finance and Administration, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105. Phone: (314) 719-8007. Fax: (314) 719-8023. If the allegations of discrimination or retaliation allege involvement of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, then notification of the complaint shall be made to the Executive Vice President for Strategy and Operations. The University will thoroughly and promptly investigate all complaints and take corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate. Fontbonne University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380 as amended.