Diversity in Law School

Nondiscrimination Policy

The University of Toledo has declared a policy of providing equal opportunity in all policies and procedures affecting employment and education. In conjunction with the objectives of the policy and in accordance with the various local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations, the University is committed to providing employment and education opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or the presence of a disability. The University commits to:

1. Recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or the presence of a disability.
2. Ensure that personnel actions such as progressive discipline, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, University-sponsored training and education, social, and recreation programs, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or the presence of a disability.
3. Provide equal educational opportunities to all individuals desirous of such education who meet statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements of the University and the State of Ohio. The qualifications for admission, educational assistance, and financial assistance or any other student services shall be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or the presence of a disability.

This policy is both a desire and obligation of the University when conducting all affairs. The director is responsible for the implementation of the University's Affirmative Action program and will report directly to the president. Any suggestions regarding equal employment or equal educational opportunity should be directed to the Director of Affirmative Action, Room 3680, University Hall, 419.530.2508.

Reaffirmation Policy

The University of Toledo reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity in employment and education as outlined in the Equal Opportunity Policy Statement contained herein. The following statement appears on all publications, brochures, and literature issued by the University to reiterate the University's commitment.

The University of Toledo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in education, employment, membership, and contracts and no differentiation will be made based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, and/or the presence of a disability. The University will take affirmative action as required by federal or state law.

Student Organization Contact Information

OUTlaw

Contact:

Rob Salem
Phone: 419.530.4272

Faculty Contact Information

Rob Salem
Clinical Instructor
Phone: 419.530.4272

Administrator Contact Information

None

Course Titles and/or Descriptions

• LAWI 9040 Civil and Political Rights—[2–3 hours] Civil and Political Rights focuses on a broad array of legal issues and rights in this area of law. Beginning with a history of the area, the course includes topics such as voting rights, religion, education, discrimination, police misconduct, and prisoners' rights. Current issues are discussed using news articles and videos.
• LAWI 9080 Gender and the Law—[2–3 hours] This course covers issues of gender in the law, including family, employment, domestic violence, and antidiscrimination law. These issues are examined on both a theoretical and practical level, with a primary focus on jurisprudential approaches to issues of women in the law.

Domestic Partnership Benefits

• Information on Domestic Partnership Benefits

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