Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

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Policy Number: CR 2.00
Section: Civil Rights and Title IX
Title: Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Date (Original): 11/18/2022
Date (Date of Draft version): 04/29/2026
Policy For: USC System
Procedures For: USC System
Authorized By: Associate Vice President for Civil Rights & Title IX
Issued By: Office of Access and Opportunity

Policy Description and/or Reason for Revision:

Update and clarify the Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy to reflect current legal requirements, align with related University employment policies, and improve clarity and consistency in the treatment of protected categories and employment practices.

Deadline for Comments: 05/13/2026
Comment Contact Name: Roseanne Shaw
Comment Email: shawr1@mailbox.sc.edu