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Non-Discrimination Policies in the Big 12

Iowa State University
http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/AAO/reaffirmation.pdf

Way to go, Cyclones, for including “gender identity” in your EEO statement (emphasis in bold is mine)

Iowa State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 3210 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Iowa State University will base employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Kansas State University
http://www.k-state.edu/affact/about/

Way to go, Wildcats, adding “gender identity” to your equal opportunity statement (emphasis mine below)

Welcome to the Kansas State University Office of Affirmative Action (OAA) home page. The OAA administers policies and procedures designed to ensure that Kansas State University complies with Federal and State nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, rules, regulations and executive orders, and Kansas State University’s policies that prohibit harassment and discrimination based on race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status. Staff review and approve each phase of searches to ensure that all recruitment and hiring on campus is conducted in a manner that affords all qualified applicants an equal opportunity to apply for and to be fully and equitably considered for positions at Kansas State University. The OAA also provides affirmative action, equal opportunity, nondiscrimination compliance services and training to the K-State community that support K-State’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity and to the maintenance of an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

University of Texas
http://http://www.utexas.edu/policies/hoppm/04.B.01.html
Includes all federally protected classes and adds sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression at the university level.

Hook ‘em Horns for adding gender identity and expression! (emphasis mine below)

In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, including sexual harassment, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status. Pursuant to University policy, this policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

University of Missouri
http://www.missouri.edu/eeo-aa.php

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. Any person having inquiries concerning the University of Missouri-Columbia’s compliance with implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, or other civil rights laws should contact the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resource Services, University of Missouri-Columbia, 130 Heinkel Building, Columbia, Mo. 65211, 573-882-4256, or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education.

University of Kansas
https://documents.ku.edu/policies/hreo/Nondiscrimination.htm
Includes all federally protected classes and adds sexual orientation, parental status, and marital status at the university level:

The University of Kansas, Lawrence, is committed to the full participation of previously excluded or neglected classes of people. Thus, it is also the policy of the university to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

University of Colorado
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/discrimination.html

The University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB) is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment. UCB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, its educational programs and activities. (Regent Law, Article 10, amended 11/8/2001).1 For purposes of this Policy, “Protected Classes” will be used to refer to discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. UCB will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes, or related retaliation against or by any employee or student.

Texas A&M University
I cannot find language about gender expression or sexual orientation at Texas A&M. The closest I can find is this OP covering EEO rules:

http://tamus.edu/offices/policy/policies/pdf/33-02-01.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity will be afforded to all System employees and applicants regardless of protected class status (race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran). This regulation applies to advertising, recruitment, employment, compensation, promotion, transfer, selection for training and all other privileges and conditions of employment, including termination decisions.

Oklahoma State University
http://www.afirmact.okstate.edu/

OSU is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunity on the basis of merit and in a manner which does not discriminate because of an individual’s race, gender, national or ethnic origin, color, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. All students are provided equal educational opportunity in all phases of the academic program and in all phases of the student life programs. No known form of illegal discrimination and/or harassment will be condoned or tolerated. Procedures are in place that assures equal treatment and equal access to the facilities and educational benefits of the University for all the members of its community.

Baylor University
http://www.baylor.edu/student_policies/index.php?id=22176

Baylor University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, sex, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. The university is controlled by an all-Baptist board of regents and is operated within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists. Baylor is also affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, a cooperative association of autonomous Texas Baptist churches. As a religiously controlled institution of higher education, Baylor University is exempted from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

University of Oklahoma
http://www.ouhsc.edu/eoaa/statement.asp

This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

The University of Oklahoma, recognizing its obligation to guarantee equal opportunity to all persons in all segments of University life, reaffirms its commitment to the continuation and expansion of positive programs which reinforce and strengthen its affirmative action policies. This commitment stems not only from compliance with federal and state equal opportunity laws but from a desire to ensure social justice and promote campus diversity. The University will continue its policy of fair and equal employment practices for all employees and job applicants without insidious discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political affiliation, disability or status as a veteran. The University will maintain a critical and continuing evaluation of its employment policies, programs and practices. Each budget unit bears a responsibility for constructive implementation of this Plan, and whenever possible, to the overall progress toward employment opportunity and participation in all University programs and activities. Our commitment to the concept of affirmative action requires sincere and cooperative efforts throughout all levels of our employment structure. We will continue to strive to reach the goals of fair and equal employment opportunities for all.

University of Nebraska
http://www.nebraska.edu/hr/EmployeePolicyManual.pdf#equal

“or individual characteristics” is a start, but it seems pretty vague to me:

The University of Nebraska makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran’s status or individual characteristics other than qualifications for employment, quality of performance of duties, and conduct related to employment in accord with University policies and rules and applicable law.

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