Non-Discrimination Policy

Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.

It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Inquiries or complaints from students or employees concerning the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of any of the above in this statement should be directed to:

Coordinator for Title IX and 504

Daniel Hall, Room 303D
1021 Central Avenue
PO Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535

(706) 778-8500

titleix@piedmont.edu

Students and employees may also submit a complaint of discrimination to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights:

U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

400 Maryland Ave., SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-1328

1-800-421-3481

Email Address: ocr@ed.gov
Web: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Employees may also submit a complaint of discrimination to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Atlanta District Office

100 Alabama Street, SW, Suite 4R30

Atlanta, GA 30303

1-800-669-4000

Email Address: info@eeoc.gov

Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/