A. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (commonly called the
Buckley-Pell Amendment), Southwestern Oklahoma State University hereby institutes the
following policies effective November 19, 1974. These policies shall be published annually in
the University newspaper, usually early in the fall semester. In addition, each new beginning
freshman shall obtain a copy of this document at New Student Orientation. Additional copies are
available to any student or interested party, on request, in the Registrar’s Office and the Dean of
Students office.
For More information:
SWOSU FERPA link
SWOSU FERPA Document link
SWOSU Student Handbook link
Office of the Dean of Students
Phone: 580.774.3767 Fax: 580.774.3034 [email protected]
B. Sexual Harassment
Southwestern is committed to providing an education and work environment that is free of
discrimination. Demeaning actions or comments based on an individual’s gender, race, national
origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally-protected characteristic will not be tolerated.
Employees, students or other individuals who feel aggrieved because of conduct that may
constitute sexual harassment should immediately inform the person engaging in such actions
that the conduct is offensive and must stop.
For More information:
SWOSU Student Handbook link
C. Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Compliance Statement
Southwestern Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974,
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and other Federal laws and regulations
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion,
disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes
but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial assistance, and educational service.
Found at: SWOSU Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action link
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Statement from the President of SWOSU on Affirmative Action
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, to the extent required by law, in compliance with Title
VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 or the Readjustment Assistance Act
of 1974, Americans with Disabilities Act amendment Act of 1990, the American with Disability
Act as Amended of 2009, and other federal laws and regulations does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation,
genetic information or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This
includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial assistance, housing and
educational service.
As President of the University, I have appointed David Misak, the Affirmative Action Officer,
the responsibility of developing and monitoring equal opportunity programs. However,
supervisory personnel at every level must share in the responsibility of promoting equal
employment opportunities and diversity efforts of the University.
Equal opportunity must be a part of the fabric of all personnel decisions at SWOSU that allows
the University to fully utilize our human resources and assist in the development of our
employees and students.
President Randy Beutler
August 2013
See more at: http://www.swosu.edu/administration/hr/affirmaction.aspx
SWOSU's Compliance Statement
Southwestern Oklahoma State University, in accordance with all applicable federal and state
laws and regulations, does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion,
national origin, age, gender, qualified disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or
veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, financial aid, housing or services or
educational programs or activities the University operates.
See more at:http://www.swosu.edu/administration/hr/affirm.aspx#sthash.5aXIvbcP.dpuf
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Human Resources Office
[email protected]
SWOSU
Administration Building, Room 101
100 Campus Drive
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone: (580.) 774-3275
Fax: (580.) 774-7110
- See more at: http://www.swosu.edu/administration/hr/affirm.aspx#sthash.5aXIvbcP.dpuf
More Information: Equal Employment Opportunity
Revised: August, 2015
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