Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources

• ADA Policy - Act 103
• Medical Inquiry Form (to be completed by employee)
• Request for Accommodations

Listed below you will find the Northwestern State University Affirmative Action Plan (signed copy in Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources), the Faculty and Staff Handbooks, which both contain University policies regarding discrimination and complaints, and additional resources.

• Faculty Handbook
• Staff Handbook
• NSU Affirmative Action Plan - 2020

• Analysis of Efforts & Profile Chart
• Search & Hire Process Checklist
• Who is an applicant?
• Applicant & Interview Chart
• Acknowledgement Letter - sample
• Interview Items

The following organizational charts provide an overview of the University’s major areas.

• Northwestern State University
• Academic Affairs
• Business Affairs
• Economic Development, Innovation & Outreach
• External Affairs
• Inclusion & Diversity
• The Student Experience
• University Affairs

• Northwestern State University Strategic Plan 2016-2021
• Strategic Plan 2011-2018 - expired

Training Materials

• Title IX Training Materials

Certification

• Veronica Biscoe - Civil Rights Investigator Level One

Sexual Misconduct-Harassment Policy

• Sexual Misconduct - Harassment Policy

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.