Notice of Non-Discrimination
WPI is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all students, employees, and applicants. WPI does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, veteran status, in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
This protection applies to all education programs and activities operated by WPI and to all aspects of employment, including applications for admission and for employment. Retaliation for engaging in protected activity is also prohibited.
Inquiries, reports, or complaints regarding discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment or sexual violence, based on conduct that is prohibited under this Notice should be referred to WPI’s Senior Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach (EOO). The Senior Director of EOO also serves as WPI’s Title IX
Coordinator, Title VI Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator.
Email: titleix@wpi.edu or shorton@wpi.edu
Phone Number: (508) 831-6514
Address: Rubin Campus Center
Website: https://www.wpi.edu/offices/equal-opportunity-outreach
For more information on applicable definitions and complaint reporting and resolution procedures, please see Interim Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Policy. Disability and pregnancy-related accommodations can be requested through Office of Accessibility Services (for students) and the Division of Talent & Inclusion (for employees).
As set forth in our policies, individuals may also file complaints with state and federal administrative agencies. These external reporting options include:
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) , John M. McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 601, Boston, MA. 02108.
Phone: 617-994-6000
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), JFK Federal Building, 475 Government Center, Boston, MA. 02203.
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109
Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.