On Discrimination

The statement that follows was adopted in October 1976 by the Association’s Council. Successive revisions were adopted by the Council in November 1994 and June 1995.


The Association is committed to use its procedures and to take measures, including censure, against colleges and universities practicing illegal or unconstitutional discrimination, or discrimination on a basis not demonstrably related to the job function involved,including, but not limited to, age, sex, disability, race, religion, national origin,marital status, or sexual orientation.