Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy

As a Christian community shaped by grace, truth, and holiness as a way of life, Point Loma Nazarene University is committed to pursue and reflect the diversity and belonging of the kingdom of God portrayed in scripture. We believe that every human being is created in the image of God and that our diverse identities, experiences, and abilities enrich our learning community. Accordingly, Point Loma Nazarene University is committed to providing an educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, harassment, and retaliation for engaging in protected activity.

Point Loma Nazarene University values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the Parties in the resolution process during what is often a difficult time for all involved.

To ensure compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the education program or activity, Point Loma Nazarene University has developed the Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy and Resolution Process to provide for prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of allegations of protected characteristic discrimination, harassment or allegations of retaliation.

Nondiscrimination Statement
Point Loma Nazarene University seeks to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private religious secondary education institutions.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived:

Age (40 years and over in the employment context)
Citizenship status
Color
Creed
Disability (physical or mental)
Domestic violence victim status
Ethnicity
Family responsibilities
Genetic information (including family medical history)
Height
Marital status
National origin (including ancestry)
Personal appearance
Place of business
Political belief or affiliation
Pregnancy or related conditions
Race
Religion
Residence
Sex
Source of income
Veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran, and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran)
Weight
or any other protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or other human/civil rights agency.

Make a Report

Reports of bias, discrimination, and harassment can be reported through any of the following methods*:

Report Online
Send an Email: biasincident@pointloma.edu

PLNU takes reports made through this system seriously. A BIRT team reviewer will contact you within two business days to explain the process, gather any additional information needed, and consider your desired outcome. This reporting system is for all Point Loma Nazarene University community members.

*These reporting tools are for non-emergency incidents only. For emergencies including safety concerns dial 911, then contact the Department of Public Safety at (619) 849-2525

Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Team

The University has appointed the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Team, comprised of the following individual(s), to coordinate the University ’s compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and ordinances:

For discrimination and harassment allegations [including on the basis of sex]:

Director of University Compliance
Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Deputy ADA Coordinator
Point Loma Nazarene University