Addressing Discrimination

Students at SPU

It is the policy of Seattle Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or genetic information in its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations.  The University has different procedures for addressing discrimination and harassment depending on the situation.  

For formal complaints alleging sexual harassment that are subject the rules of 34 CFR 106.45, the University’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process applies.  

For other complaints of discrimination or discriminatory harassment by the University, the University’s Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure generally applies.  

Situations involving discrimination or harassment by one undergraduate student against another generally will be addressed pursuant to the Student Accountability Process. Additional information about SPU nondiscrimination policies and procedures can be found on SPU’s Nondiscrimination & Title IX webpage, and questions about SPU’s nondiscrimination and Title IX policies can be directed to the following individuals:

  • Mr. Terry Winn, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources | Acting Section 504 Coordinator: (206) 281-2678; winnt@spu.edu; on campus – 330 W. Nickerson St.; by mail - Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 302, Seattle, WA 98119.
  • Ms. Cheryl Michaels, Director of Safety and Security | Acting Title IX Coordinator: (206) 281-2678; michac@spu.edu; on campus – 601 West Emerson, Seattle, WA 98119

Last published on 7/10/2023