Notice of Nondiscrimination
Salem Academy and College, in furtherance of its values as an educational institution and in compliance with civil rights laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, *sex, *gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in its programs and activities.
Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the Salem community; are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the Salem community expects and deserves and will not be tolerated. Salem is committed to providing programs, activities, and an education and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Salem is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.
Inquiries concerning discrimination or harassment based on a protected characteristic or status other than sex should be referred to the Director of Human Resources, Orielle Hope, at hr@salem.edu or 336-917-5721 (for employees), Head of School, Kris Porazzi Sorrells, at kris.sorrells@salem.edu or 336-917-5524 (for Academy students), or Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of the College, Gary Daynes, at gary.daynes@salem.edu or 336-721-2617 (for College students).
Inquiries concerning sex discrimination and harassment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Orielle Hope, at titleix@salem.edu or 336-917-5721.
*As an all-girls school, Salem Academy admits only female students as permitted by law. As a women’s college, Salem College admits only female students in its traditional-age undergraduate program as permitted by law. In its continuing education (Fleer Center) and graduate programs, Salem College does not restrict admission on the basis of sex or gender identity/expression.
Inquiries
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: