In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from discriminating on the basis of sex.
The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance. Any inquiries regarding policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment, including Title IX sexual harassment, as well as the policy prohibiting hazing, should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance identified below. Staff in the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance are available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.
Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209 337 South Cherry Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7751 Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.
Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office 500 W Madison St., Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544 Phone: 312-730-1560 Email: ocr@ed.gov
Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to the ADA/504 Coordinator identified below:
Knox College ADA/504 Coordinator Jennie Hemingway, PhD Interim Vice President for Student Development Old Main 101 2 East South Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7221 Email: jhemingway@knox.edu
Employees requesting accommodations may contact:
Human Resources Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200 368 South Prairie Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-341-7474 Email: hr@knox.edu
Students requesting accommodations may contact:
Director of Disability Support Services Stephanie Grimes Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183 340 South West Street Phone: 309-341-7478 Email: sgrimes@knox.edu
