3. Respect for Others

Stanford University is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and facilitation of an environment that fosters this goal. Central to that institutional commitment is the principle of treating each University Community member fairly and with respect, and embracing diversity and inclusion. See Statement from the President and Provost on Advancing Free Speech and Inclusion.

The University prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities for all Community members and applicants regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Where actions are found to have occurred that violate this standard the University will take prompt action to cease the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence and discipline those responsible. Find policies in support of this standard at these locations:

• General Employment Policies
• Faculty Handbook 4.2 Statement on Academic Freedom
• Policy on Sexual Harassment
• Policy on Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationships in the Workplace and Educational Setting
• Policies on Prohibited Sexual Conduct: Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Stalking Relationship Violence, Violation of University Court Directives, Student-on-Student Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
• Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action
• Policy for Protection of Minors
• Protected Identity Harm
• Diversity & Access Office
• Sexual Harassment Policy Office