Nondiscrimination Statement

M State has an enduring commitment to enhancing Minnesota’s quality of life by developing and fostering understanding and appreciation of a free and diverse society and providing equal opportunity for all its students and employees. M State is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and education.

M State prohibits discrimination and harassment against persons in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in educational programs, services, and activities on the basis of membership or perceived membership in any of the following protected classes: race, sex (including pregnancy, child birth, and related medical conditions), color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, familial status, and membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Protected class also includes genetic information for employees.

Any person who has questions about the application or the compliance of this policy, or would like to make a report/complaint, may contact any of the following individuals through an in-person meeting, phone call, voice message, email, or mailed letter:

Designated officers

For employees

Dacia Johnson, vice president of human resources, 1414 College Way, A520, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, 218.736.1512, email Dacia Johnson (serves all four campuses)

For students

Kara Helmig, director of Title IX and Clery Compliance, 1900 28th Ave S., B160, Moorhead, MN 56560, 218.299.6522, email Kara Helmig (serves all four campuses)

Title IX coordinator

Kara Helmig, director of Title IX and Clery Compliance, 1900 28th Ave S., B160, Moorhead, MN 56560, 218.299.6522, email Kara Helmig (serves all four campuses)    

Deputy Title IX coordinator

Dacia Johnson, vice president of human resources, 1414 College Way, A520, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, 218.736.1512, email Dacia Johnson (serves all four campuses)

ADA/504 coordinator

Ashley Broderick, director of accessibility resources, 1900 28th Ave. S., D124, Moorhead, MN 56560, 218.299.6882, email Ashley Broderick (serves all four campuses)

M State is required by Title IX and the regulations implementing Title IX not to discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and the regulations implementing Title IX may be directed to the Title IX coordinator (noted above), the assistant secretary of civil rights (noted below), or both.

Assistant secretary of civil rights, US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; telephone: 1.800.421.3481; fax: 202.453.6012; TDD: 1.800.877.8339; email: ocr@ed.gov

M State offers programs in the following career and technical education subject areas. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in CTE programs. Admission to these programs is based on admission policies, available at Admission Requirements.