51ÊÓƵ

For 51ÊÓƵ Awardee Organizations and Those Who Work There

51ÊÓƵ expects all members of the 51ÊÓƵ community to comply with laws, regulations, and policies protecting the rights and safety of individuals working on 51ÊÓƵ-funded projects. Recipients of 51ÊÓƵ funding are required also to comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and regulations, as outlined in the , as a term and condition of award. 51ÊÓƵ also expects awardee organizations to:

• develop and implement policies and practices that foster a harassment-free environment;
• maintain clear, unambiguous professional codes of conduct;
• ensure staff are fully aware and regularly reminded of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and codes of conduct;
• provide an accessible, effective, and easy process to report sexual harassment, and provide protection from retaliation;
• respond promptly to allegations to ensure the immediate safety for all involved, investigate the allegations, and take appropriate sanctions; and
• inform 51ÊÓƵ when senior/key personnel on 51ÊÓƵ awards are removed from their position or are otherwise disciplined by the recipient institution due to concerns about harassment, bullying, retaliation or hostile working conditions. 

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